The class has been introduced to allow bands of any size, ability or instrumentation to come along to a BYBA contest and take part at a level which suits them. So, whether you lead church parades, perform at summer fete’s, or normally only get out once a year on remeberance day, here’s your opportunity to […]
The 52nd British Youth Band Association Annual General Meeting has been postponed to Saturday 22nd February. The new meeting will still be taking place at the Atherstone Red Lion Hotel, from 2pm. Read the rest of the article here.
The 52nd AGM will be held on Sunday 1st February 2025 at the Atherstone Red Lion Hotel – 99 Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1BB. This is the same venue as last year. Registration will open from 2pm, with a chance for a coffee and a catch-up before starting the AGM proper at 2.30pm. The meeting […]
For the past few years the DCUK (and European) Drum Corps Judges have been managed by Ivan Balchin and earlier this year Ivan advised that he wished to step back from this role. On behalf of all involved with DCUK and the Corps, we would like to give huge thanks to Ivan for all the […]
Since the COVID pandemic Drum Corps United Kingdom has seen a major decline in Corps wishing to compete during a normal summer season and for the past 2 years has only had three member Corps take part in the competitions organised – including the British Drum Corps Championships. Over the past few months the Board […]
Are you a trumpet player with flair? The Pop Collective is looking for trumpeters to make our sound even more powerful! We play energetic covers of the best pop and rock songs, and your sound can steal the show. Read the rest of the article here.
Are you our new star? The Pop Collective is looking for talented singers! We play the coolest covers of the biggest pop and rock hits, and you can be a part of them. Do you have a voice that touches people and a passion for music that can’t be stopped? Then we’ll find you! Read […]
BYBA have been made aware that a titan in the marching band community has sadly transcended into that great band hall in the sky. Barry Vernon has been an incredible part of the BYBA history, both as a council member in many roles, as a contest organiser as well as a band master. His advice […]
Last Sunday (3rd March) saw the newly-elected BYBA Council meet for the first time since the AGM. Please see below for details of what was discussed Present: Paul Morgan (“PDM”); Andrew Horton (“AWH”); Gary Roylance (“GR”); Richard Haw (“RH”); Luke Taylor (“LT”); Emma Arnett (“EA”); Luke Bodycot (“LB”) and Carl Harris (“CH”). Read the rest […]
The AGM held on 27th September 2024 in Atherstone was well attended, with 20 people in attendance and a further 3 bands being represented by proxy. Before the meeting Paul Morgan outlined his vision and plans for the Association, if elected as Chair and this led to a healthy discussion on the future of the […]
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