Award-winning youth brass band coming to Market Harborough church this weekend
Published 24th Aug 2026, 13:15 BST
A brass band made up of teenager from across Leicestershire will treat audiences to a fantastic evening of music at a concert in Harborough this weekend.
Youth Brass 2000 will take over St Dionysius Church on Saturday, August 29, with the performance starting at 7pm.
The band formed in 1989 and all its members are up to the age of 19. There have been changing lineups over the years, and the band members have won awards both as soloists and as part of Youth Brass 2000.
Each year, the band tours Europe and has released 16 CDs to date.
The ensemble will be led by artistic director, world-renowned trombone player and conductor, Chris Jeans.
The event promises to be an “entertaining evening of music for all”.
There will be refreshments and a raffle.
Tickets are £10 each – and under 12s go for free. Contact John Gilding on 07802 854 249 to reserve your space.