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Sam Thackray

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.


Angus

Talent showcase at NYBBGB Course

August 05, 2025
Eight talented performers battled it out to be crowned Harry Mortimer Solo Award winner.


NYBBGB principals

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.


Easher Austin

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.


Childrens Band

Principal leads at NYBBGB Children's Band

July 28, 2025
Young leaders get ready for a busy week of music making and concert finale.


Sold Out

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.


Ambassord

National Youth Ambassadors inspire Bradford youngsters

July 15, 2025
The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble has played their part in celebrating all things brass in Bradford.


nybbgb

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.


NYBBGB

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'.


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.


nybbgb

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

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.


NYBBGB

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.


NYBBGB

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.


NYBBGB

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.


wINDSOR

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.


nybbgb

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.


NYBBGB

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.


nybbgb

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.


Richard hILLSON

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




Sam Thackray

Nocturnal Dances on youthful show in heart of London

August 6 • 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.


Albert Hall

Albert Hall qualification reversed

August 6 • The top four bands at this year's Championship Section National Final will gain an automatic invitation to the 2026 contest.


mANGER

King leads conducting trio at Manger

August 5 • Prof David King, Magnus Brandseth and Tormod Flaten will mastermind the musical challenges of the Norwegian National Champion.


Angus

Talent showcase at NYBBGB Course

August 5 • Eight talented performers battled it out to be crowned Harry Mortimer Solo Award winner.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Elland Silver Band

August 5 • Are seeking a SOLO CORNET player and a 3rd CORNET player to complete our line up for our exciting autumn / winter season of concerts & contests. Rehearsals are Monday & Thursday evenings 8 -10pm at our bandroom in Elland HX5 9AZ.


wantage silver band

August 5 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have a vacancy for a BASS PLAYER, Eb or Bb. The band are ideally looking for an experienced player but are committed to giving younger players opportunities. There are always openings to teach and conduct at WSB too.


Petworth Town Band

August 4 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome new players to join us and our happy band of players.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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