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18th October 2021
Could you volunteer at our next event?
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support a number of significant banding events in 2022.
Side-profile of paul playing a soprano cornet. He is wearing a black jacket and glasses. The room is dark and a conductor can be seen in the distance
18th October 2021
Paul Richards joins BBE board
Paul Richards, soprano cornet player of Flowers Band, has been elected to join the BBE Board as its latest Trustee, following this year’s Brass Bands England Annual General Meeting,
Development weekends
12th October 2021
Philip Harper & Roger Webster: Cornwall workshop days
We're excited for the return of our BBE Development Weekends in a few weeks' time, at our first stop, Cornwall.
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7th October 2021
Want to become a charity, or aren't sure? Join our Q&A
This Monday 11 October at 7pm we'll be hosting an 'ask us anything’ drop-in session on the topic of charities, why your band has a charitable purpose, and all of the many benefits you can access on registration.
30th September 2021
Could you lend your expertise at the Brass Band Archive?
Preserving Brass Band Heritage: call for volunteers to help make the National Brass Band Archive accessible to the public
Group of six young boys carrying a trombone or cornet are standing in front of a red floor in front of a red and yellow mural
30th September 2021
Support needed for Brass for Africa Brass Music Intern
Support Cornetist Verity Flood as she launches her Brass for Africa crowdfunding campaign at the Royal Albert Hall this Saturday.
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27th September 2021
Benefit from crowdfunding this Christmas - register NOW to take part
Following the success of the 2020 #SaveOurBrassBands campaign, it's time to sign up for our new crowdfunding campaign for the banding community.
Exterier of Symphony Hall Birmingham in the early evening shows a rectangular concrete and glass building with a large shallow square pool of water in front of it
27th September 2021
Announcing: changes in the EBBC qualification process
We are happy to announce important changes in the qualification process for English bands attending the European Brass Band Championships (EBBC).
Text reads "Youth champs" the Y of the logo is shaped like two horns and is placed over coloured splats
27th September 2021
Youth Champs deadline fast approaching - enter your band now!
Entry for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain can be found on the Brass Bands England website.
The Brass Band England Awards 2021
24th September 2021
Winners of the Brass Bands England Awards 2021 Revealed!
The winners of this year’s Brass Bands England Awards have been revealed at a virtual ceremony at today's Brass Band Conference.
24th September 2021
Vaughan Williams tribute by Philip Wilby to test Europe’s Champion bands
We are excited to announce the composer of the set test for for the 2022 European Brass Band Championships, in association with World of Brass, to be held in Symphony Hall Birmingham. Find out more now.
CJ Wu and BBE's Rosie standing in front of a large white backdrop with a soundwave. Rosie is wearing a white jacket and CJ is wearing black. They are both holding a clear rectangular plaque
22nd September 2021
CJ Wu receives conducting trophy
Congratulations to CJ Wu, winner of this year's Brass Band Conductors' Association annual Conducting Competition. Here, BBE's Rosie  met CJ at Media City to present her with her winner's trophy.