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1st July 2024
Brass Bands England’s Chief Executive Officer Kenny Crookston explains the origins and development of the British-style brass band.
19th June 2024
Entry for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2025, known as Youth Champs, is now open to all youth bands wishing to participate in the 2025 event.
19th June 2024
The Brass Band Conference returns this October and tickets are now on sale. Find out more about the events of the day.
19th June 2024
Find out who's made the shortlist for the Brass Bands England Awards 2024.
17th June 2024
Semi-finalists from across the world battle it out in the BBCA's flagship Conducting Competition.
14th June 2024
It's back! New and specially commissioned for Youth Champs 2025. Find out more.
12th June 2024
It's time for another Brass Bands Archive blog! This time Alex Parker, our Membership Development Manager, delves into a donation from the Meltham and Meltham Mills Brass Band.
12th June 2024
Yamaha are once again sponsoring the Brass Band Conductors’ Association’s conducting competition. The BBCA is delighted to have them on board for this their annual flagship event, which will take place on Saturday 15 June at Eccles Town...
5th June 2024
Tickets are now on sale for the first ever National Youth Brass Band Festival due to take place on Friday 28 June at the Barnsley Civic.
5th June 2024
Ever wondered what the Brass Bands Archive is all about? Later this month our Archivist will be sharing just that in a new webinar.
4th June 2024
Brass Foundations Future Leaders’ Programme applications now open
29th May 2024
BBE was represented at a recent Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, celebrating the contribution to the nation of the cultural arts sector.