On this page you'll find a break-down of services available for orgnisational and individual memberships. For further examples and details on projects you can get involved in, please see our 10 reasons to join BBE article.
Organisational Membership (price dependent on organisation size)
Services
- Access to BBE Project Management and Fundraising services
- List your band and advertise for players using BBE's Find a Band feature
- Advertise your upcoming events on the BBE website
- Free Affiliate Membership of Making Music
- Guidance and assistance with funding and fundraising including support in running an annual crowdfunding campaign
- Help and advice to help your band flourish
Discounts
- Band insurance: eligibility for discounts through our insurance partners (This alone could cover your membership fee!)
- Discount on St John Ambulance training
- Partnership with ARC workwear and clothing - beat the online price
Events and Training
- Free, discounted or exclusive access to BBE events and training
- Access to the bespoke members' resources on our website
Education and Safeguarding
- Use of our free volunteer DBS checking service for eligible roles
- Discounted Professional DBS checks
- Safeguarding training and use of the 'BandSafe' Toolkit
- Individual safeguarding advice
- Access to the BBE-held BOPA for Child Performance Licensing
- Discounted entry to the Youth Champs
- Access to support for your youth programmes from the Brass Foundations team
Networking and News
- Get up-to-date news directly to your inbox via the Members Newsletter
- Nominate someone for the BBE Awards
- Connect with other members via the BBE Facebook Group
National Advocacy
- Nomination and voting rights at BBE General Meetings (one vote per Organisational Membership)
- BBE gives you national representation and undertakes lobbying on behalf of all bands
- Participate in the Members Working Group
Individual Membership (£30 per year)
For anyone who is not already a member of BBE through their own band, and is not a member of the BBCA
- Access to exclusive personal instrument insurance offers
- Free, discounted or exclusive access to BBE events and training
- Access to the bespoke members' resources on our website
- Access to support from the Brass Foundations team
- Get up-to-date news directly to your inbox via the Members Newsletter
- Nominate someone for the BBE Awards
- Connect with other members via the BBE Facebook Group
- Discounted Safeguarding training and use of the 'BandSafe' Toolkit
- Nomination and voting rights at BBE General Meetings (one vote per Organisational Membership or Individual Membership)
- Participate in the Members Working Group
Student Membership (free)
This membership is for those in full-time higher education and comes with the same benefits as Individual membership, please see above.
BBCA Membership (£50 per year)
- Includes free Individual Membership of BBE (see Individual Membership Benefits)
- One free professional enhanced DBS check (requested through band/organisation)
- Discounts on BBCA and BBE events, including entry to the BBCA flagship annual Conducting Competition
- The opportunity to partake in the BBCA Mentoring Scheme
- Listing in the Member Directory
- Access to conducting-related member resources
- BBCA services and activities
For a full list of membership options, please visit the Join Us page.