The Bournemouth Youth Handbell Team showcase their unique skills at many events locally and further afield.

Events >> 2025

20th Anniversary Year

Friday 12th December 2025 at 7.00pm
The Honeypot Christmas Carol Concert
The BYHT are delighted to be invited to join this exciting annual concert in the historic surroundings of Romsey Abbey. The Honeypot Charity supports young carers through its charitable foundation, and we will perform alongside other wonderful music ensembles and choirs at this concert.

Always a sell-out, get your tickets now direct from Honeypot Tickets: Adults £15 Honeypot aged children (5-12 yrs) are free. Buy online via the QR code or contact Viv on viv@honeypot.org.uk or 07384 831820

Booking Link – CLICK HERE

Romsey Abbey Church Ln, Romsey SO51 8EP

Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 7.30pm
BYHT and Young Soloists’ Christmas Concert
Come and join us for some seasonal entertainment, featuring the BYHT and young soloists. Bring your family & friends to enjoy a glass of wine or soft drink and join in with an audience item too!

Booking Link – CLICK HERE

St Luke’s Church, Parish of Winton, Moordown & Charminster, Bournemouth. BH3 7LR

Past Events >> 2024/2025

July 25th – 29th 2025
BYHT and BYHT Alumni – 20th Anniversary Tour

Well, we did it!

Our 20th Anniversary Barcelona Tour 2025 was a massive achievement, not only musically but personally for every Team member too. 

We created amazing memories for life of great teamwork, musicianship and friendship through the ongoing dedicated skills training that we do each week, and this Tour was an incredible bringing together of all of this, resulting in our amazing standing ovation from 250 people in our Figuères Concert, being able to adapt to make the Calella Concert viable whilst some of us were ill, then rallying to give our best performance ever in one of the top five iconic buildings in the world the Sagrada Familia! Wow!

We sampled some of the sights of Girona, visited the remarkable Dali Museum in Figuères, the incredible architecture of Antonio Gaudi on the rooftop of La Pedrera / Casa Mila and of course the Sagrada itself; what a tribute to Gaudi that was, to have the rarest of opportunities to give our final Barcelona Concert Performance within a few metres of his tomb! 

It was fantastic to see a number of our Team parents supporting us at this performance and truly inspiring to see our Team members and parents so emotionally overwhelmed by the magnitude of our ensemble being able to perform so well in such an iconic and special place.

Last, and by no means least, we learnt together how to overcome unforeseen challenges that life throws at us and how to support each other, from a lost passport, a broken down coach to a bout of food poisoning, so well done Team BYHT, our amazing Alumni members and thank you to all our Team parents & sponsors for your ongoing & fundraising support. A big thank you of course to our wonderful staff Team, including David & Simon in our van equipment Team, Keith on the medical front and Sonia, David, Jordi & Ester in the OneStage Team, not to mention David & Oliver Beeby for their respective Organ playing / singing too.

For our 10th Anniversary, we performed at EXPO Milan and joined forces with a Youth Choir in Milan. Ten years on, it was a thrill to visit the vibrant city of Barcelona. Alongside the cultural experiences, the performances, including one at the Basilica Sagrada Familia, will give lifelong memories for all of us.

Congratulations Team BYHT!

Tuesday 24th June 2025 at 7.30pm
BYHT and Young Soloists Summer Concert – Music for a Summer’s Evening
Our Summer celebration of young talent featured the BYHT and young soloists. A relaxed and entertaining evening celebrating the talents of our young musicians, culminating in our exciting finale ‘Sing, Sing, Sing.”

Saturday 15th March 2025 at 7.30pm
BYHT and Liquorice Clarinet Quartet “Step into Spring”
Following our two popular concerts in 2023 and 2024, we presented the combined talents of the BYHT and Liquorice Clarinet Quartet.

Saturday 21st December 2024 at 7.30pm
BYHT performance at the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Last Night of the Christmas Proms’
This superb concert featured star Pianist, Singer and Entertainer, Joe Stilgoe, (son of Richard Stilgoe) who also joined us for a festive photo-call.

Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 7.30pm
BYHT and Young Soloists Christmas Concert
Our seasonal performance, featuring the BYHT and young soloists.

