4BR Thursday interview with Les Neish

We speak to the Besson artist as he prepares to take the baton for the first rehearsal meeting of the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland.

Les Neish talks about the creation and immediate future for the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland

Thursday, 19 February 2026

4BR talks to Les Neish as he prepares to take the baton for the first rehearsal of the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland.

Long held ambition

It will mark the next step in fulfilling a long held ambition of a number of people in the banding community to create a national youth band that embraces the musical talent throughout the island of Ireland.

Les talks about the amazing work that has been undertaken for 45 players aged between 13 and 23 to meet up to enjoy expert tuition and start rehearsing for an inaugural concert to be held on Saturday, 21st March at the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, where the guest soloist will be Chris Robertson, the euphonium star of Brighouse & Rastrick Band.

To enjoy:

https://soundcloud.com/iwanfox/4br-thursday-interview-with

Tickets:

Tickets for the event can be purchased at:
https://struleartscentre.co.uk/

Saturday, 21st March
7.30pm
Strule Arts Centre, Omagh

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