Exciting line-up of youth musical talent at Brass in Concert

Seven of the very best youth bands in the country will take to the stage to showcase their entertainment talents at the second Youth Brass in Concert Championship later this year.

The spotlight will be on the brilliant youthful talent on Saturday afternoon at Brass in Concert

Friday, 07 June 2019

The Brass in Concert Championship has revealed the full line-up of competing bands for its second Youth Brass in Concert Championship.

The contest was a huge success last year, adding an extra dimension to the festival weekend, and with a line-up that includes the defending champion and current European Development Section holders Wardle Academy Youth, alongside some of the very best youth ensembles in the country, it promises to be another great event.

Wonderful afternoon

The contest takes place on Saturday 16th November, and will provide a wonderful afternoon of entertainment before the eagerly anticipated evening Gala Concert which will feature Brighouse & Rastrick with euphonium virtuoso David Childs.

Competing bands:

Elland Silver Youth
Houghton Area Youth
Lions Youth
Macclesfield Youth
Rochdale Borough Youth
Wardle Academy Youth
Youth Brass 2000

Unmissable

BiC Chairman John Woods told 4BR: "Saturday is now also becoming unmissable for all fans of brass music and we are pleased to present the second Youth Brass in Concert Championship, at Sage One during the afternoon.

The Taster sessions and Workshops will also continue, while Brighouse & Rastrick and David Childs will provide the entertainment at the World of Brass in Concert event in the evening (7.30pm)."

Saturday is now also becoming unmissable for all fans of brass music and we are pleased to present the second Youth Brass in Concert Championship, at Sage One during the afternoonBiC, Chairman, John Woods.

Opportunity

John confirmed that the youth bands will perform 20 minute programmes in competing for a first prize of £1,000 with the runner-up gaining £500 and all other bands £250, whilst the ethos of the event is to promote experience, opportunity, inclusion and education."

Further announcements regarding the adjudicators and draws will be made very soon.

Tickets:

Tickets for Youth Brass in Concert on Saturday 16th November are available from Sage Gateshead
Ticket Office on 0191 443 4661 or online at www.sagegateshead.com
Youth Entertainment Championships — priced £12 and £6 (concessions)
World of Brass in Concert featuring Brighouse & Rastrick and David Childs — £27, £18 and £10
Brass in Concert Championship (Sunday 17th November) — £33, £25 and £15.

Booking fees will apply.

(image: Lorne Campbell)

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