NYCGB announces 2022 programme of events

The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) has announced its programme of events for 2022.

The organisation has revealed that it will be returning with a full programme of concerts, residential courses and community activities for its 800+ members (aged 9 to 25), with the year-long theme ‘Environment’.  

Alongside a new community partnership with the RNCM, the new programme includes a world premiere of a new commission with The Swingles, who will perform alongside the National Youth Choir at Woolwich Works, London. 

Ark Schools has also formed a new relationship with the organisation, offering new activities and pathways for young musicians to engage with NYCGB.

Anne Besford, chief executive of NYCGB, said: ‘2022 is already shaping up to be another very busy year. The huge challenges of the last two years have also provided opportunities for us to re-evaluate and develop how we engage with more people from as wide a range of backgrounds and locations as possible and build a truly representative community. 

‘Much of this online and digital work will continue, alongside our exciting programme of concerts, courses and engagement activities.'

Ben Parry, artistic director and principal conductor of NYCGB, said: ‘This year’s chosen theme of ‘Environment’ seems particularly relevant to the young people at the heart of our work.'

‘As well as the urgency of needing to protect the natural environment around us, young people in particular have been more aware than ever about the places in which they live and share time together.’

For the full programme of performances and activities visit www.nycgb.org.uk