The closing date for bands and ensembles wishing to participate at the 2020 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain is fast approaching.
The event will take place on Saturday 28th March at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham, five miles from Sheffield City Centre, where around 1,300 children are expected to enjoy taking part in a single day of music making and fun.
The deadline is 1st January 2020.
Rules and information
To find out more and see the rules please go to:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/what-we-do/national-youth-brass-band-championships
To enter go to:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D56%26reset%3D1
If you have already entered you can currently get an early bird 10% off tickets if you buy before the end of December 2019 by going to:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=55
For further details about the event and the sections go to:
https://www.4barsrest.com/news/38532/participation-focus-at-2020-national-youth-championships
Full details for competing bands can be found at https://www.bbe.org.uk/
Entries to the Championship, Intermediate and Elementary sections cost £50 per band, with the addition of a £1 per player fee payable closer to the contest. Entry for the Debut Section will cost £40.
BBE has also provided added support for its member bands by lowering their entry fees by £25.
We hope to continue to support the development of young players as they build a passion for banding that can last a lifetime at one of the most exciting events of the yearBBE
Success
Speaking on behalf of Brass Bands England, contest organiser Alex Parker told 4BR: "It was clear from our feedback that the introduction of the Debut Section last year was one of the biggest successes of the revised structure.
We have decided to open up the section to allow any youth group who wants to come and show off their talents. We hope this will encourage schools and music hubs that begin teaching at secondary school the option to be involved in the biggest youth brass extravaganza in the country!"
Excellent facilities
Alex added: "The facilities at the Magna Centre are fantastic and make an exciting performance space. Travel links are also excellent, with the venue being just off the M1 and with a nearby railway station.
We hope to continue to support the development of young players as they build a passion for banding that can last a lifetime at one of the most exciting events of the year."
