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Nielsen

Thomas Nielsen becomes new LPO co-principal trumpet

April 12, 2023
Former National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain principal cornet player becomes co-principal trumpet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.


Marines

Royal Marines, National Youth Band and a dog called Bongo ready for Brum

April 12, 2023
There will another great chance to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend in Birmingham — with some great partnership attractions.


NYBBGB2023

Principals on show at Stoller Hall

April 08, 2023
The principal players and their talented colleagues of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be on show at Stoller Hall later today — with a second helping in Brum next week.


NYBBGB

Suited and booted for sold out action...

April 06, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has already sold out in Manchester — but you can hear them again in Birmingham later this month — along with a dog called Bongo!


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Victorian past inspires National Youth players

April 05, 2023
A visit by the Queen Victoria's Brass Consort has given the young players on this year's Easter Course a remarkable experience of brass banding's past.


NYBBGB

Easter treats in store for National Youth Band players

April 03, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is currently busy rehearsing at Repton School ahead of an exciting concert appearance at Stoller Hall in Manchester this weekend.


NYBBGB

Stars gather to support National Youth Brass Band music making

March 16, 2023
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Alumni Reunion Band and Brett Baker's Alumni All Star Sextet will provide a great musical aperitif for the NYBBGB's Easter concert in Manchester.


Daniel Hall

Monarch tribute claims Composer Award for Hall

February 22, 2023
A work that pays tribute to the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II claims the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Composer Competition accolade for Daniel Hall.


Composers

Composer appeal for National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain competition

January 30, 2023
The chancel of writing for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has seen works from all corners of the globe battle for a finalist place.


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Thrilling response to National Youth Band Composer Competition

January 04, 2023
28 entries from across the globe hope to claim the first prize and performances opportunities for their work if they win the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Composer Competition.


Speaial Award

2022 4BR Special Award

December 26, 2022
This year's 4BR Special Award goes to the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain — an organisation that in its 70th year has completely rejuvenated itself to prepare for future challenges and opportunities.


NYBBGB

National Youth Band launches Brass Building Blocks initiative

December 19, 2022
A partnership between the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the Royal Marines Band Service aims to help young players develop their skills for free.


Give it a bash

Celebration presents for talented youngsters...

December 06, 2022
The National Youth and National Childrens' Band of Great Britain has just sent out 63 fantastic early Christmas presents.


Thumns up

New status boost for National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

November 17, 2022
The outstanding work of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has been recognised with National Youth Music Organisation status from Arts Council England.


NYBBGB

National Youth Band delight at funding stream award

November 04, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will continue to gain significant funding support for its work over the next three years following the latest Arts Council England announcement.


Raeady

National Youth Band to entertain at Royal Albert Hall

October 14, 2022
Martyn Brabbins will lead the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


Jordan Ashman

Jordan Ashman wins BBC Young Musician 2022 title

October 10, 2022
The superb 18 year old percussionist claims the prestigious BBC title with an extraordinary concerto performance


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National Youth Band ensemble provides Gramophone Awards fanfare

October 06, 2022
Members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain provided part of the entertainment for the prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Awards.


Percussion finalits

Jordan Ashman wins BBC Young Musician 2022 Percussion Final

October 05, 2022
The 18 year old National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and Youth Brass 2000 player claims goes forward to the concerto final after reducing the jury to tears of emotional joy.


NYBBGB

Still time to audition for National Youth Bands

September 22, 2022
You still have the opportunity to audition for the National Youth and National Childrens' Bands of Great Britain via the RNCM in Manchester.


Hyperlink

Hyperlink premiere recorded by National Youth Brass Band

September 05, 2022
The world premiere performance of Peter Graham's 'Hyperlink' test-piece can now be enjoyed.


Score

National Youth removes lower limit for Composition Competition

August 19, 2022
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as removed the lower age limit for entrants to its Composition Competition.


NYBBGB

National Youth band opens composition competition

August 11, 2022
The NYBBGB has launched its Composition Competition with the winning entry being performed on the 2023 Summer Course.


Mallinson and Ashman

Interview with Phoebe Mallinson and Jordan Ashman

August 06, 2022
We catch up with two of the young stars of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as they prepare to perform with the band at its 70th anniversary concert in London this evening.


Martyn Brabbins

Interview with Martyn Brabbins

August 05, 2022
4BR catches up with the Music Director of English National Opera as he prepares to lead the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain on their 70th anniversary concert in London this weekend.




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.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


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.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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