Youth Brass Bands Shine at National Championships

Competitive titles awarded to Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth, and Elland Silver at the 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:00pm

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The 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain, held in Birmingham, saw competitive titles awarded to several youth brass bands, including Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth, and Elland Silver. In addition to the competitive performances, the event also featured many great non-competitive performances from youth brass bands across the country.

Why it matters

The National Youth Championships provide a platform for young musicians to showcase their talents and compete against their peers, helping to nurture the next generation of brass musicians in Great Britain.

The details

In the YAMAHA Championship Section, the top awards went to Youth Brass 2000, Elland Youth Band, and Hampshire County Youth Band. In the Lions Youth Brass Challenge Section, St Austell Youth Band, Astley Youth Band, and Stockport Schools' Senior Brass Band took the gold awards. The ABRSM Performance Section saw Elland Silver Training Band, Pembrokeshire Music Service Youth Brass Band, and English Martyrs' Senior Brass Band earn the top honors.

  • The 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain took place in Birmingham.

The players

Youth Brass 2000

A youth brass band that won the gold award in the YAMAHA Championship Section.

St Austell Youth Band

A youth brass band that won the gold award in the Lions Youth Brass Challenge Section.

Elland Silver

A youth brass band that won the gold award in the YAMAHA Championship Section and the ABRSM Performance Section.

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The takeaway

The National Youth Championships of Great Britain continue to be an important event for showcasing the talent and dedication of young brass musicians across the country, helping to ensure the future of the brass band tradition.