News / National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
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Still time to shine with NYBBGB
May 15, 2026
There are still a few places to sign up in London, Manchester and Birmingham to help you with your audition skills — and its all free.
John Gillam funeral arrangements
May 12, 2026
The funeral arrangements for the much respected former player and administrator have been announced.
National Youth Band opportunities
May 08, 2026
The National Youth Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint new trustees and a librarian to help strengthen the organisation's heritage and future.
Death of John Gillam
May 04, 2026
The death has been announced of the hugely respected player and administrator.
Once in a lifetime euphonium gift for talented youngster
April 29, 2026
A musical friendship between Neythan Powell-Jones and Brian Routledge that bridges and age span of nearly 80 years has been marked by wonderful generosity.
Last 5 tickets left for NYBBGB in Manchester...
April 18, 2026
There is just room for a quintet of listeners for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain at the RNCM in Manchester later today...
NYBBGB ready to add to plaudits in Manchester
April 16, 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will head to the RNCM in Manchester this weekend.
Limited tickets only for NYBBGB Easter concerts
April 08, 2026
There are only limited tickets left if you wish to enjoy the New Horizons Concerts of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Leyburn and Manchester — so be quick.
National Youth sets out musical principals ahead of twin concerts
April 05, 2026
The 90 young players of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are being out through their paces ahead of their twin Easter Course performances.
Limited seats left for NYBBGB Easter showcases
April 03, 2026
You will need to be sharp to ensure you get a seat for the two National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter concerts. So book now...
Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases
March 19, 2026
If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...
Ready to shine? NYBBGB offer audition skills workshops
March 14, 2026
There are a trio of FREE audition skills workshops on offer from the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain to help young player's skills sets.
Free Open Day for next generation of National Youth players
March 13, 2026
If you are aged 12 to 18 and want to find out more about what being on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is all about — then get along to their special Open Day this April.
National youth organisations build musical bridges across borders
January 27, 2026
The National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland have announced the third cohort of young players to be part of the Besson Horizons exchange programme.
Tynan becomes NYBBGB Young Conductor winner
January 17, 2026
The Black Dyke Band solo Eb tuba player shines his light to claim the title honours with the baton in Tidworth.
Final beats made ahead of NYBBGB Conducting Final
January 16, 2026
Ammal Bhatia, Megan Bousfield, Tommy Tynan and Joey Wong will head to Tidworth Garrison Theatre in Wiltshire with the aim to become the winner of the prestigious event supported by British Army Music.
4BR Thursday interview with Tommy Tynan
January 15, 2026
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.
4BR Monday interview with Ammal Bhatia
January 12, 2026
We talk to 26-year-old Ammal Bhatia, a Leverhulme Scholar completing his Masters in Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland who will compete in the NYBBGB Conductor Competition in Tidworth on the weekend.
4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield
January 09, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.
4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong
January 06, 2026
We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.
NYBBGB Conductor finalists announced
December 05, 2025
The quartet of conductors looking to claim the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Conductors' Competition title have been confirmed.
NYBBGB Conducting Final to showcase exceptional entrants
November 22, 2025
The final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain bi-annual Young Conductors' Competition is set to be to feature a quartet of outstanding talent.
Last call for NYBBGB Conducting Competition
October 31, 2025
The last bar is closing for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition — as 1st November looms for entries.
Closing date on horizon for NYBBGB Conducting Competition
October 22, 2025
Entrants need to be quick to beat the closing date for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition of 1st November.
Major artistic boost for NYBBGB
October 03, 2025
A new work celebrating the life and legacy of one of the UKs acclaimed performers will be written by composer Andrea Price — as the National Youth Band announces partnership with The Victoria Wood Foundation.
