To help keep The Brass Band Conference accessible to bands across the country, we are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of travel bursaries for this year’s event, due to take place on Saturday 7 October at the University of Huddersfield.
Due to funding restrictions, we can only extend this offer to English bands this time around. Depending on proximity from Huddersfield, individual’s in BBE Member Bands or those with Individual Membership can apply for:
- £50 for those based within miles 75 miles
- £100 for those based within miles 150 miles
- £150 for those based further than 150 miles
Bursary funds are to be put towards rail fare or mileage at a cost of £0.45 per mile. Where rail fare or mileage is less than the bursary given, we will only reimburse up to the cost of the fare. The bursary cannot be used for hotels or taxis. As Huddersfield train station is a ten minute walk from the venue, we ask that delegates travel by train where possible.
Bursaries are limited and funds are not guaranteed, however, should you apply for a bursary and be unsuccessful we will try to prioritise you or members of your band should support for future events become available. We expect to be able to offer 6 - 10 bursaries for 2023, only available to BBE members. Depending on application numbers, we may choose to limit bursaries to one per band.
A valid Conference ticket will be required to attend the event. A limited number of places will be held for prospective bursary recipients to purchase on confirmation of bursary funding.
Please apply by 9am on Monday 21 August. Successful applicants will be contacted that week and funds will be granted in October, after the Conference, on submission of relevant travel receipts.
Not sure if your band is a member? Contact us at info@bbe.org.uk.