Radio 2 launches Young Brass Award 2018
BBC Radio 2 have announced details of the Radio 2 Young Brass Award 2018.
Published: 4 October 2017
Brass band music is such an important part of UK culture and Radio 2 is proud to support the next generation of musicians from the banding world
The award is the network’s nationwide search for emerging young brass musicians, and provides performers with the chance to progress with their future in music, as well as an opportunity to showcase their musical talents.
The competition is open to brass players from the ages of 16 to 21, who must be resident in the UK.
Al Booth, Specialist Music Editor, Radio 2, says: “Brass band music is such an important part of UK culture and Radio 2 is proud to support the next generation of musicians from the banding world. Over the years we have seen some tremendously talented young people come through this competition, and the profile of the awards have gone from strength to strength because of this. It’s so rewarding to see that a love of brass band music is still thriving among our young musicians, and continues to remain a truly cross-generational genre.”
Based on the initial entries eight successful semi-finalists will be invited to record up to 10 minutes of music of their own choice with the world famous Foden’s Band at the BBC Studios in Salford on Saturday 10 February. The judges will select four players to go through to the final, which will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2 from the Royal Northern College of Music Manchester on Friday 20 April.
The winner will get the chance to perform on Radio 2’s Listen to the Band programme, broadcast every Tuesday night at 11.30 - midnight, and will also secure a broadcast performance with an established group.
For details on how to enter, go to the Radio 2 homepage or Radio 2 Young Brass Award
You can also contact the competition by email at youngbrassaward@bbc.co.uk
Previous winners include trumpet player Matilda Lloyd, who subsequently appeared at the BBC Proms; Ross Knight, who attended the The Karajan Academy in Berlin and performed with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra before becoming the Principal Tuba with Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in Geneva, and Daniel Thomas who plays with the world-famous Black Dyke Band.
The deadline for entries is 11.59pm on Thursday 30 November 2017
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