About Us

The Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association was set up to cater for bands who did not gain from being members of other organisations which support the more ‘showband’ style of marching bands.

The association aims to offer different training and development opportunities for its members and also has a competition league system which most of the membership participate.

After a change in 2010, there are now three leagues; Contest, Championship and National class, which bands are categorised into depending on their ability.

There are several contests throughout the year which contribute to the league which all culminate in the National Championships which is always the jewel in the associations crown and is always a great day for competition.

Away from the arena and TYMBA runs an annual Solo Musician competition where more than 100 of our young players compete across almost all instruments.