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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…
16th December 2024
With the new year within touching distance, it’s the perfect time to note key dates for the new year. With this in mind, we want to remind our members and the wider banding sector of important dates for the 2025 band calendar!
16th December 2024
“From where I see it, brass bands are a great example of a community coming together through music,” award-winning composer, musician and producer Shri Sriram told us prior to his address at this year’s Brass Band Conference.
3rd December 2024
It's that time again, folks. 2024 is drawing to a close and the BBE Team will be taking their annual break towards the end of the month.
21st November 2024
If you're preparing for the upcoming National Youth Brass Band Championships, Youth Champs, please take note of temporary adjustments to the contest's rules.