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The UK’s largest Wind Band and Big Band Festival. Open to all ages and standards 🎶
🥁 A real privilege to welcome The Bands of HM Royal Marines to the NCBF National Festival at RNCM! 🎶
Exceptional performances from the Wind Band, Big Band & Corps of Drums throughout the weekend.
Interested in military music? 👉 ncbf.info/forces-music/
April 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🎶 What an unforgettable weekend at the NCBF 2025 National Festival! 🎶

The @rncmlive halls came alive with the sound of 32 fantastic wind and big bands from across the UK. From youth bands to community groups, every performance was a celebration of talent and music making.
April 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Fabulous Day @ncbf-festival.bsky.social supporting #WrekinCollegeBands & @splitnote.bsky.social - great to see @livwild.bsky.social again too. #Inchon tears of emotion
April 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🎶 Excited for the NCBF National Festival at @rncmlive.bsky.social next month! We’re thrilled to welcome exhibitors including ABRSM, Buffet Crampon, RAF Music & more. Join us for a fantastic weekend of music!
🎟️ Book now: www.rncm.ac.uk/.../national...

See full details: ncbf.info/festival-pro...
March 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🎷 Sheffield University Big Band is joining an NCBF workshop today with mentor Iain Dixon!

This student-led ensemble delivers high-energy jazz, funk, swing & more. Big thanks to Arts Council England for making these workshops possible! 🎶👏 #NCBF #BigBand #Jazz
March 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🎶 Strathclyde University Concert Band is taking part in an NCBF workshop today! Local to Glasgow, the student-run band brings together musicians from Strathclyde and beyond. Proud to support bands across the UK in refining their rehearsal and performance skills! #NCBF
March 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Fantastic to see King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon enjoying one of our free workshops with an NCBF mentor! Funded by Arts Council England, NCBF has been able to offer workshop opportunities to bands across the UK, aiming to develop their rehearsal and performance techniques 🎶
March 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🎶✨ Free Band Workshops Across the UK! 🎺🥁
NCBF is offering free band workshops with expert mentors at your rehearsal base! 🎷
✅ Improve technique & repertoire
✅ Get pro feedback & fresh ideas
✅ Tackle common band challenges
✅ It’s completely free!
Contact: Jayne Rollason (NCBF) 👉 jayne@ncbf.info
February 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🥁 Don’t miss RNCM Day of Percussion! Sun, 9 Feb 2025 🎶 Inspiring sessions, world-class artists, gala concert 🎵 🪇 Tickets from £8. More info: www.rncm.ac.uk/festivals/rn... #Percussion #Music
January 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
NCBF Scotland Regional Festival – Sunday 19 January 2025
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦FREE ENTRY
🎟 Tickets must be obtained via the RCS Box Office or 'At the Door': www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/nat...
✨ Donations to NCBF are gratefully received.
☕Refreshments available throughout the day
January 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM