Details have been announced of the Radio 2 Young Brass Award 2018.

The award is the network's nationwide search for emerging young brass musicians, and provides performers with the chance to progress their future musical ambitions, as well as giving an opportunity to showcase their talents.

The competition is open to brass players from the ages of 16 to 21 who must be resident in the UK.

Profile

Al Booth, Specialist Music Editor, Radio 2, told 4BR: "Brass band music is such an important part of UK culture and Radio 2 is proud to support the next generation of musicians from the banding world.

Over the years we have seen some tremendously talented young people come through this competition, and the profile of the awards have gone from strength to strength because of this.

It's so rewarding to see that a love of brass band music is still thriving amongst our young musicians, and continues to remain a truly cross generational genre."

Eight semi-finalists

Based on the initial entries, eight successful semi-finalists will be invited to record up to 10 minutes of music of their own choice with Foden's Band at the BBC Studios in Salford on Saturday 10th February.

The judges will select four players to go through to the final, which will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2 from the Royal Northern College of Music Manchester on Friday 20th April.

Winner's performance

The winner will get the chance to perform on Radio 2's 'Listen to the Band' programme, broadcast every Tuesday night at 11.30 — midnight, and will also secure a broadcast performance with an established group.

Details

For details on how to enter, go to the Radio 2 Home page:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3nGVd1px9sjBF0fnwcXD7Sc/radio-2s-young-brass-award-2018

People can also contact competition by e-mail with any queries at: youngbrassaward@bbc.co.uk

The judges will select four players to go through to the final, which will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2 from the Royal Northern College of Music Manchester on Friday 20th AprilBBC Radio2

Previous winners

Previous winners include trumpet player Matilda Lloyd, who subsequently appeared at the BBC Proms; Ross Knight, who attended the The Karajan Academy in Berlin and performed with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra before becoming the Principal Tuba with Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in Geneva, and Daniel Thomas who now plays with Black Dyke Band.

Deadline

The deadline for entries is 23.59pm on Thursday 30th November 2017.