

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NYBBGB Young Conductors’ Competition 2026 Live Final (FREE EVENT)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Watch four rising stars compete to become NYBBGB Young Conductor 2026 in this FREE live final, featuring British Army Music.

Join us for The NYBBGB Young Conductors’ Competition 2026 Live Final, a free public event celebrating the next generation of brass band leadership and musical excellence. Now in its third edition, this prestigious biannual competition — generously supported by British Army Music — aims to discover and develop the most promising brass band conducting talent aged 20 to 30.

This year’s competition attracted 19 exceptional entrants from both brass band and non-brass band backgrounds across the UK and beyond, reflecting the prestige and global appeal of The NYBBGB’s competition to inspire young musicians from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds.

Following a rigorous shortlisting process by Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Petritz-Watts (Principal Director of Music, British Army – the first woman to hold the role since 1857) and Dr Robert Childs (The NYBBGB’s Director of Artistic Planning and leading conductor and educator), four finalists have been selected: Ammal Bhatia, Megan Bousfield, Tommy Tynan and Joey Wong. You can find out more about the four finalists here: www.nybbgb.org.uk/whats-on/competitions/young-conductors-competition-2025

At the live final, each finalist will conduct one of four iconic brass band works with a combined ensemble of players from The NYBBGB and British Army Music in front of a live audience. The judging panel on the day will comprise Major Craig Bywater (Chief Instructor at the Royal Military School of Music) and Dr Robert Childs.

The finalists will compete for the prestigious title of NYBBGB Young Conductor 2026 – and for the opportunity to become Assistant Conductor for The NYBBGB’s 2026 summer course and concert, working alongside Lieutenant Colonel Petritz-Watts and conducting at the Band’s flagship performance at The Forum, Bath on 8th August 2026.

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE: As part of the day’s celebrations, British Army Music will also present a special 45-minute brass quintet concert featuring musicians from The Royal Corps of Army Music, showcasing the exceptional talent and versatility of one of the country’s finest musical organisations.

Dr Robert Childs, NYBBGB Director of Artistic Planning and competition judge, said:

“We’re absolutely thrilled by the response to this year’s competition. The calibre of entries from such a wide range of musical and cultural backgrounds shows the remarkable reach and prestige of this event. We’re very excited to see the four best entrants take to the podium in January – it promises to be a truly inspiring and exciting event.”

This free live event offers audiences a rare opportunity to witness the artistry, energy and leadership of some of the UK’s brightest emerging conductors — and enjoy an inspiring day of brass band music at its very best.

FREE tickets are available now via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1967543299975
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/andover/nybbgb-young-conductors’-competition-2026-live-final-free-event/200029493398933
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Andover
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Tidworth Garrison Theatre
- **lat**: 51.23896750853
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- **full address**: Tidworth Garrison Theatre, 388 Pennings Road, Tidworth, SP9 7, United Kingdom, Andover

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (https://allevents.in/org/the-national-youth-brass-band-of-great-britain/26262265)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tidworth Garrison Theatre, 388 Pennings Road, Tidworth, SP9 7, United Kingdom, Andover
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, contests, entertainment, live-music, concerts, art, business, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about NYBBGB Young Conductors’ Competition 2026 Live Final (FREE EVENT) ?
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