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Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases
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...
March 19, 2026
Durham focus for North of England Area contenders
42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.
March 19, 2026
Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.
March 19, 2026
York National Finals schedule to be announced on 7th April
Qualifiers for the Section 1-4 National Finals will find out on which day they will play next month.
March 19, 2026
Ticket price savings for National Youth Championships
If you book your tickets on-line you can save hassle and money for a packed day of brilliant entertainment in Birmingham.
March 19, 2026
Pioneering spirit on show at Dutch Nationals
A work inspired by the explorations of Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Abel Tasman will test the Fourth Division bands at the Dutch National Championships this year.
March 19, 2026
Cory add to their percussion team
Darcy Beck joins the ranks of the new Welsh Champion.
March 19, 2026
Seaside rendezvous in Lancashire
A fantastic Brass at the Seaside initiative needs a bit of extra support if it is to keep entertaining the crowds on St Anne's Promenade.
March 19, 2026
Wright & Round: Cottonopolis (Esme Harper)
An upbeat concert march celebrating the industrial heritage of Manchester.
March 18, 2026
Podcast: That's Not Banding: Norway Special — Episode 17
Find out how the dynamic duo enjoyed themselves at this year's Norwegian National Championships.
March 18, 2026
Radio: Touch of Brass
More music to enjoy over the airwaves from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge with a broadcast from the West of England Area Championships.
March 18, 2026
European judges announced
EBBA has announced the panel of judges that will make the decisions at the European Championships in Linz.
March 18, 2026
Report & Result: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships Second Section
Harborough Band claims the last Midlands title on offer for this year as they are joined in York by Leicestershire Co-op.
March 15, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 Welsh Regional Championships
Cory reclaims the Welsh title as Parc & Dare, Markham & District, City of Cardiff (M2) and Gwaun Cae Gurwen claim section honours.
March 14, 2026
Report & Results: 2026 West of England Regional Championships
Flowers reclaim Area title with section wins for Lympstone, Lanner & District, St Pinnock and Pendennis Brass in Torquay
March 14, 2026
Ready to shine? NYBBGB offer audition skills workshops
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.
March 14, 2026
Doodles Area boost
The expert mouthpiece replating servicer has enjoyed an Area boost — with more to come.
March 14, 2026
Baker to head west and west again
Brett Baker will head to Swansea and then on to the USA for a busy period of playing...
March 14, 2026
Band Supplies seeks new retail manager
The leading brass and woodwind retailer is looking to add to their team.
March 14, 2026
Quartet boost for Northop for Welsh title challenge
Four new signings will help boost Northop's challenge to return to the Royal Albert Hall.
March 14, 2026
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 27
The intrepid North Wales trio look back on a day trip to Blackpool and a weekend away in Swansea...
March 14, 2026
Wright & Round: El Bandido Basso (Philip Harper)
Time to make sure your baddie bass player has their moment in the concert spotlight
March 14, 2026
Podcast: BBE Brass Band podcast
Presenter Sarah Baumann is joined by Deirdre Waller-Box to explore how young people can shape the future of brass banding, with insights from emerging musicians, educators and youth leaders.
March 14, 2026
Free Open Day for next generation of National Youth players
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.
March 13, 2026
RPS Awards to Moore, Wilson and Lloyd
Trombone virtuoso Peter Moore, conductor John Wilson and trumpeter Matilda Lloyd are amongst the prize winners at the annual Royal Philharmonic Society Awards in London.
March 13, 2026
