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Insurance discounts with New moon
17th October 2022
BBE and Newmoon launch insurance discount with a personal touch
We are thrilled to have launched a new partnership with Newmoon Insurance to help BBE members to save on insuring their own instruments.
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11th October 2022
Conference: see who's coming, and don't miss the booking deadline!
With less than a week left to book your in-person tickets, see who else is coming to Sale on Saturday 22 October.
6th October 2022
Brass in Concert on course for record ticket sales
With an anticipated sell-out on the cards, don't miss your opportunity to come to the 45th Brass in Concert Championship! 
The Brass Band Conference 2022 - book your place now
4th October 2022
Free 1:1 advice sessions at The Brass Band Conference
In addition to a Keynote speech from Ian Bousfield and a wide range of talks and workshops, we're pleased to announce the opportunities to meet partners and sponsors on the day of the event.
Ian Bousfield
3rd October 2022
Full list of speakers announced for Brass Band Conference
This month Brass Bands England (BBE) presents a hybrid conference on Saturday 22 October, packed with exciting workshops, talks and presentations on the theme of ‘Banding for Life’.  
3rd October 2022
Meet the BBE team at The Brass Band Conference
At this month's Conference, a number of BBE staff members will be presenting on their fields of expertise, alongside a programme of independent speakers. Find out more now.
Room with large bed with white sheets and text reads 'rooms4groups'
21st September 2022
rooms4groups launches brass band partnership
Get discounted stays for your banding trips with our new accomodation partner, Rooms4Groups.
20th September 2022
New public donation platform supports future of brass banding
Brass Bands England has launched a new monthly and one-off donation-giving opportunity to secure the future of its national Brass Foundations music programme.  
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20th September 2022
Entry for Youth Champs 2023 is now open
Entry for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain is now open! Here's all you need to know for March 2023.
Alex 'Parky' Parker looks over items from the Brass Band Archive
19th September 2022
Brass Bands Archive receives support to preserve items of significance
The Brass Bands Archive has been awarded a grant to support the digitisation of the collection’s most fragile items.
Three youth brass players are dressed in Christmas outfits holding their instruments
19th September 2022
Christmas Crowdfunder approaches - don’t miss out
Following the success of the 2021 campaign, #BrassBandsAtChristmas will return to offer communities across the UK the chance to engage with their local brass band during the festive period as well as help bands raise vital funds.
A behind shot of Hammonds Band
15th September 2022
Hammonds Band: what does safeguarding mean for brass bands?
Safeguarding is the practice of ensuring that vulnerable people have their health, wellbeing and rights protected in society.