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20th September 2022
New public donation platform supports future of brass banding
Brass Bands England has launched a new monthly and one-off donation-giving opportunity to secure the future of its national Brass Foundations music programme.  
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20th September 2022
Entry for Youth Champs 2023 is now open
Entry for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain is now open! Here's all you need to know for March 2023.
Alex 'Parky' Parker looks over items from the Brass Band Archive
19th September 2022
Brass Bands Archive receives support to preserve items of significance
The Brass Bands Archive has been awarded a grant to support the digitisation of the collection’s most fragile items.
Three youth brass players are dressed in Christmas outfits holding their instruments
19th September 2022
Christmas Crowdfunder approaches - don’t miss out
Following the success of the 2021 campaign, #BrassBandsAtChristmas will return to offer communities across the UK the chance to engage with their local brass band during the festive period as well as help bands raise vital funds.
A behind shot of Hammonds Band
15th September 2022
Hammonds Band: what does safeguarding mean for brass bands?
Safeguarding is the practice of ensuring that vulnerable people have their health, wellbeing and rights protected in society.
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9th September 2022
Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Throughout her 70-year reign, Her Majesty was associated with brass band in a number of ways, who have had the pleasure of performing forher at many hundreds of civic and royal occasions.
Two blue and gold stand banners with text "European Brass Band Championship"
7th September 2022
BBE reveals support package for European representatives
We are thrilled to announce a support package for bands representing England at the European Brass Band Championship.
Text reads "Youth Champs" where the Y is shaped like two horns with splashes of blue, yellow and pink in the background
7th September 2022
Could you be our adjudicator for Youth Champs 2023?
The four adjudicators will share the judging and feedback responsibilities of the event’s three categories in Stockport this March.
30th August 2022
Free Brass Foundations workshop in Sussex
LGB Brass are pleased to be hosting a free workshop day on Saturday 24th September. 
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17th August 2022
Time-limited offer: we'll write your funding bid up to £10k
Does your band have an event or anniversary coming up that you'd like to celebrate? Whatever you are thinking of raising money for, we can help with our time-limited fundraising service.
Brass Foundations
15th August 2022
Free Brass Foundations workshop in Northumberland
Ellington Colliery Brass Band are pleased to be hosting a free youth workshop in Morpeth, Northumberland this Saturday 20 August.
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11th August 2022
Five things to do before term starts
Whether you’re about to resume rehearsal after the summer break or return to school with your youth band - our handy guide can help you get ready for action this coming term.