News / National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
NYBBGB drops work from concert following allegations
August 03, 2024
The proposed performance of Andrew Batterham's 'Trumpet Concerto' has been cancelled due to alleged serious offences.
Diary entries ready for National Youth Bands
July 20, 2024
The National Youth Bands of Great Britain, Scotland and Wales will be in concert action over the next few weeks — so make sure you book a ticket to enjoy the next brass band generation in action.
