The BYBA
National Showcase
at the showground
This summer, the British Youth Band Association (BYBA) National Showcase is coming to the Derbyshire County Show — and it’s going to be loud, proud, and absolutely unmissable. Watch some of Britain’s finest youth marching bands perform live at the showground: brass, drums, colour guards, and raw energy that’ll stop you in your tracks. All included with your County Show ticket.
The Home of Youth
Marching in Britain
Founded in 1974 and a registered charity, BYBA is the national body for youth marching bands across the UK. We support, celebrate, and champion young musicians who take to the streets, the arenas, and the showgrounds of Britain.
Supporting Young Musicians
BYBA exists to give young people opportunities through music — from local parades and competitions through to national championships. Every performer on the showground today has come through a journey of dedication, teamwork, and joy. That’s what BYBA is all about.
National Competition Circuit
We run a national calendar of events from regional heats to the BYBA National Championships, giving member bands the structure, credibility, and competitive experience to grow. If you want your band performing nationally, BYBA is your path there.
Community & Development
Beyond competitions, BYBA is a community. We offer mentoring, safeguarding support, bursary funding, and a growing network of band directors, musicians, and families who are passionate about keeping the marching arts alive and thriving in Britain.
Find out more, discover member bands near you, or register your own band.
County Show
Performing at the
143rd County Show
We are incredibly proud to bring the BYBA National Showcase to the Derbyshire County Show 2026 — one of the region’s most celebrated annual events, with a history stretching back to 1884.
The County Show is the perfect setting for youth marching bands. The crowds, the atmosphere, the tradition — it’s exactly the kind of event where our bands shine. For many of the young musicians performing today, this will be one of the highlights of their year.
We are grateful to the Derbyshire County Show for their partnership and their commitment to showcasing the performing arts alongside the very best of rural and county life.
★ What to Expect
- Youth marching bands performing throughout the day
- Multiple full performances — check the show programme for times
- Brass, drums, colour guards and full show band styles
- Young performers aged under 25, from across the UK
- Included with your Derbyshire County Show admission ticket
- All ages welcome — brilliant for families and young people
- Meet the bands after their performances
- Find out how your child can join a band near you
Tickets are for the full Derbyshire County Show — the BYBA National Showcase is included.
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You'll find all the info here of the incredible youth bands you’ll see on the showground at Derbyshire County Show 2026. This info coming soon so keep checking back for updates!