BYBA to make Welcome Return    

The British Youth Band Association (BYBA) has announced details for a live event to be held in Leicester on Sunday 12th September. This long-awaited event will mark the first live show for the UK's marching arts since March 2020. 

Communications Chair, Luke Taylor stated, “28 member bands have been invited to perform, which should make for an entertaining day of live music. They have also been invited to have their own stalls. A timetable will be devised to allow bands to watch, enjoy and support the other performances. There will also be no scoring on the day; a decision aimed to remove contesting rivalries and to encourage budding friendships between bands. In an initiative to help bands financially the event has dispensed with entry fees, whilst admission will also be free for anyone who wishes to come along and enjoy the experience.”

Whilst the main emphasis will still be on performance, the BYBA is also hoping that the event can help give the social side of the movement a timely boost.

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