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22nd January 2025
Work with us! We are seeking a part-time Events and Communications Coordinator. The part-time position is on a fixed-term contract of 12 months, with a total salary of £22,932 pro rata (£18,345). Remote working is suitable for this role.
22nd January 2025
We have recently made some changes to our processes in order to improve safeguarding.
20th January 2025
After a successful event in 2024, the Bold as Brass contest will return this summer to the National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield.
20th January 2025
Those visiting the National Coal Mining Museum for England will now have the opportunity to view a collection of items from the Brass Bands Archive. 
16th January 2025
This blog explores the records the Brass Bands Archive hold relating to Wingates band, including a framed Pretoria pit disaster centenary armband by the Wingates Band 2010 which is currently on display at The National Coal Mining Museum.
16th January 2025
We have launched a new project evaluation offer to support bands to operate at their best by learning from the successes and challenges of their projects.
16th January 2025
Before installing a small BBE display at The National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield, Heritage Project Coordinator Sue Pope delves into the much-discussed connections between mining, brass bands, contests and galas, illuminated with images from the...
13th January 2025
In this blog, we’re delving into the rich history of St Hilda Colliery Band through the records held in the Brass Bands Archive.
9th January 2025
Work with us! BBE are seeking additional support to assist in upgrading our online systems. The new project will see us move from our existing CiviCRM database to the iMIS Platform, alongside a new front-end website.
7th January 2025
We're pleased to provide a discount on our member-only series of in-depth training courses this January and into spring.
7th January 2025
The Brass Band Conference is for anyone and everyone involved in the world of brass banding.
16th December 2024
As we plan for another year of banding, we spoke to our Admin Coordinator, Sara Webb, about her recent experience attending First Aid at Work…