Tuesday 25th June 2024 at 7.30pm
BYHT and Young Soloists Summer Concert
Our Summer celebration of young talent featuring the BYHT and young soloists.

St Luke’s Church, Parish of Winton, Moordown & Charminster, Bournemouth. BH3 7LR

Saturday 23rd March 2024 at 7.30pm
BYHT and Liquorice Clarinet Quartet
Following our first collaboration in March 2023, we present another exciting performance, exploring a wide range of styles and repertoire.

St Mark’s Church Hall, Talbot Village, Bournemouth. BH10 4HY

Past Events >> 2023

Tuesday 5th December 2023 at 7.30pm
BYHT and Young Soloists Christmas Concert
This year’s festive celebration of young talent featuring the BYHT and young soloists in amongst the magical Christmas Tree Festival at St Luke’s Church. The perfect prelude to the festive season!

St Luke’s Church, Parish of Winton, Moordown & Charminster, Bournemouth. BH3 7LR

Saturday 18th November 2023 at 3.00pm
“Bell-Canto!” BYHT and St Peter’s Choir, Shaftesbury, in Concert
A unique and inspiring musical collaboration performed by Shaftesbury’s own St Peter’s Choir and the talented Bournemouth Youth Handbell Team. 

Shaftesbury Arts Centre Theatre, 13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 8AR

Tuesday 11th July 2023 at 7.30pm
BYHT and Young Soloists Summer Concert
Our Summer celebration of young talent featuring the BYHT and young soloists..

St Luke’s Church, Parish of Winton, Moordown & Charminster, Bournemouth. BH3 7LR

Saturday 13th May 2023 at 7.30pm
Summer Soirée with BYHT and the Chambermaids Ladies’ Choir
Following our hugely successful collaborative performance in 2022, we present another enjoyable and relaxed evening of music, performed by the BYHT and The Chambermaids Ladies’ Choir, a choir of female voices from Ringwood, directed by Ivy Tan. Back by popular demand!

St Mark’s Church Hall, Talbot Village, Bournemouth. BH10 4HY

Saturday 18th March 2023 at 7.30pm
Spring Concert – BYHT and Liquorice Clarinet Quartet
An exciting instrumental partnership enabling us to explore a whole range of musical colours, including the lighter musical and contemporary repertoire.

Lytchett Minster Parish Church, Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole. BH16 6JE

Past Events >> 2022

Tuesday 6th December 2022 at 7.30pm
BYHT and Young Soloists Christmas Concert
A festive celebration of young talent featuring the BYHT and young soloists in amongst the magical Christmas Tree Festival at St Luke’s Church. The perfect prelude to the festive season!

St Luke’s Church, Parish of Winton, Moordown & Charminster, Bournemouth. BH3 7LR

Saturday 19th November 2022 at 5.30pm
Joint Concert, featuring the BYHT and Christchurch Priory Choristers
Another unique collaboration in the beautiful setting and acoustic of one of our finest historic buildings.

Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. BH23 1BU

Saturday 15th October 2022 at 7.30pm
RNLI Lifeboats – Gala Concert
A fundraising Gala Concert in support of RNLI Lifeboats, featuring the BYHT along with the Bournemouth Male Voice, and Cadenza Choirs. An evening not-to-be missed!

Christchurch Priory, Quay Road, Christchurch. BH23 1BU

Tuesday 12th July 2022
BYHT and Young Soloists Summer Concert
A Summer celebration of young talent featuring the BYHT and young soloists..

St Luke’s Church, Parish of Winton, Moordown & Charminster, Bournemouth.

Saturday 4th June 2022
Croydon Performing Arts Festival – Gala Concert
A performance in the Fairfield Halls, Croydon, celebrating talented young musicians.

Fairfield Halls, Croydon

Tuesday 29th March 2022
An Evening of Music for Voices and Handbells
A relaxed evening of music, performed by the Bournemouth Youth Handbell Team and The Chambermaids Ladies’ Choir, a choir of female voices from Ringwood, directed by Ivy Tan. A unique and exciting collaboration!

St Mark’s Church Hall, Talbot Village, Bournemouth

Saturday 5th February 2022
Croydon Performing Arts Festival
A performance in the Ensembles category, followed by ten-pin bowling In Croydon!

