The NYBBGB is delighted to announce the launch of their Young Conductors’ Competition 2025, a prestigious and career-launching opportunity for aspiring conductors aged 20 to 30. Now running for the third time, this biennial competition offers the chance to work as Assistant Conductor on The NYBBGB’s 2026 Summer Residential Course and conduct in the Band’s flagship Summer Concert on 8th August 2026 at The Forum, Bath.

On behalf of the trustees, staff, members and alumni of The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, we share our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Muriel Newsome, who sadly left us earlier this month.

ANOTHER DATE FOR YOUR DIARY! The NYBBGB is delighted to announce that our Youth Band 2025 Summer Concert, titled “Celebration”, will première globally on YouTube at 7:30pm BST on Friday 19 September 2025. Watch the full concert for free on our YouTube channel.

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is proud to announce two major appointments that will shape the future of the organisation. Philip Harper will succeed Dr Robert Childs as Director of Artistic Planning. In a further landmark development, internationally renowned conductor Martyn Brabbins has accepted the invitation to become President of The NYBBGB, following the passing of the late Elgar Howarth.