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10th October 2024
So Matsukawa claims his prize at the helm of Foden’s
Following on from his recent victory at this year's Brass Band Conductors' Association's (BBCA’s) flagship Conducting Competition, So Matsukawa has gone on to claim his prize of a unique opportunity to rehearse and conduct a championship band.
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10th October 2024
BBCA at the Brass Band Conference
The Brass Band Conductors’ Association is delighted to share an update on its presence at the Brass Band Conference 2024. 
BBE AGM Save the Date graphic with logo
1st October 2024
BBE invites members to its Annual General Meeting
BBE looks forward to sharing its reports, taking questions and involving its members in the online AGM to be held on October 29th.
25th September 2024
BBE's Helen Minshall wins Classic FM award!
Lancashire-based Helen Minshall has been announced as the winner of Visiting Music Teacher 2024 in the Classic FM Music Teacher of the year awards. Celebrating the outstanding work and contribution made by music teachers across the UK, the awards.
11th September 2024
Explore Your Archive Spotlight: The Brass Bands Archive
We are excited to announce we are 'Explore Your Archive’s' current spotlight, a digital exhibition space showcasing the Archive and its collections.
9th September 2024
Thinking of giving adjudication a try? Hear from the Youth Champs judges
The National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (Youth Champs) is a prestigious event that celebrates the musical talents of young brass band musicians across the UK.
A view of Millenium Bridge with St Paul's Cathedral rising in the distance in the centre. Seen at the bottom left is the City of London School, the new venue for the Brass Band Conference 2024
9th September 2024
Brass Band Conference gets venue upgrade
A change of London venue for The Brass Band Conference 2024 offers improved transport links and stunning views of London.
9th September 2024
Applications reopen with five new artists for BBE’s Elevate
We have thrilled to have confirmed the selection of five outstanding artists for participation in our artistic collaboration programme, Elevate.
2nd September 2024
A Brass Band Dynasty - Listen now to The Brass Band Podcast: Archive Edition
This week the fourth episode of our new podcast series ‘The Brass Band Podcast: Archive Edition’ has launched.
2nd September 2024
Have your say on the future of the Brass Bands Archive
The Brass Bands Archive is the world’s largest archive dedicated to preserving global brass band heritage.
27th August 2024
Could you be a Youth Champs 2025 adjudicator?
Following two consecutive years of successful open call, we are opening applications for six adjudication positions at next year’s Youth Champs. 
22nd August 2024
Recruitment of Trustees for the Northern Regional Brass Band Trust
Are you passionate about brass bands? The NRBBT is now seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to join the board of trustees.