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PPP focus at Youth Fest

It will be a great day of relaxed participation, performance and progression at the BBE Youth Fest in North Finchley next month.

 

The next generation of brass band musicians will be supported in their endeavours this summer at Brass Band England's Youth Fest 2025.

Tickets are now on sale for the second edition of the non-competitive event which brings a combination of entertainment and musical inclusivity, performed by passionate young players from community organisations across the country.

Relaxed focus

Youth Fest 2025 takes place on Friday 4th July at artsdepot in North Finchley, London.

With a focus on participation, performance and progression, the day offers a relaxed environment where bands can shine without the pressure of judging.

Taking part

Audiences are invited to enjoy the showcase of youth talent across six bands, with two 45-minute performance sessions open to the public:

Session One: (11:00am — 12:00pm)

Gospel Oak Primary School (London)
Haberdashers Elstree Prep Schools (Elstree)
Camden Youth Brass (London)

Session Two: (3:15pm — 4:15pm)

Harting CE Primary School (West Sussex)
Barnet Education Arts Trust — Training Brass Band (London)
Barnet Youth Brass Band (London)
St Albans City Youth Band

Each session will be preceded by a mass workshop for the players led by BBE's Brass Foundations team4BR

Mass workshop

Each session will be preceded by a mass workshop for the players led by BBE's Brass Foundations team.

Youth Fest tickets are just £5 per public session (under 18s go free) making it a great value day out for families, teachers and local music fans.

Tickets:

Tickets: https://www.artsdepot.co.uk/event/brass-bands-england-youth-fest/

2024 Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiQc3XX2vS8

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