“The overall performance was stylish and technically proficient…” Malcolm Ball, Adjudicator

Royal Russell School, Croydon

Past Events >> 2021

Tuesday 7th December 2021 at 7.30pm
BYHT & Friends Christmas Concert
Live music with the BYHT and soloists, again festive lights of the Parish of Winton, Moordown & Charminster’s Christmas Tree Festival.

St Luke’s Church, Winton, Bournemouth.

Saturday 13th June 2021
Instrumental Ensemble Category – Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival
Out of lockdown after a season of weekly “Zooms” plus a few rehearsals, a chance to perform again in the Bournemouth Festival.

Awarded First Place and “Distinction” in the Instrumental Section.

Freemasons Hall, Knole Road, Bournemouth. BH1 4DH

Tuesday 20th July 2021 at 7.30pm
Summer Concert, BYHT & Young Soloists
A celebration of young talent featuring the BYHT and young soloists.

St Luke’s Church, Winton, Bournemouth.

Past Events >> 2020

Saturday 12th December 2020 at 7.30pm
BYHT, Seasonal Strings and Young Soloists
Just out of another lockdown, a performance by the BYHT, with musician friends and young soloists, in the seasonal setting of the Parish Christmas Tree Festival.

St Luke’s Church, Winton, Bournemouth.

Saturday 21st November 2020
Concert with Liquorice Clarinet Quintet, 7.30pm
** We regret that this performance has been postponed, due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

St Thomas’ Church, Ensbury Park, Bournemouth. BH10 5BN

Saturday 13th June 2020
Ensembles Category – Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival
** We regret that this performance has been postponed, due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Freemasons Hall, Knole Road, Bournemouth. BH1 4DH

Saturday 16th May 2020
Performance with the Barclays House Choir and Orchestra
** We regret that this performance has been postponed, due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

St Peter’s Church, Parkstone, Poole. BH14 0NN

Saturday 21st March 2020
Rhythm of Life 2020 with Tempo Brass and Bournemouth School for Girls Chamber Choir
** We regret that this performance has been postponed, due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

St Mark’s Church, Talbot Village, Bournemouth

Past Events >> 2019

Tuesday 17th December 2019
15th Anniversary Christmas Festival Concert

Featuring the exciting talents of the Bournemouth Youth Handbell Team, Young Soloists and Alumni Team Members.

St Luke’s Church, St Luke’s Road, Winton, Bournemouth. BH3 7LR

Wednesday 3rd July 2019
“Transmission” – SoundStorm Broadcast

A performance as part of SoundStorm’s One-Day Festival “Transmission”

Upton House, Poole

Tuesday 2nd July 2019
“Symphony 125” James Redwood

Performance in Southampton Guildhall

Saturday 15th June 2019
Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival

Winner – Ensemble Category

Shelley Theatre, Bournemouth

Saturday 23rd March 2019
Rhythm of Life 2

BYHT / Tempo Brass / Bournemouth School for Girls Chamber Choir

St Mark’s Church, Talbot Village, Bournemouth

>> 2018

Saturday 17th March 2018
Rhythm of Life with Bournemouth School for Girls Chamber Choir and Tempo Brass

St Luke’s Church, Winton, Bournemouth

Saturday 28th April 2018
BYHT in Concert

Annunciation Church, Charminster, Bournemouth

Saturday 9th June 2018
Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival

Awarded the Lyon Cup for as Outstanding Performance in the Ensemble Category

Shelley Theatre, Bournemouth

Wednesday 4th July 2018
National Festival of Music for Youth, Ensemble Category Final

New Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Tuesday 17th July 2018
Maidment Court, Poole

Private Performance for Residents

Water Sports Social

Monday 5th November 2018
Music for Youth Prom

“Symphony 125” – James Redwood
Performance of solo Cadenza with members of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Soundstorm Youth Ensemble.

Royal Albert Hall, London

Friday 30th November 2018
Private Function

Italian Villa, Compton Acres, Poole

Tuesday 11th December
Private Performance

End of Term performance for Parents and Friends, by invitation only

Past Events >> 2017

5th April 2017
Evening Gala Concert for the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain

Exeter University, Great Hall

25th November 2017
Charity Concert for Hope in the Community

St John’s Church, Winton, Bournemouth

Saturday 16th December 2017
Christmas Concert with Verwood Concert Brass

Verwood Hub