In our second biannual Young Composers’ Competition, The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain set out to find six new works for brass band (three winners and three runners-up) from talented young composers aged 30 or under. The NYBBGB is delighted to announce this year’s three winning compositions are Variations on an Enclosure by Will Everitt (20), Betws-y-Coed by Nina Martin (20) and Nocturnal Dances by Samuel Thackray (21).

On 3rd April 2025, HRH King Charles III hosted a concert and reception at Windsor Castle to honour individuals and organisations dedicated to community music across the United Kingdom. Among the guests were John Gillam (Chairman), Mark Bromley (CEO) and Dr Robert Childs (Director of Artistic Planning) of The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.

As a registered charity, The NYBBGB relies heavily on the generosity of its supporters to maintain and enhance the opportunities it offers to talented young musicians. Ou new Take a Seat scheme directly supports the young musicians of The NYBBGB by funding bursaries, tuition, guest conductors and soloists, new commissions and opportunities for artistic development.

Our judging panel are delighted to announce their 10 shortlisted finalists for our Young Composers’ Competition 2024/25.