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Following a successful debut in 2024, Youth Fest -
Brass Bands England’s National Youth Brass Band Festival - is back for a second year of feel-good entertainment and musical inclusivity.
What is Youth Fest?
Youth Fest 2025 takes place on Friday 4 July at artsdepot in North Finchley, London. A highlight in the youth banding calendar, Youth Fest brings together passionate young players from across the country for a celebration of creativity and community.
Unlike its sister event, the National Youth Brass Band Championships (Youth Champs) held in March, Youth Fest is a non-competitive, inclusive event designed to inspire young musicians at all levels. With a focus on participation, performance and progression, the day offers a relaxed environment where bands can shine – without the pressure of judging.
Audiences are invited to enjoy an inspiring showcase of youth talent across six bands, with two 45-minute performance sessions open to the public:
Session one (11:00am - 12:00pm)
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Gospel Oak Primary School (London)
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Haberdashers Elstree Prep Schools (Elstree)
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Camden Youth Brass (London)
Session two (3:15pm – 4:15pm)
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Harting CE Primary School (West Sussex)
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Barnet Education Arts Trust - Training Brass Band (London)
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Barnet Youth Brass Band (London)
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St Albans City Youth Band
Each session will be preceded by a mass workshop led by BBE’s Brass Foundations team. This dynamic, high-energy learning experience brings together young musicians from local schools for a shared musical adventure. Please note that these workshops are not open to the public.
Buy tickets and support the future of youth brass
Youth Fest tickets are just £5 per public session (under 18s go free) making it a great value day out for families, teachers and local music fans. Whether you’d like to support the next generation of brass musicians or know a young person who might be inspired by live music, come along for a joyful celebration of talent and togetherness.
“Today inspired me to keep playing.” – Amelia, Maybury Primary School Brass Band, 2024
Buy your £5 Youth Fest tickets now via the artsdepot website.
For any information regarding the festival, please contact the organisers on youthfest@bbe.org.uk.