International Youth Brass Band Festival of Europe Bad Orb — Edition 2024

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13 Sep 2024 — 15 Sep 2024 Finished Free

Overview

The 17th edition of the International Youth Brass Band Festival of Europe took place in Bad Orb in September 2024. With the proven concept (Evening of Nations, open-air concerts, grand concert with Jacob de Haan), the festival once again attracted over 1,000 young musicians and thousands of visitors to the Spessart spa town. Over 1,000 young brass musicians from European orchestras, marching bands, and brass bands met in Bad Orb. Highlights: Evening of Nations, 80 open-air concerts, Grand Concert on Salinenplatz with Jacob de Haan conducting.

The festival has been held every two years since 1989. The 17th edition took place in 2024. Tradition for decades: Opening with the Evening of Nations, open-air concerts on Saturday, Grand Concert on Sunday with the European Anthem under Jacob de Haan.

A three-day festival with an opening on Friday evening, open-air concerts on Saturday, a Gala Concert in the concert hall, and a Grand Concert on Sunday with the European Anthem. Admission to all events is free.

The proven format has shaped the festival for years and brings audiences from the region as well as from neighboring federal states to the town. The annual edition contributes to Hesse's established festival calendar and is supported by local associations, clubs, and volunteers.

Programme

Three-day festival with the Evening of Nations on Friday, around 80 open-air concerts on Saturday, and the Grand Concert on Sunday on Salinenplatz. Patron: Jacob de Haan.

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