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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.


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Principal leads at NYBBGB Children's Band

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


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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.


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National Youth Ambassadors inspire Bradford youngsters

July 15, 2025
The NYBBGB Ambassador Ensemble has played their part in celebrating all things brass in Bradford.


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Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London

July 09, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.


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Next generation to provide last chord to Radio 3 series

June 27, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be featured as part of the final episode of Radio 3's 'Brass Banding with Hannah Peel'.


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Quartet of youthful premieres to be showcased by NYBBGB

June 12, 2025
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase four world premieres as part of its Sumer Course Concert in London.


Besson Horizons

New Horizons Exchange links UK and Swiss youth again

June 06, 2025
The Besson Horizon programme will once again see youngsters from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland enjoy reciprocal musical trips.


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Thornton and Barton set to inspire Childrens Band

June 04, 2025
Dr David Thornton and guest soloist Lewis Barton will lead the musical attractions at the NYBBGB Childrens' Band Summer Concert in August.




Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


Composer Competition

Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize

January 7 • 'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.


Joey Wong

4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong

January 6 • 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.


Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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