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NYBBGB Horizons

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.


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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.


Finalists

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.


Tommy Tynan

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.


Ammal Bhatia

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.


Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 09, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Joey Wong

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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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NYBBGB launches 2025 Conductor Competition

September 23, 2025
There is an unique opportunity for young conductors to work and conduct the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


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Bursary award boosts Banner's baton work

September 22, 2025
The support of a bursary award funded by the Gloucestershire Brass Band Association has helped a talented percussionist enjoy their NYBBGB experience even more.


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NYBBGB concert reprise this Friday

September 18, 2025
You can sit back and enjoy a repeat of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Summer Concert this Friday evening.


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Harper and Brabbins spearhead new era at NYBBGB

September 12, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain heralds a new era of artistic leadership and outlook from Philip Harper and Martyn Brabbins.


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National Youth Band encore in London

August 11, 2025
The NYBBGB Ambassador Band will head to the heart of London to this weekend to provide even more brass band entertainment to new audiences.


Will Everitt

National Youth Band to explore jazzy enclosures

August 08, 2025
Will Everitt's explorations on a small jazz enclosure will bring a different feel to the music provided by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in London this weekend.


Nina Martin

Welsh landscape in centre of London

August 07, 2025
A musical taste of 'Betws-y-Coed' by young composer Nina Martin will be premiered by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend at the Royal College of Music.


Sam Thackray

Nocturnal Dances on youthful show in heart of London

August 06, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase the trio of Young Composer Competition winners at the Royal College of Music this weekend.


Angus

Talent showcase at NYBBGB Course

August 05, 2025
Eight talented performers battled it out to be crowned Harry Mortimer Solo Award winner.


NYBBGB principals

Principal roles taken for National Youth Band course

August 04, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has started its Summer Course in Northamptonshire with a sold out conclusion in London.


Easher Austin

Triomphale world premiere at National Children's Band concert

July 31, 2025
14 year old Easher Austin's 'Marche Triomphale' is to be given its world premiere by the National Children's Band of Great Britain on Friday — with a few tickets left to hear it.


Childrens Band

Principal leads at NYBBGB Children's Band

July 28, 2025
Young leaders get ready for a busy week of music making and concert finale.


Sold Out

National Youth Band sells out in London

July 25, 2025
Its returns only if you wish to enjoy the NYBBGB in London next month with tickets going fast for the Childrens' Band too.




4BR review

4BR Review — Episode 15

February 1 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at a memorable RNCM International Brass Band Festival, as well as look forward to the Norwegian Championships and more...


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe to support a Day to Remember

February 1 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band will add their musical sparkle to a concert that aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society


UniBrass Championships

UniBrass Championships countdown now on

February 1 • There are now just a couple of weeks to go before the student banding world heads to Newport — so why not go along and enjoy the action.


North of England

Judges confirmed for North of England Regional Championships

February 1 • The adjudication teams for the North of England Regional Championships have been announced.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


James Garlick

BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor


               

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