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20th September 2021
Is your band as deaf-aware as it could be?
Ahead of his BBE webinar, we spoke to Sean Chandler about how you can become more deaf-aware, and how these strategies can ultimately benefit all members of your band.
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18th September 2021
Grab a discount on your Area test-piece
Make sure to use your BBE Member discount when purchasing your test-piece.
Band members are standing in line on a forecourt in front of a red brick building
18th September 2021
Brass at the Palace
Read the stiry of Tidworth Army Band as they begin their public duties changing the guard in both London and Windsor.
The Brass Band Conference 2021 Improving Our Art
14th September 2021
Brass Band Conference line-up revealed
Live-streamed on Saturday 25 September and free to access by all. Find out the full line-up of speakers here!
A glass jar on its side with coppe coins spilling out onto a wooden table
14th September 2021
New fundraising support for BBE member bands
A new role will support bands to become more financially sustainable - and applications for the position are still open!
Grey sword in front of sky with lightening bolts and text which reads "Excalibur Colin G. Dance Grade 3.5"
12th September 2021
BBE member composition makes test piece at German National Championships
BBE member Colin G Dance has had his work 'Excalibur' selected as the 3rd Section test piece for the finals of the National Brass Band Championships in Germany in 2022. Find out more about his catalogue of work.
12th September 2021
“Surtaal Celebrates” Grimethorpe's new musical fusion project
“Surtaal Celebrates” is the exciting new musical fusion project by Grimethorpe Colliery Band, composer Liz Lane and RSVP Bhangra.
6th September 2021
Besson to debut in partnership with 2022 Youth Champs
Brass Bands England (BBE) is delighted to announce a new partnership with Besson, strengthening the return of the National Youth Championships in 2022. At the event, which will take place at Corby Business Academy on 26-27 March, Besson’s...
Better banding for all
25th August 2021
Could you be our next Trustee?
We are looking for committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our board. Could this be you? Get in touch with us now!
Exterior of Symphony Hall in the early evening, The building is a large block with multiple levels of large glass windows
23rd August 2021
Europeans TICKET LOTTERY open now!
Don't miss your chance to attend the European Brass Band Championships in Birmingham in 2022! Gain priority booking in the £1 BBE TIcket Lottery. Here's the full programe...
Group of young people holding brass instrumentsm they are all pointing towards a man playing the trombone
18th August 2021
'National Universities Brass Band' forms to offer free performances in and around Sheffield
A group of talented young brass players will unite to form a new 'National Universities Brass Band', which will present a series of free concerts in and around Sheffield over the bank holiday weekend.
Conductor's hands holding a baton
18th August 2021
Want to network with other band conductors?
Join the BBCA for a chance to network with other conductors, meet the Exec, and be the first to hear the results of the national Conducting Survey. Register for your place now.