Barnet Youth Celebrates Music with Second Annual Youth Fest

Strategic Insights -

Over 200 children aged eight to 18 from several schools in Barnet gathered at the Arts Depot centre in North Finchley for the second annual Youth Fest music festival. The event, organized by Brass Bands England, featured a mix of workshops and performances, giving the young musicians a chance to rehearse and showcase their talents. The public concert was a huge success, with Mayor of Barnet Cllr Danny Rich praising the event for encouraging music in schools. The festival aims to promote the rewards of playing in a brass band and was attended by several school youth bands, including Camden Youth, Barnet Arts Trust, Barnet Youth Brass, and St Albans City Youth.

Key Takeaways:

  • The second annual Youth Fest took place at the Arts Depot centre in North Finchley, featuring over 200 children from schools in Barnet, aged eight to 18.
  • The event was organized by Brass Bands England to encourage more music in schools and promote the rewards of playing in a brass band.
  • The festival included workshops and a public concert featuring school youth bands, including Camden Youth, Barnet Arts Trust, Barnet Youth Brass, and St Albans City Youth.
  • Mayor of Barnet Cllr Danny Rich praised the event for encouraging music in schools and highlighted the importance of music in family life.
  • The festival is part of Brass Bands England's efforts to promote music in schools, including their "Proms in the Playground" initiative.
  • The National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, also known as Youth Champs, are held annually with both competitive and non-competitive sections.
  • The next Youth Champs event is scheduled to take place in March 2026 in Birmingham, with entries opening in September 2025.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 children from schools in Barnet participated in the Youth Fest festival.
  • The event featured representatives from 5 school youth bands.
  • The festivals aims to promote brass band music in schools, encouraging children to learn and play music themselves.
  • The National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, also known as Youth Champs, have been running since at least 1968, as the British Federation of Brass Bands, with the aim of promoting brass band music in communities.
  • The next Youth Champs championships will take place in March 2026 in Birmingham, UK.

Sources:

  • "Barnet youth celebrate music with second annual youth festival." (Source: Brass Bands England Press Release)
  • "Mayor of Barnet praises second annual Youth Fest for encouraging music in schools." (Source: Brass Bands England Press Release)
  • "Brass Band England's 'Proms in the Playground' initiative to run until July 18, 2025." (Source: Brass Bands England Press Release)
  • "Youth Champs: National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain." (Source: Brass Bands England Website)