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Shortlist announced: Brass Bands England Awards 2023 and public vote for Band Project

See the shortlist announcement for the Brass Bands England Awards 2023
Wednesday, 12 July, 2023

Following an enthusiastic input from the brass band community that saw over 100 nominations made across the categories, BBE is pleased to announce the shortlist for the Brass Bands England Awards 2023.

BBE Chair Michael Kilroy commented: “A big thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a band, performer, conductor or project. Your contribution means that we can now celebrate their success and commitment within our community. The standard this year was, as always, incredibly high, and that shows in our shortlist - a true showcase of brass banding across the country.”

The winners of the Awards will be announced at a ceremony at The Brass Band Conference 2023 on Saturday 7 October at the University of Huddersfield. The Conference will include keynote speaker Gavin Higgins, an exclusive Q&A with Arts Council England CEO Darren Henley, and a host of speakers and presentations on a theme of "Heritage and Innovation". It promises to be a day of networking, sharing and learning. See the full programme here.

Shortlisted nominees

Brass Bands England Young Bandsperson Award:

  • Cameron Stewart

  • Elise Hale

  • George Fearnley

Brass Bands England Services to Youth Award:

  • Graham Helm

  • Paul Kirk

  • Stephen Popham

Brass Bands England Outstanding Contribution:

  • Ann Headworth

  • Colin Dye

  • David Pegram

  • Geoff Hunter

  • Malcolm Lewis

Brass Band Conductor Award, supported by the Brass Band Conductors’ Association:

  • Daniel Brooks

  • Louise Renshaw

  • Nicholas Eastwood

  • Rachel Hockley-Warner

  • Toby Hobson

Cast your vote now

BBE are requesting your vote for the Band Project of the Year Award, the winner of which will be decided by the general public.

Shortlisted projects for this award, supported by rooms4groups, are:

  • Light the Lakes, City of Birmingham Brass Band

  • ConsTest at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

  • Bandamonium, Hatherleigh Silver Band

  • BrassSparks, LGB Brass

  • Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers Live, The WFEL Fairey Band

Find out more about each Project before making your selection via the online form.

 

Winners for all Award categories will be announced and presented to winners at a ceremony at The Brass Band Conference. Book your conference place now.

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