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NYBBGB

Quartet of youthful premieres to be showcased by NYBBGB

June 12, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase four world premieres as part of its Sumer Course Concert in London.


Besson Horizons

New Horizons Exchange links UK and Swiss youth again

June 06, 2025
The Besson Horizon programme will once again see youngsters from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland enjoy reciprocal musical trips.


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Thornton and Barton set to inspire Childrens Band

June 04, 2025
Dr David Thornton and guest soloist Lewis Barton will lead the musical attractions at the NYBBGB Childrens' Band Summer Concert in August.


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NYBBGB Tidworth Concert now on YouTube

May 30, 2025
The impressive concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and featuring Isobel Daws can now by enjoyed time and time again.


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National Youth Band sells out in Halifax

April 25, 2025
The National Youth Band of Great Britain will be joined by the British Army Brass Band for a sell out concert in Halifax this weekend.


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National Youth Band attraction close to sell out

April 15, 2025
If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in concert this weekend you had better be quick.


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National Youth principals lead the way to Tidworth

April 13, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is working hard towards its Easter Course Concert this coming weekend.


Composers

Talented young trio claim NYBBGB Composer Competition awards

April 09, 2025
The new works for the medium by Samuel Thackray, Nina Martin and Will Everitt will be performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain later this year.


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National Youth Band contribution honoured by King Charles III

April 05, 2025
The National Youth Band of Great Britain and fellow brass band representatives were honoured by King Charles III at a special reception at Windsor Castle this week.


National Youth Band

Closing date for major National Youth Band role

March 07, 2025
The closing date for applications to become the future Director of Artistic Planning of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is today.


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National Youth Band launches Take A Seat fund raising scheme

February 27, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is launching a new fund raising campaign to help boost opportunities for young musicians.


Santa Walk

Shirland's Santa cheer

December 30, 2024
Five talented young players enjoyed finding a National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain invitation in their Xmas stockings this year.


Higgins

Concerto Grosso gains top 10 critical acclaim

December 22, 2024
One of the most respected classical music critics in the UK has nominated the twin National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra performances of Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso' in the Top-10 highlights of 2024.


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National Youth Band Composer Competition closing date looms

December 12, 2024
Composers have until the 31st December to send in their entries for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Composer Competition.


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57 new faces on the NYBBGB courses in 2025

December 06, 2024
There will be host of new smiling faces ready to make music on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain courses next year following their successful auditions.


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Hillson support for NYBBGB Bursary scheme

November 08, 2024
Former player Richard Hillson has persuaded friends and family to help support his musical fund raising for the NYBBGB Bursary scheme


composer

National Youth Band launches flagship Composer Competition

October 18, 2024
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is searching for the next generation of talented young composers


Nethan

Rising baritone star gains Cornish Baching

October 09, 2024
12 year old baritone player Neythen Powell-Jones has gained scholarship backing from the East Cornwall Bach Choir.


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Blackburn feedback for NYBBGB

August 21, 2024
If you went to the recent concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in Blackburn then please consider filling in a short survey to tell Arts Council England all about it.


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NYBBGB Ambassadors head to heart of London

August 16, 2024
The Ambassador Band of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be giving a free concert in ear shot of Trafalgar Square on Saturday afternoon.


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National Youth Band launches young composer competition

August 16, 2024
The second Young Composer Competition has been launched by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Joshua Parkhill

Parkhill transformed by King experience

August 15, 2024
Joshua Parkhill has described his recent association with Prof David King and the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as transformational.


King and Fountain

King and Fountain bring antipodean flavour to Blackburn with NYBBGB

August 10, 2024
Prof David King and James Fountain will lead a National Youth Band programme packed with Australian and New Zealand musical colours to Blackburn Cathedral later today.


nATIONAL yOUTH

Antipodean inspiration leads principals on National Youth course

August 07, 2024
The young stars of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are preparing works with a southern hemisphere inspiration for their end of course concert under Prof David King.


Lewis Barton

Barton claims Harry Mortimer Award

August 06, 2024
Lewis Barton has won the prestigious Harry Mortimer Solo Competition, held at this year's NYBBGB Course.




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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