News | Monday, 2 February, 2025
The schedule sees a varied programme, which includes free and discounted training for bands and individuals who are members of BBE.
Most events are open to non-BBE members at a fee. BBE also invites everyone, including non-members, to join them for Tackling Performance Anxiety on Thursday 12 February. Led by expert guest Dr Michael Bonshor, who will be joined by BBE’s Fundraising Service and Development Manager Beth Lambert, the session will explore how performance anxiety affects players and how to manage it in healthy ways.
Brass Bands England Members have some excellent benefits for the events series, with access to all webinars and drop-in sessions free of charge, discounted rates for BandSafe training and exclusive access to Governance and Fundraising Training.
Following positive feedback from both participating bands and audiences, Youth Champs will once again be taking place at King Edward's School on Saturday 17 April 2027.
To celebrate the upcoming Volunteers' Week, we're holding a special Unsung Hero Awards.
We're pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Baumann as Interim Chief Executive Officer, following a successful transitionary leadership period led by Nigel Stevens from January to the end of April 2026.