After a three month competition, The NYBBGB’s search for new conducting talent has closed and the finalists announced. Mark Bromley, NYBBGB CEO said: “This is now our second young conductors’ competition and I am pleased to announce that this year it is funded by the Garrick Charitable Trust. I’m also delighted that British Army Music […]

6th April 2024 sees a special performance for The NYBBGB, as the Youth Band perform at Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Cardiff, in tribute to their former Music Advisor and Conductor Mr. Geoffrey Brand. Geoffrey sadly passed away on 5th February 2023, so the evening of 6th April will see […]

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, has just announced their second Conducting Competition. Supported by a donation from the Garrick Charitable Trust given in memory of Prince Philip, the winner will be offered a unique opportunity to work as Assistant Conductor to, and be mentored by, Professor David King on the Youth Band’s […]

Following the success of Gavin Higgins’ ‘Concerto for Brass Band and Orchestra’ in claiming its second major artistic award, the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will perform the composition with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain in 2024. Awards The work, which added the prestigious South Bank Sky Arts Classical Music Award […]