NYBBS' Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo invite withdrawn
THE Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) can confirm that the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland's (NYBBS) invitation to perform at the 2016 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo has been withdrawn.
A phone call was received by Carrie Boax, SBBA president, on Friday night, December 18, from Jim Forde, a producer of the Tattoo, who said the event could no longer afford for NYBBS to attend.
Carrie Boax, SBBA president, said: "We are extremely disappointed to hear that NYBBS will be unable to perform at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. Preparations for the trip were at an advanced stage and our talented musicians were looking forward to doing their country proud on the international stage.
"We are extremely disappointed that RNSIT has withdrawn its offer, but discussions are already well underway regarding alternative arrangements to ensure our NYBBS members receive the musical experience they deserve in 2016."
Members of the SBBA Executive have contacted NYBBS members to keep them fully updated. Any fees and expenses which have been paid to date will be fully reimbursed.
The NYBBS Easter course, which had been scheduled for April 5 - 8, 2016, is unaffected and will continue as planned, as will the NYBBS Reserve and Children's Band summer residential courses.
Further details regarding arrangements for the senior NYBBS will be announced in due course.
