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NYBBGB Open Day 2026

9.15am to 5pm, 10th April 2026

Are you aged 12 to 18 and play brass or percussion? Come and spend a day with The NYBBGB this April!

On Friday 10th April we are throwing open our doors to invite any young person aged 12 to 18 who plays a brass band instrument or percussion to spend a day with The NYBBGB during our Easter residential course at Harrogate Ladies’ College, Clarence Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2QG. Registration is free.

During the day, you will get to work with one of our world-class music tutors in sectionals and play alongside the current members of The NYBBGB during rehearsals. You will also get the opportunity to perform with The NYBBGB as part of a short concert, under the direction of Professor Nicholas Childs.

This year’s tutors leading sectionals and rehearsals are as follows:

  • Cornets: Richard Marshall (former Black Dyke Band) and Tracey Lloyd (professional trumpet player & former Foden’s Band)
  • Flugels and Horns: Siobhan Edwards (Black Dyke Band)
  • Trombones: Paul Kiernan (Whitburn Band)
  • Euphoniums and Baritones: Mike Cavanagh (Black Dyke Band)
  • Basses: Matthew Routley (Black Dyke Band)
  • Percussion: Sam Milton (Brighouse & Rastrick Band)

The Open Day will run from 9.15am to 5pm.

To register your interest for free, please complete our registration form here or click the Tickets button.