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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.
National Youth Ambassadors set to inspire next generation
July 04, 2024
Over 3,000 children will be inspired by the Ambassador Ensemble of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain on their forthcoming education tour to Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
King and Fountain to lead on NYBBGB Summer concert
April 28, 2024
Prof David King and James Fountain will provide the inspirational leads for young players from both the UK and Switzerland at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course and concert.
National Youth Band concert broadcast to be aired
April 27, 2024
You will now be able to enjoy the memorable Easter Course concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
National Youth Concerto Grosso performance set for Radio 3 broadcast
April 21, 2024
The critically acclaimed performance of the Gavin Higgins' 'storming showpiece' by the National Youth Orchestra and National Youth Band can be heard on Radio 3 this week and beyond.
National Youth Band comes of collaborative age in London
April 15, 2024
The musical collaboration between the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the National Youth Orchestra makes a huge artistic impression in the heart of London.
NYBBGB ready for double Concerto performance
April 12, 2024
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to Liverpool and London this weekend to perform Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' with their National Youth Orchestra counterparts.
Geoffrey Brand tribute marked by National Youth Brass Band and friends
April 07, 2024
Players young and old paid tribute to the great Geoffrey Brand at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Concert in Cardiff on the weekend.
New horizons for National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland
April 03, 2024
Young players from each country will enjoy new musical experiences thanks to partnership agreement supported by Besson.
Easter principals stand National Youth Band in good stead
March 31, 2024
The talented young performers on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course have been working hard ahead of a busy concert schedule.
Open Day invitation from National Youth Band
March 29, 2024
If you want to find out more about being part of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain then head to Taunton on Friday 5th April — and its free.
Concerto Grosso collaboration for National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra
February 24, 2024
Performances of Gavin Higgins' epic work will be given in Liverpool and London in April as ensembles prepare to showcase major works.
National Youth Band to bring musical focus on Fragile Earth
February 03, 2024
A major new commission from Sir Karl Jenkins will be given its world premiere by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in April in Cardiff.
Parkhill shines to claim National Youth Band Conducting title
January 17, 2024
Joshua Parkhill has won the 2023 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conducting Competition.
Concerto focus ahead for Higgins
January 14, 2024
The world premiere of his new French Horn work heralds an exciting Concerto period for composer Gavin Higgins.
Conducting finalists ready for Army led test
January 12, 2024
Four talented young conductors will head to Tidworth tomorrow for the final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductor Competition hosted by British Army Music.
Ambassador addition to National Youth Brass Band set-up
December 13, 2023
A new Ambassador Band has been created to add to the elite music making performance experiences of members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
Quartet of finalists announced for NYBBGB Young Conductor Competition
November 22, 2023
Andreas Ashikkis, Felicity Cliffe, Joshua Parkhill and Craig Sanders will compete for the 2023 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductor Prize.
National Youth Band of Great Britain to pay musical homage to Brand
November 08, 2023
The legacy and influence of Geoffrey Brand will be marked next year in a special concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.
National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain launches Conducting Competition
September 25, 2023
NYBBGB Conducting Competition offers opportunity to work with the talented youngsters and be mentored by Prof David King.
Interview with Thomas Fountain
August 13, 2023
We catch up with the newly appointed Principal Trumpet of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra — the latest in a distinguished line of young brass band players making their mark in the professional ranks.
