After some free time and rehearsals, BYBA’s South Coast Tour was "on the road" and rolled into Teignmouth to perform at the Den, a grassy area on the sea front, adjacent to the River Teign estuary. At 4pm on Wednesday 30th July, Bob and June Girvan set about marking out an arena, whilst Paul and […]
After months of planning by BYBA President, Bob Girvan, at 2:30pm on Monday 28th July, Carly March struck up the band, and Warwick Girls led the parade into the arena at Dawlish Warren with Poynton Commodores and members from the Northern Star Group close behind. Large banners from Teignmouth District Council promoted today’s event and […]
Beatrix Drum & Bugle Corps from Hilversum – The Netherlands has won the Drum Corps International Open Class contest in Hamilton – Canada. The corps scores 79.100 points. Beatrix is doing really well in the DCI competition. At their first contest, Saturday in Buffalo – New York, the became second. The corps improved their score […]
What’s the worst thing about taking a year out? It’s taking a year out! What’s the best thing about taking a year out? If anything, the best thing about taking a year out is looking forward to the next season and getting back on the competition circuit. Doncaster Scouts will be back next year gracing […]
BYBA is working with MPAUK and the British Federation of Youth Marching Band Organizations on a ‘whole activity’ showcase event for June 28th 2009 in Colchester, Essex, UK, based around performances by top DCI Corps Blue Devils, and including UK and Dutch bands and Corps of all styles. Confirmation will not be possible until September […]
The Performance Portfolio of the British Youth Band Association is pleased to announce a further promotion at Academy Brass, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on Saturday 19th July, 2008. No further promotions will be made in 2008. With immediate effect, the unit listed is promoted as follows:- Revolution Show Corps from Division 3 to Division 2.
MillenniuM takes for the fifth time in a row the Italian Championship, with a wonderful performance at Brianteo Stadium. In the previous night the corps took second place in the "WAMSB International Championship", where corps and bands from all over the world competed. With a score of 90.4 points that keeps the corps among the […]
DCE, DCUK and DCN are pleased to announce that the 2009 contest season will see the introduction of a one year trial allowing the amplification of acoustic percussive membrane and acoustic percussive keyboard instruments. During discussions on a number of potential rule changes based on the proposals submitted by certified partners (DCN and DCUK) via […]
Charismatic London Mayor Boris Johnson has supported the UK activity by helping to launch National Marching Youth Music Month. Arranged by the British Federation of Youth Marching Band Organisations to raise the profile of the activity, Mr Johnson was joined by members of three bands for the recent City Hall photo call. Romford Drum and […]
July 5th and 6th saw a busy weekend of local promotion for the corps as the Black Knights brought their brand of entertainment to The Northfleet Carnival and Gravesham Councils Big Day Out Plus event. The corps were fortunate enough to secure a float for the carnival meaning that they did not need to march […]
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