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Exterier of Symphony Hall Birmingham in the early evening shows a rectangular concrete and glass building with a large shallow square pool of water in front of it
27th September 2021
We are happy to announce important changes in the qualification process for English bands attending the European Brass Band Championships (EBBC).
Text reads "Youth champs" the Y of the logo is shaped like two horns and is placed over coloured splats
27th September 2021
Entry for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain can be found on the Brass Bands England website.
The Brass Band England Awards 2021
24th September 2021
The winners of this year’s Brass Bands England Awards have been revealed at a virtual ceremony at today's Brass Band Conference.
24th September 2021
We are excited to announce the composer of the set test for for the 2022 European Brass Band Championships, in association with World of Brass, to be held in Symphony Hall Birmingham. Find out more now.
CJ Wu and BBE's Rosie standing in front of a large white backdrop with a soundwave. Rosie is wearing a white jacket and CJ is wearing black. They are both holding a clear rectangular plaque
22nd September 2021
Congratulations to CJ Wu, winner of this year's Brass Band Conductors' Association annual Conducting Competition. Here, BBE's Rosie  met CJ at Media City to present her with her winner's trophy.
Text reads "Youth champs" the Y of the logo is shaped like two horns and is placed over coloured splats
21st September 2021
Entry for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain is now open for youth bands of all levels, including a special debut section for those new to contesting.
20th September 2021
Charitable grant-making foundation Garfield Weston is the latest supporter of Brass Bands England activities, recently awarding a £50,000 grant to our organisation.
Text reads "Development Weekends" next to an abstract pattern of trianges, clefs, a musical note and a heart, with triangular images of a music stand and a young girl playing the horn
20th September 2021
BBE training events are BACK. Join us in Cornwall or Leeds, and why not make a weekend of it?
20th September 2021
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.
Instrument and case on a table with close-up of a black jacket in the foreground with text Brass Bands England embroidered on it
18th September 2021
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
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
Live-streamed on Saturday 25 September and free to access by all. Find out the full line-up of speakers here!