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The NYBBGB Summer Concert 2026 at The Forum, Bath conducted by Lt Col Lauren Petritz-Watts

Concert Review: The NYBBGB Youth Band Summer Concert 8th August 2026

Wider themes of reuse, repackaging and respect are explored with mature advocacy by a passionate National Youth Band of Great Britain.

Harry Mortimer Award 2026 Winner - Jake Bartlett

Jake Bartlett wins The NYBBGB’s prestigious Harry Mortimer Award 2026

Jake Bartlett has been named the winner of The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain’s prestigious Harry Mortimer Award 2026 following an exceptional final held during the Youth Band’s summer course at Taunton School.

The NYBBGB Youth Band Principals Summer 2026

NYBBGB Summer Course 2026 begins as Principal Players announced

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course 2026 is now underway, bringing together more than 90 of the country’s most talented young brass and percussion musicians for a week of intensive rehearsals, musical development and inspiration.

The NYBBGB Children's Band Summer Concert 2026

Concert Review: The NYBBGB Children’s Band Summer Concert 31st July 2026

Donald Trump brings out the very best of what the National Children’s Band is all about under the direction of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler.

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Our Brass Building Blocks programme will help you develop your playing; for musicians from Grade 4 to 8+.

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