Sunday 5th October 07.30am the rain was pouring down and I had a two hour trip to Coventry for the 2008 British Youth Band Association Championships, where six British Champions would later be crowned. I hoped that the weather would clear ready for the first band but on arrival the weather was just as bad […]
Stafford Lancers are pleased to announce the title of the 2009 show: ‘Outside the Box’ Stafford Lancers will for the first time in the Corps history be bringing a show full of upbeat Jazz, Swing and Blues to the arena for 2009!
The British Youth Band Association has published the results of the BYBA National Finals on their website. Champions are Poynton Commodores (Associate Division), 37th Kingswood (Division 1), East Coast Elite (Division 2), Spirit of Coventry (Division 3), Cosley Comets (Junior Division) and 37th Kingswood Cadets (Cadet Class). Read the rest of the article here.
The Coseley Comets are holding a Grand Re-Union on Saturday 1st November 2008 at the Coseley School, Henne Drive, Coseley, Bilston, West Midlands. Anyone who was associated with either Bradley BB/GB, The Comets Drum @ Trumpet Corps or The Coseley Comets, either playing member, staff or supporter are more than welcome to share in past […]
Butts Park Arena and the top 30 Bands from within the British Youth Band Association had to battle continuous challenges with the weather, but there was nothing that was going to detract from one of the most exciting and close fought National Championships to date! A full report with be coming shortly, but our sincere […]
Following January’s ‘whole activity’ conference in Leicester, the Federation has been working on a Youth Music grant application to deliver one of the suggestions made by discussion groups during the day. It has just been announced that The Federation will receive a £29,700 grant to deliver a pilot project to encourage bands and corps to […]
Yes, it’s getting close to that time of year, in between our outdoor seasons, where you can perform in the warm and dry!!Full details are available on the BYBA I&E Pages So, what’s new?
Some people may not realize but for many the benefit that a small donation to a worthy cause brings can make the world of a difference in so many ways. None know this more than the Contesting Committee of the Colchester Band Contest, Directed by former BYBA Communications Chairman, Barry Vernon. Every year, Barry and […]
WALSALL – 15 FREE places BYBA north has initiated the next Federation sponsored leader training course accredited by the Open College Network. This introductory day will be on Saturday October 18th in Walsall. Any current or prospective leader over 16 years is welcome. Details are on the Federation’s web site – www.marchingbands.org.uk
On "Yorkshire Day", Thursday 1st August, everyone on tour became honorary Yorkshire Folk as BYBA surfed into Newquay. The "stage" for today’s performances was a sloping lawned area overlooking the iconic bay at Newquay, therefore other than the NSG Guard providing some movement, there was no marching in today’s performances. This did not however detract […]
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