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Victoria Wood

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.


Principals

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.


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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...


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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...


Shine

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.


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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.


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.




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Report & Result: 2026 National Championship of Great Britain

October 3 • Cory returns on the road to victory as Philip Harper's band reclaims National title honours at the Royal Albert Hall.


4BR Podcast

4BR Review — Episode 22

October 2 • A preview of the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall and the issues that arise....


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NYBBGB launches Young Composer competition

October 2 • Young composers aged 30 and under are being asked to create a new work for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


James Shepherd

New award to be presented at Royal Albert Hall

October 2 • A wonderful new award in memory of one of the greatest ever cornet players will be made at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Thundersley Brass Band

Tuesday 6 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Parlour Brass

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Rushden Town Band

October 6 • Bb bass - Following the relocation of our previous player, a Bb bass position has become available.


Rushden Town Band

October 6 • A tenor trombone position has become vacant following the relocation of the previous player.


Alder Valley Brass

October 6 • Seeking a Bb Bass player to join our friendly ambitious second section band under the direction of new MD Oliver Halstead - Brooks. Featuring a good variety of concerts and contests. . We rehearse each Monday and Thursday 8pm to 10pm in Farnham Surrey


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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