*
banner

Tickets available for BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award Final

If you want to get along and enjoy a fantastic showcase of youthful playing talent, then free tickets for the BBC Final are now available.

BBC Young Brass
 

Tickets are now available for the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award Final, which will be broadcast live from the Royal Northern College of Music on Friday 27th March starting at 8.00pm.

Presented

Presented by Ken Bruce and Frank Renton, who will also be conducting all the music, the final will feature the talents of Adam Bokaris (Euphonium), David Gillson (cornet), Grant Jameson (Euphonium) and Benjamin Goldscheider (French horn), who will be accompanied by Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

Grimethorpe

As the judges John Wallace, Stephen Roberts and Steve Sidwell make their decision, Grimethorpe will give a concert featuring the music of John Williams, including his theme for ‘Born on the 4th of July’, which will feature the 2014 competition winner, trumpeter, Matilda Lloyd.

the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award Final, which will be broadcast live from the Royal Northern College of Music on Friday 27th March starting at 8.00pm4BR

Ticket details

All the details of the Final and how to get free tickets are at bbc.co.uk/youngbrassaward

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Mike Kilroy

Kilroy steps back from BBE role to follow health treatment

September 7 • Mike Kilroy will take a temporary step down as Chairperson of Brass Bands England to undergo treatment for prostate cancer.


Music of the Spheres

Check out the Spheres before Symphony Hall

September 7 • The countdown to the British Open sees the competing bands previewing their final preparations on 'Music of the Spheres' — so why not pop along and see how they are getting on.


Money

British Open Countdown: T minus 5

September 7 • Glory and cash. One is priceless, the other pays the bills... but how much are they worth?


Murray Greig

Greig's to deliver in Leicester for free

September 7 • There is a free day of brass for young players to enjoy under the expert tuition of Murray Grieg this weekend — so make sure you sign up to enjoy.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd