Brass Bands Northern Ireland – Representing Northern Ireland Brass Bands

NYBBNI – Guest Soloist Announced

We are delighted to announce that our Guest Soloist for the inaugural concert of The National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland will be Chris Robertson. From Carnoustie, Scotland, Chris began

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Brass in Concert 2026 – Report and Results

The ever-popular BBNI Brass in Concert returned to County Tyrone’s Valley Hotel in Fivemiletown where the weekend saw 21 first class brass band performances. As is now tradition, Friday night saw 5

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Brass in Concert Line-Up Announced

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posted on February 26, 2026February 26, 2026
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BBNI are delighted to announce the line-up for our upcoming Brass in Concert event at The Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown which will feature 21 Top-Class Brass Band Performances. Friday night kicks off

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First Meeting of National Youth Brass Band

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posted on February 25, 2026February 25, 2026
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Saturday 21st February 2026 will go down in history as a momentous day for local Brass Banding when 44 young brass musicians met for the first time to rehearse as The National Youth Brass Band of

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Solos & Ensembles 2026 – Report and Results

Our annual Solos and Ensemble competition opened a new chapter this year with a change of venue. The magnificent facilities at Wallace High School, Lisburn were our home for the day. This

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Entries Open for 2026 Solos & Ensembles

Entries are now open for our ever-popular Annual Solo & Ensemble Competition which will take place on Saturday 7th February 2026. In a change to previous years, the event will take place at The

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Applications Open for National Youth Brass Band

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posted on December 10, 2025December 11, 2025
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BBNI are excited to announce that applications for the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland are now open. Through this landmark inaugural event, we will recognise the wealth of talent

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BBNI To Launch National Youth Band

Brass Bands Northern Ireland are very excited to announce the formation of the National Youth Brass Band for Northern Ireland. The event is currently at discussion stage, but we would like to share

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BBNI Spring Festival 2025 – Report and Results

On Saturday 12th April Brass Bands Northern Ireland held their last contest of 2025, the hotly contested Spring Festival. Held in the fabulous setting of the Strule Arts Centre in the heart of Omagh,

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Brass in Concert Weekend Line-Up Announced

DATE: Friday 28th February and Saturday 1st March 2025VENUE: The Valley Hotel, FivemiletownADMISSION: Friday £5 – Saturday £7.50 – Special Combi Ticket £10 – Kids go FREE BBNI