The Brass Band Conference 2024: Creative Communities

Booking for The Brass Band Conference 2024 has now closed. Looking for a last-minute place? Contact us to check for cancellations: conference@bbe.org.uk.

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The Brass Band Conference is back! This year Brass Bands England is delighted to present a vibrant conference day packed with exciting workshops, talks and presentations on the theme of ‘Creative Communities’. Everyone is welcome but exclusive discounts available for Brass Bands England Members.

For full information on the programme, speakers, and FAQ please visit our Conference homepage.

What’s in it for me?

• Meet and network with brass banders from across the country
• Participate in high-quality workshops and presentations, and join the conversation
• Celebrate the winners of this year’s Brass Band England Awards
• Speak to the Brass Bands England Team, our partners and sponsors
• Book in 1:1 on the day session with the Making Music team

What about timings for the day?

The conference opens at 9.30 for registration, coffee and networking with talks, workshops, discussion sessions and performances running from 10:30 - 17.00. We’ll finish the day with a drinks reception - and all ticket holders are invited!

Download the conference programme

Meet the speakers! Click on each person below to find out more about them and how they’re contributing to this year’s conference. 

See who's coming

View the 2024 delegate list

Further information

City of London School boasts excellent travel links and stunning views out across Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, the Shard and even St Paul's Cathedral. There is step free access from the Riverside entrance. There is lift access to each floor of the building, with each conference space being fully accessible.

NB: Please note that the venue is fully accessible, however for attendees who will be attending using a wheelchair please let us know in advance so we can provide specific information to support your travel to and into the venue to be as smooth as possible.

Transport: The nearest underground stations are Mansion House and Blackfriars (4 minute walk), St Paul’s (6 minute walk) and Bank (10 minute walk). The nearest Overground stations are Blackfriars (4 minute walk), Cannon Street (6 minute walk), London Bridge (12 minute walk) and Liverpool Street Station (25 minute walk).We encourage everyone to use public transport to reach us where possible.

Last minute places

Booking for The Brass Band Conference 2024 has now closed. Looking for a last-minute place? Contact us to check for cancellations: conference@bbe.org.uk.

If you have any access needs that we need to be aware of for us to support the event (including any dietary requirements please email conference@bbe.org.uk prior to the event.

Any questions? Just email our events team on conference@bbe.org.uk

Cancellation Policy is available to read here.