*
banner

Tickets available for BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award Final

If you want to get along and enjoy a fantastic showcase of youthful playing talent, then free tickets for the BBC Final are now available.

BBC Young Brass
 

Tickets are now available for the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award Final, which will be broadcast live from the Royal Northern College of Music on Friday 27th March starting at 8.00pm.

Presented

Presented by Ken Bruce and Frank Renton, who will also be conducting all the music, the final will feature the talents of Adam Bokaris (Euphonium), David Gillson (cornet), Grant Jameson (Euphonium) and Benjamin Goldscheider (French horn), who will be accompanied by Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

Grimethorpe

As the judges John Wallace, Stephen Roberts and Steve Sidwell make their decision, Grimethorpe will give a concert featuring the music of John Williams, including his theme for ‘Born on the 4th of July’, which will feature the 2014 competition winner, trumpeter, Matilda Lloyd.

the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award Final, which will be broadcast live from the Royal Northern College of Music on Friday 27th March starting at 8.00pm4BR

Ticket details

All the details of the Final and how to get free tickets are at bbc.co.uk/youngbrassaward

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Lawson

Lawson treasures Shepherd award

October 7 • Cory principal cornet player Kyle Lawson has spoken of his pride in being the first recipient of the James Shepherd Memorial Award at this year's National Final.


Thornton

Albert Hall awards for Thornton and Raisbeck

October 7 • Dr David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck were presented with their Iles and Mortimer Medals on stage at the National Final.


4br

4BR Royal Albert Hall podcast

October 7 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall.


Menai Bridge

Green credentials rewarded for Menai Bridge

October 7 • Menai Bridge Band Porthaethwy has won Making Music's 'Green Award'.


Regent Hall Concerts - Parlour Brass

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Epping Forest Band

October 8 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Bedford Town Band

October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd