In association with Trinity College London

• UK-wide scheme
• Submit a video of your band for a free assessment by an independent mentor
• All levels of band welcome
• Submit any time – no deadlines
• Opportunity for you to take a snapshot of your rehearsal/performance
• Perfect Post-Covid opportunity to rebuild your band with guidance and feedback
• Flexi-bands welcome, including any ensemble from within the band (e.g. saxophone/percussion/brass/woodwind)
• Your choice of repertoire – no restrictions
• Use the recording as a focus point for your band

Please note this is NOT an adjudication to take part in a NCBF regional festival

Please refer to Video Filming Guidelines & Requirements

• UK-wide scheme
• Free workshop for your band led by an external specialist mentor
• Takes place in your own rehearsal venue
• Opportunity for external feedback, ideas & guidance
• Your choice of repertoire – no restrictions
• Create a focus for your band – encourage & give confidence to players
• Explore new repertoire & techniques
• Available throughout the year

• UK-wide scheme
• Creation of a youth platform to input new ideas and feedback into the development of NCBF activities
• Regular meetings via ZOOM and a forum at the National Festival

More information on how to participate coming soon

In association with Universal Edition

• UK-wide scheme
• An opportunity for young composers (under the age of 30) to develop their skills writing for wind orchestra and big band
• Mentoring provided from an established wind band & big band composer
• Performance opportunities
• Publishing opportunity via Universal Edition

More information on how to participate coming soon

For more information on ncbfExtra, please contact, Jayne Rollason, Partnership Coordinator on 07773 344131 or jayne@ncbf.info