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Brass Band Conductors' Association logo made of a treble clef that looks like a conductor
12th June 2024
Yamaha sponsors BBCA Conducting Competition and Gala Concert
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...
Musical instruments in white against a lilac background. On the left is Foyle Foundation Youth Fest
5th June 2024
Tickets now on sale for first ever brass Youth Fest
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.
A drawing of a woman in front of a projector, upon which is a brass instrument. On the left side is written Introduction to the Brass Bands Archive, Monday 17 June
5th June 2024
Get to know the Brass Bands Archive
Ever wondered what the Brass Bands Archive is all about? Later this month our Archivist will be sharing just that in a new webinar.
Brass Foundations Future Leaders programme, children playing brass instruments with teacher looking over
4th June 2024
Brass Foundations Future Leaders’ Programme applications now open
Brass Foundations Future Leaders’ Programme applications now open
Mike and Kenny stand outside the gates of Buckingham Palace. Both wear dark blue suits with yellow ties.
29th May 2024
Brass bands represented at royal gathering for UK creative industries
BBE was represented at a recent Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, celebrating the contribution to the nation of the cultural arts sector.
A graphic of a phone set up to look like a podcast is playing. On the screen is written Introducing the Brass Bands Archive
24th May 2024
BBE launches new Archive podcast series
In need of a new podcast to listen to? We've got you covered. This week we launched 'The Brass Band Podcast: Archive Edition' and the first episode is available wherever you get your podcasts.
BBCA logo with hand holding a baton
21st May 2024
BBCA Conducting Competition 2024 semi-finalists announced
The ten shortlisted semi-finalists in the Brass Band Conductors’ Association's flagship Conducting Competition have been announced.
14th May 2024
Bold as Brass band line-up announced
Bold as Brass contest, held at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield and delivered in association with Brass Bands England, returns on the 15th June 2024, where 10 bands will participate in the inclusive contest. 
Burbage band members are sitting down in a circle band formation playing instruments, wearing red brass band blazors, the conductor is standing at the front facing the band
10th May 2024
Funding Success for The Burbage Works
Another success for a BBE member band using our Fundraising Service
Group of four primary-school aged girls wearing red sweatshirts stood looking at each other in field holding brass instruments and smiling
9th May 2024
New resource: #PromsInThePlayground song
Download the new #PromsInThePlayground song sheet music and backing tracks for music-making with schools this July.
9th May 2024
Brass Bands Archive blog: manuscript scores
Another month, means another blog from the Brass Bands Archive! This time our volunteers explore a selection of beautiful manuscript scores were donated to the Brass Bands Archive in 2022.
4th May 2024
Brass in Concert 2024 draw results
Find out the order of play for Brass in Concert 2024 - Championship and Youth contest.