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19th August 2024
Take a look at our line-up of training and networking events for the autumn, running through to the end of 2024.
12th August 2024
We are happy to be supporting BBE member band Burbage Band (Buxton) on the delivery and promotion of their Burbage Works project, which is already well underway.  
12th August 2024
Following the announcement of our upcoming Volunteer Day at the Brass Bands Archive, we’ve put together a bonus exhibition on the history of brass banding for those participating in the day.
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12th August 2024
Following applications for the third round of Brass Bands England’s (BBE’s) Elevate programme the participating band has been announced as City of Bristol Brass Band.
8th August 2024
At the Brass Band Conductors’ Association’s AGM on Saturday 27 July it was reported that the organisation has continued to go from strength to strength throughout 2023/4, with membership growth at 18%.
8th August 2024
We are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of travel bursaries for this year’s event, set to take place on Saturday 19 October at China Exchange, London.
8th August 2024
The Brass Band Conference 2024 has been extended with additional online events being added to the programme. The Conference Fringe will offer further opportunities for learning as well as open up the Conference for those who are unable to attend the...
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6th August 2024
We are collaborating with Threads in the Ground and Redhills CIO to create a sound piece, Ancestral Reverb. BBE members are invited to submit suitable recordings, writing and images before the deadline of Monday 26 August at 9am.
6th August 2024
Thousands of people of all ages enjoyed performances and events across the country as part of a national Brass Band Week this July.
31st July 2024
BBE’s Elevate programme recently saw its second round of band and artist collaborations come to fruition in an outdoor performance of a new work.
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31st July 2024
Assist the Brass Bands Archive to identify currently unidentified photographs of brass bands and brass banders.
The European Brass Band Championships returns to London in 2028
31st July 2024
It's official: the 2028 European Brass Band Championships will take place in London.