New Horizons: NYBBGB Easter Concert 2026 - Manchester

Name: New Horizons: NYBBGB Easter Concert 2026 - Manchester
Start: 2026-04-18T18:00:00+01:00
Location: RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music

Schedule

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music | Manchester, EN

🎺 Join The NYBBGB for an unforgettable evening of world-class music-making from over 90 of the UK’s most talented young brass and percussion players.
Conducted by world-renowned Professor Nicholas Childs with special guest soloist Mike Cavanagh (baritone), the Band’s 2026 Easter concert 'New Horizons' celebrates the spirit of innovation, youthful energy and musical excellence that defines The NYBBGB.
Concert highlights include:
✨ World Première: 'Suite for Brass' by Andrea Price is inspired by the music and humour of the legendary Victoria Wood – this brand-new commission funded by the Victoria Wood Foundation pays tribute to Victoria’s lifelong love of brass band music
✨ 'Concerto for Baritone' by Peter Graham performed by guest soloist Mike Cavanagh, leading brass musician and educator, Solo Baritone with the world-famous Black Dyke Band and a member of the award-winning A4 Brass Quartet
✨ Plus works by Paul Lovatt-Cooper, Bruce Broughton, Edward Gregson and more
Don’t miss this inspiring evening of musical excellence. Whether you’re a lifelong brass band fan or discovering this rich tradition for the first time, this concert will leave you uplifted, moved and amazed by the talent of some of the UK’s brightest young musicians.