We’ve done it again – we’ve won the youth section of the British Open at Preston! We’ve now won this contest 5 years in a row! The adjudicator was simply blown away with our performance – very complimentary indeed! Our … Read More
Here’s what British Bandsman had to say about our Butlins 2017 performance!”5. Youth Brass 2000 (Chris Jeans)A stunning opener from defending champion Youth Brass 2000, Philip Harper’s ‘Beyond the Tamar’ displaying what is an incredibly rich sound for such a … Read More
We made our annual trip to Skegness again this year, and the threat of snow didn’t materialise!Our performance of Philip Harper’s Beyond the Tamar received highly positive reviews, but a ninth Mineworkers title eluded us as we were pipped to … Read More
Against a formidable lineup, we have been crowned “Youth Band of the Year” by the well-known online brass magazine, 4barsrest! click here to go to the 4barsrest site where all the winners of the various sections are listed.
Our chairman Don Collins has been interviewed by Harborough FM. He talks about the history of the band and how it came to be, and many other aspects of our band, including contesting and concerts. He also mentions the concert … Read More
We’re absolutely delighted to have been invited to perform as part of the Schools’ Prom on Wed Nov 16th. See you there! This was a simply amazing event! Pictures etc coming soon!
This has got to be a first! Perhaps the band got a little overheated at their last concert? I doubt if “Valero” has ever been played in such a venue! A very wet end to our 2016 tour!
We’ve created an Archive page! Don has been digging around in his loft and has come up with photos dating well back to the early days of the band. They are all scanned photos, as they pre-date the digital picture … Read More
Congratulation to our very own Artistic Director of Music!Lord Chris Jeans has recently been appointed Ambassador for the musician instrument manufacturer Antoine Courtois and BuffetCrampon Group Worldwide. Click here for full details.
Red Hot News!!!!!! Congratulations to our very own Siobhan Bates principal horn player of Youth Brass 2000 and European Champion Soloist on her appointment as the Principal Horn Player of the Most Famous and successful Brass Band in the World … Read More