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Better Banding for All
5th May 2021
With the rise in stress and anxiety, exacerbated by the pressures and impact of Covid 19, there has never been a more important time to introduce and practice mindfulness.
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4th May 2021
Opportunity for young players to participate in Opera North's Brass Academy. £130 per person but bursaries and payment plans available. Enrole by Monday 17 May 2021.
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4th May 2021
Are you a woman in banding? Brass Bands England's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group would like to hear about your experiences within the brass banding sector.
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4th May 2021
With just weeks left to submit your nominations for the Brass Band England Awards, we’re highlighting the category that's all about supporting young people within the banding sector
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21st April 2021
Early 2021 has seen BBE delve into the Brass Band Archive - a vast array of sheet music and brass band memorabilia, accumulated over the past 50 years! Find out more...
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14th April 2021
We spoke to Band Supplies, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of brass and woodwind instruments and accessories, who shared with us five ways in which they can help you prepare for a return to banding.
Band Governance Bootcamp
13th April 2021
We are pleased to launch our brand new essential governance training for bands. Join our Bootcamp day for a detailed look at all aspects of good governance.
12th April 2021
371 people tuned into our exciting and interactive workshop day last week. Here's what they thought, plus your chance to watch again.
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7th April 2021
Louis Dowdeswell. accomplished young British trumpet player, music producer and content creator, is the latest Yamaha Performing Artist to feature in our Online Development Programme.
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6th April 2021
The Brass Band Conductors’ Association’s annual Conducting Competition has a track record of discovering some of the very best conducting talent. And it’s open to all conductors, of all levels, wherever you are located. Just submit your existing...
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2nd April 2021
BBE is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund. Amongst other things his award will support our flagship rejuvenation project, Brass Foundations.
17th March 2021
If you're new or fairly new to playing a brass instrument, join us for a free fun-filled live-streamed workshop day, delivered by the BBE Brass Foundations team.