4BR Thursday interview with Tommy Tynan

We catch up with Black Dyke Band's Tommy Tynan as he prepares to take up the baton as a finalist in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition this weekend in Tidworth.

Tommy Tynan is one of teh four finalists in the NYBBGB Competition

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Welcome to the Thursday 4BR interview — part of a regular new series where we not only link up with established personalities and performers to find out more about what they are doing, but also those hoping to make their mark on the banding movement in 2026.

On Saturday 17th January four young conductors will look to win the bi-annual National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Prize. The free event which takes place at Tidworth Garrison Theatre (SP9 7EP) on Saturday 17th January.

Each finalist will rehearse one of four iconic brass band works: Resurgam (Eric Ball); Music for a Festival (Philip Sparke); Shine as the Light (Peter Graham) and Dimensions (Peter Graham)

Tommy Tynan

We will be interviewing all four finalists to find out more about them — linking up today with 28-year-old Tommy Tynan from Saddleworth who talks about his musical background and journey to the final.

To listen:
https://soundcloud.com/iwanfox/4br-thursday-interview-with-tommy-tynan

To book a ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nybbgb-young-conductors-competition-2026-live-final-tickets-1967543299975

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