Youth Brass 2000 win the 2022 National Youth Championships!
7 times in a row now!
Youth Brass 2000 win the 2021 Brass in Concert!
Youth Brass 2000 win the 2020 British Open Youth Championship!
Youth Brass 2000 win the 2020 Butlins Youth Championship!
Ed - our principal baritone took the solo prize!
Youth Brass 2000 win the 2019 National Youth Championship!
We have now won this contest for 6 years in a row!
What is Youth Brass 2000?
We are a multi award-winning youth brass band located in the English East Midlands. We rehearse on Sunday nights in Wilbarston, Northamptonshire and welcome young brass players of all abilities.
Can I book Youth Brass 2000?
Yes! We perform public concerts as well as fetes, garden parties and other private functions. We would be delighted to hear from you and arrange a concert for you.
What exactly is a brass band?
We thought you may be wondering this... A brass band is a unique ensemble that is composed entirely of brass instruments, and has been contributing to the sound of Britain for over 100 years.
Who is in Youth Brass 2000?
We are a band of brass players under the age of 19. There is no lower age limit, and we have had members who are 8 years' old previously. Our alumni have highly varied careers...

Come and see us in Concert!
Recent news…
National Youth Championships 2022
Yes, we did it again! We have now won this contest 7 times in a row. Well, almost in a row as the contest has been cancelled twice due to covid restrictions. It was great to be back on the … Read More
Butlins 2022
So, we made it to Butlins 2022! We had been working on this for ages, as we had been invited to perform the Gala concert on the Friday evening, then take part in the contest on the Sunday. Unfortunately, covid … Read More
4 Bars Rest Lower Section Band of the Year 2021!
We are delighted to be able to announce that our band has been voted 4 Bars Rest “Lower Section Band of the Year”! This is quite an accolade for us, given what a hugely difficult year it has been!
Upcoming Engagements
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Sat27Aug2022
Concert
7pm St Dionysius' Church, Market HarboroughAs things start getting back to normal after covid, this year we are delighted to be able to perform a concert at the beautiful church of St Dionysius at Market Harborough.
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Sat01Oct2022
Concert
7.30pm Stamford Methodist Church, 11 Barn Hill, Stamford PE9 2ZSWe are delighted to perform what has now become an annual event in our calendar – our concert at the Stamford Methodist church. Come along to see the National Youth Champion band in action!
The standard of playing across all the sections was outstanding and there was a real festival feel to the event.
And the party continued late into the night with the @louisdowdeswell Big Band serving up a treat to players

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