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YB2000

Youth Brass 2000 spotlight at National Final

July 24, 2025
The pre-results entertainment at this year's Royal Albert Hall National Final will be provided by Youth Brass 2000 and friends.


Youth Brass 2000

Workshop boosts for Youth Brass 2000 contest preparation

March 01, 2024
The young players of Youth Brass 2000 will benefit from extra workshop tuition ahead of their contest appearances in Cheltenham and Palanga.


Elise Hale

Young brass band reporter claims BBC Award

June 21, 2023
16 year old Elise Hale will have the opportunity to share her passion for 'Brassing Around' with a national BBC audience.


Youth Brass 2000

La Dolce Vita...

August 25, 2022
Youth Brass 2000 enjoy the good life on tour in Italy....


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Youth Brass 2000 looks towards the future

May 11, 2022
One of the leading youth bands in the UK continues to look to inspire future generations of youngsters.


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2021 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year

December 25, 2021
The superb Youth Brass 2000 add yet another accolade to their roll of honour as they become the 2021 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year.


Sage Gateshead

Report & Result: 2021 Youth Brass in Concert

November 20, 2021
Youth Brass 2000 takes the spoils in the Youth contest at Sage Gateshead as there's smiles everywhere as performers thrive performing live again


Gary Fountain

Fountain of Youth

September 14, 2021
The hugely respected Gary Fountain becomes the Resident Conductor of the multi-award winning Youth Brass 2000 Band.


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Staycation success for Youth Brass 2000

August 16, 2021
A great mini tour to London saw Youth Brass 2000 entertain the crowds under the baton of MD, Chris Jeans.


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Youth Brass 2000 return to live performance

June 24, 2021
The title winning youth band has combined hard work and an innovative approach to ensure safety and enjoyment for their players on their performance return.


Cathy Fountain

Fountain of inspiration takes final bow

June 11, 2021
Cathy Fountain has stepped down from her role as Resident Musical Director of Youth Brass 2000.


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Higher education link for Youth Brass 2000

December 09, 2020
The award winning Youth Brass 2000 Band is to become the first Youth Band in Residence at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.


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Geneva to help English Youth in Palanga

February 12, 2020
The Geneva Group will help Youth Brass 2000 in their European title assault with a duo of tubas


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Interview with Youth Brass 2000

April 02, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Chris Jeans of the 2019 National Youth Champions of Great Britain, Youth Brass 2000.


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Youth Brass 2000 takes military steps towards Montreux

February 02, 2019
The defending Premier Section European Youth Champion is taking more steps in the direction of Montreux.


Matt Gee

Alumni return to inspire Youth Brass 2000 to future success

November 10, 2018
Former principal players of Youth Brass 2000 have returned this weekend to help inspire the current line-up to further success.


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Youth Brass 2000 enjoys ambassadorial role to City of Culture

July 09, 2018
Youth Brass 2000 certainly enjoyed their trip to Leeuwarden — the 2018 European City of Culture


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Youth Brass 3000 plus take City of Culture by storm

July 01, 2018
Over 3000 people packed into the main square of the European City of Culture to hear Youth Brass 2000 perform this week


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Youth Brass 2000 gains percussive support

June 05, 2018
The newly crowned European Youth Champion will gain support from Centre Stage Percussion over the next three years.


Utrecht

Report & Result: 2018 European Youth Championships: Premier Section

May 06, 2018
Youth Brass 2000 finally adds the European title to their amazing list of contest achievements — with the desire for more to be added in the future.


Warwick Arts Centre

Report & Result: 2018 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Championship Section

April 22, 2018
Youth Brass 2000 retains its Championship Section title in Warwickshire with a polished win to head to Utrecht full of confidence.


Salford University

Report & Results: 2017 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Championship Section

April 02, 2017
Youth Brass 2000 claims a fourth consecutive National title to book their place in Utrecht in 2018.


Chris Jeans Youth Brass 2000

2017 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment details announced

February 02, 2017
The list of the competing bands who will take part at next weekend's 2017 Action Medical Youth Research Entertainment Championships of Great Britain has been announced.


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Results: 2016 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Championships

February 14, 2016
Youth Brass 2000 claim another 2016 title as Wigan Youth Zone takes Junior Ensemble honours in Blackpool.


Thomas Fountain

Geneva congratulates Fountain success

April 16, 2014
Thomas Fountain has been winning awards on his Geneva instrument.




Podcat

4BR Podcast: Are you not entertained?

November 10 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look at the wider questions surrounding brass band entertainment — and you can have your opinion heard...


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert previews on offer

November 10 • Some of the bands will be providing a sneak preview of their entertainment programmes ahead of their trips to Gateshead.


Marc Reift

Editions Marc Reift publishes 100,000th title

November 10 • Music publishers Editions Marc Reift has just reached a remarkable milestone.


Brass in Concert

VIP tickets up for grabs at Brass in Concert

November 10 • There is a chance to get two of the very best seats in the house and enjoy a VIP experience at Brass in Concert by helping a fantastic cause — but you need to be generous and quick...


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Christmas Magic and More

Sunday 13 December • Rugby Theatre, Henry Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2QA


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.


Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).


Hade Edge Band

November 5 • Hade Edge Band are looking to recruit Front Row Cornets, position negotiable to complete our line up for next years Area contest. The band rehearse on Tuesday & Thursday at 7.45pm till 9.45pm in our fantastic purpose built bandroom.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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