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7th March 2025
The adjudication panel for the 2025 Brass Band Conductors’ Association’s (BBCA’s) conducting competition finals on 28 June has been announced. The BBCA is delighted to have engaged the services of two dynamic conducting personalities.
7th March 2025
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 Hall.
5th March 2025
BBCA Conducting Competition test pieces announced
10th March 2025
We have opened registration for two of our annual, nationwide events. The events are open to all brass bands, regardless of if they are members of BBE, and participation is free to all.
5th March 2025
Enter the Brass Band Conductors’ Association’s conducting competition by 10 April 2024 and you could be conducting Hammonds and possibly Foden’s!
3rd March 2025
If you've ever thought about being paid to work in the sector you love, well, this might just be your chance. We currently have three new paid opportunities to join our team across a range of experience levels.
3rd March 2025
With Youth Champs round the corner, we're excited that Arc is offering the following deals specifically with our youth bands and our student members in mind.
24th February 2025
Hear a record number of bands at Youth Champs as tickets go on sale for 2025 event
18th February 2025
The 2025 BBCA conducting competition is open to all conductors whether you're conducting a higher section band or a local community group. The experience and feedback can be invaluable. Hear what finalist Fiona Bishop had to say about reaching the...
17th February 2025
Visitors and performers at the upcoming Yorkshire regional contest at Huddersfield Town Hall will have the chance to visit the national Brass Bands Archive, housed a short stroll away at the University of Huddersfield’s Heritage Quay site.
13th February 2025
New year, new look. Thanks to a partnership with ARC, BBE members can benefit from an exclusive offer on a range of high-quality branded clothing and merchandise.
There are currently two offers available for members to take advantage off:
10th February 2025
Now an annual event in its fourth year, #PromsInThePlayground is the initiative that encourages community bands to connect with their local schools by offering a performance in that school's playground.