Youth Champs, The National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain is back! The 2025 competition is being held at the beautiful Hymers College in Hull on Saturday 29 March. Enjoy a musical day out as a family supporting dynamic youth bands from across the UK as they showcase their exceptional talent and enthusiasm.
This page is where you can book your tickets for the event - for further general event information, please visit our Youth Champs web page.
About Youth Champs
Youth Champs is the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. It is open to all youth bands across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, offering bands a chance to perform on a national platform in either a competitive or non-competitive capacity.
The event is designed to celebrate, unite and promote youth music-making in brass bands at all levels. The event takes place annually, touring different locations across England, and is run by Brass Bands England.
Why should I come to Youth Champs?
You may have a family member or friend who is performing in one of the participating bands, or may have a young person in your group who is a keen brass player. You might just want to support the banding community’s future brass playing talent.
Well, now’s your chance on 29 March at Hymers College, Hull. Find out more below about how the event works.
Youth Champs 2025: what’s involved?
Bands will perform in three sections: Championship, YAMAHA Performance, and the Besson Prodige Showcase. All sections will perform programmes of their own choice, the Championship section will also perform a set test-piece composed by celebrated brass band composer Phillip Sparke.
The event will also host a trade fair, offering the chance to find out more about musical traders and manufacturers such as YAMAHA and Besson Instruments.
Tickets
Audience tickets will be available for purchase ahead of the event, tickets will be available from Saturday 22 February 2025.
Advance ticket prices
Adults: £13
Children under 18: £5
Children under 5: free
Further information
Food and drink will be available for purchase at the venue.
Cancellation Policy
Please read the full Cancellation Policy here
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