British Youth Band Association
The British Youth Band Association (BYBA) is a charitable organisation which seeks to promote the growth, prestige and calibre of marching bands within Britain. Founded in 1974, the Association set up rules to standardise the running of contests, judging and scoring, as well as introducing national divisions and classes.
Membership of BYBA is open to any marching band, however we do focus on youth bands (aged 25 and under). We love traditional military-inspired marching bands, US-style drum corps, European-style show bands and everything in between - we just love music on the move!
LATEST NEWS
BYBA’s first event of 2026 – BYBA North details
Date: Sunday, 10 May 2026 Time: First Performance at 2:00 PM Venue: Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3GP BYBA's first event of the season is just 10 days away as we welcome 5 performances as we head to Nottingham. This event will be FREE entry for all spectators so if you are in the area please come and support our bands. The venue is a school main field and no seating is provided, so please bring either a seat or a picnic blanket to get comfy whilst you watch the performances. We have Ibstock Scouts, Stafford Brigades, East [...]
British Youth Band Association – Notification of Annual General Meeting
We are delighted to invite you to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the British Youth Band Association. This is an important occasion to review our progress, discuss future plans, and strengthen our community. After the meeting, we encourage you to stay for an informal chat. Food and drinks will be available from the bar.
2024 SCHEDULE
