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NYBBW

Welsh Youth ready to shine on tour

August 21, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be heard on tour in Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport over the next three days.


nybbw

Welsh Youth reach out to nation on tour

June 20, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will head to Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Newport this year under the baton of Paul Holland.


Wales

Welsh Youth ready for concert tour trio

July 26, 2024
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales kicks off its mini tour of the nation in Bangor this evening.


NYAW

New partnership announced to help boost next generation of Welsh music makers

July 26, 2024
A new initiative between National Youth Arts Wales and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music aims to inspire a new generation of musicians.


NYBBW

Double Dutch for Welsh youth

July 03, 2024
A double sized National Youth Brass Band of Wales will be led by Dutch conductor Erik Janssen on its Summer course and concerts this year.


wales

Audition dates for National Youth Brass Band of Wales

September 27, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales is looking for the latest cohort of players to audition for its 2024 course.


Evan Dawson

New Chief Executive at National Youth Arts Wales

August 10, 2023
Evan Dawson becomes the new CEO of the charity that overseas the stable of youth arts organisations in Wales — including its National Youth Brass Band.


National Youth band of WALES

Holland enjoys quality work with Welsh youth

August 01, 2023
Conductor Paul Holland enjoyed his recent tenure at the helm of the National Youth Brass Band of Wales.


NYBBWALES

Welsh Youth ready for concert trio

July 28, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales will head North, West and South this weekend to give their trio of concert performances.


NYBBWALES

National Youth Band of Wales set for three peaks challenge

July 06, 2023
Paul Holland will lead the youngsters of the National Youth Band of Wales on demanding repertoire on their annual course and trio of concerts — including Eric Ball's classic 'High Peak'.


Paul Holland

Holland to lead Welsh youth

June 13, 2023
Flowers MD Paul Holland will lead the National Youth Brass Band of Wales on its Summer course and concerts.


NYBBW

40 years of Welsh brass banding youth celebrated in Cardiff

October 23, 2022
The 40th anniversary of the National Youth Brass Band of Wales was celebrated with a special concert in the Welsh capital.


NYBBW

Welsh youth look forward to 40th anniversary concert

October 21, 2022
40 years of the National Youth Brass Band of Wales will be celebrated in Cardiff on Saturday evening.


nybbw

Welsh retain youthful musical spirit for 40th anniversary

October 11, 2022
There is plenty of talent and great music on show as the National Youth Brass Band of Wales alumni join forces for anniversary concert.


NYBBW

National Youth Band of Wales opens audition doors

October 07, 2022
If you want to be a part of the 2023 course under the baton of Philip Harper then the application process is now open.


NYBBWALES

Welsh youth to reunite for 40th anniversary

September 25, 2022
The 40th anniversary of the National Youth Band of Wales will be marked by a special celebratory concert next month.


Harper

Welsh youth ready to shine in distant parts

August 04, 2022
Philip Harper will lead the National Youth Brass Band of Wales alongside special guest soloist Isobel Daws in a trip of concerts covering all corners of the country.


Harper

Interview with Philip Harper

July 24, 2022
We catch up with the Cory MD as he prepares to take the reins at the National Youth Brass Band of Wales, as well as heading on his own travels to Sweden and with Cory to South Korea.


National YBB Wales

Harper to point Welsh youth in musical direction

July 04, 2022
Philip Harper will lead the National Youth Brass Band of Wales in concerts in Bangor, Fishguard and Cardiff this August.


WELSH fLAG

Welsh reunion makes progress

July 01, 2022
Plans for a special National Youth Brass Band of Wales Reunion concert continues to steam ahead.


Wales

Welsh youth looks to celebrate 40th birthday

May 26, 2022
It is hoped that the 40th anniversary of the formation of the National Youth Brass Band of Wales can be marked by a special concert event later this year.


NYBBWALES

Call goes out for Welsh youth

October 07, 2021
Auditions for the National Youth Band of Wales will take place early next year.


Cross

Death of David Mabey

May 24, 2021
The death has been announced of former National Youth Band of Wales Chairman and Treasurer, David Mabey.


nybbw

National Youth applications for Wales

October 11, 2019
If you want to be a part of the National Youth Brass Band or National Youth Orchestra of Wales, then you need to be quick about applying.


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Welsh youth ready for weekend showcase

July 25, 2019
The National Youth Brass Band of Wales is putting the final elemental touches to this weekend's concert programmes under MD Philip Harper.




British Open

Fewer than 30 stall seats left for British Open

September 4 • You will need to be quick to get a downstairs seat in the stalls for the British Open — but you can still bag a bargain discount for the Grand Tier to enjoy 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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