News / National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
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4BR Thursday interview with Tommy Tynan
January 15, 2026
We catch up with Black Dyke Band's Tommy Tynan as he prepares to take up the baton as a finalist in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition this weekend in Tidworth.
4BR Monday interview with Ammal Bhatia
January 12, 2026
We talk to 26-year-old Ammal Bhatia, a Leverhulme Scholar completing his Masters in Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland who will compete in the NYBBGB Conductor Competition in Tidworth on the weekend.
4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield
January 09, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.
4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong
January 06, 2026
We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.
NYBBGB Conductor finalists announced
December 05, 2025
The quartet of conductors looking to claim the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductors' Competition title have been confirmed.
NYBBGB Conducting Final to showcase exceptional entrants
November 22, 2025
The final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain bi-annual Young Conductors' Competition is set to be to feature a quartet of outstanding talent.
Last call for NYBBGB Conducting Competition
October 31, 2025
The last bar is closing for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition — as 1st November looms for entries.
Closing date on horizon for NYBBGB Conducting Competition
October 22, 2025
Entrants need to be quick to beat the closing date for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition of 1st November.
Major artistic boost for NYBBGB
October 03, 2025
A new work celebrating the life and legacy of one of the UKs acclaimed performers will be written by composer Andrea Price — as the National Youth Band announces partnership with The Victoria Wood Foundation.
NYBBGB launches 2025 Conductor Competition
September 23, 2025
There is an unique opportunity for young conductors to work and conduct the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Bursary award boosts Banner's baton work
September 22, 2025
The support of a bursary award funded by the Gloucestershire Brass Band Association has helped a talented percussionist enjoy their NYBBGB experience even more.
NYBBGB concert reprise this Friday
September 18, 2025
You can sit back and enjoy a repeat of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Summer Concert this Friday evening.
Harper and Brabbins spearhead new era at NYBBGB
September 12, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain heralds a new era of artistic leadership and outlook from Philip Harper and Martyn Brabbins.
National Youth Band encore in London
August 11, 2025
The NYBBGB Ambassador Band will head to the heart of London to this weekend to provide even more brass band entertainment to new audiences.
National Youth Band to explore jazzy enclosures
August 08, 2025
Will Everitt's explorations on a small jazz enclosure will bring a different feel to the music provided by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in London this weekend.
Welsh landscape in centre of London
August 07, 2025
A musical taste of 'Betws-y-Coed' by young composer Nina Martin will be premiered by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend at the Royal College of Music.
Nocturnal Dances on youthful show in heart of London
August 06, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase the trio of Young Composer Competition winners at the Royal College of Music this weekend.
Talent showcase at NYBBGB Course
August 05, 2025
Eight talented performers battled it out to be crowned Harry Mortimer Solo Award winner.
Principal roles taken for National Youth Band course
August 04, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has started its Summer Course in Northamptonshire with a sold out conclusion in London.
Triomphale world premiere at National Children's Band concert
July 31, 2025
14 year old Easher Austin's 'Marche Triomphale' is to be given its world premiere by the National Children's Band of Great Britain on Friday — with a few tickets left to hear it.
Principal leads at NYBBGB Children's Band
July 28, 2025
Young leaders get ready for a busy week of music making and concert finale.
National Youth Band sells out in London
July 25, 2025
Its returns only if you wish to enjoy the NYBBGB in London next month with tickets going fast for the Childrens' Band too.
National Youth Ambassadors inspire Bradford youngsters
July 15, 2025
The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble has played their part in celebrating all things brass in Bradford.
Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London
July 09, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.
Next generation to provide last chord to Radio 3 series
June 27, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be featured as part of the final episode of Radio 3's 'Brass Banding with Hannah Peel'.
