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2020 Youth Champs cancelled

It is with deep regret that Brass Bands England (BBE) announces the cancellation of the 2020 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, scheduled to be held at Magna Science Adventure Park in Rotherham on 28 March, due to the ongoing effect of the Coronavirus.

The...

alex@bbe.org.uk 4 years 2 months ago
2020 Youth Champs opens for entries with new focus on participation

Brass Bands England is pleased to open applications to bands wishing to compete at the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain on Saturday 28 March 2020. Next year’s event will take place at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham, five miles from Sheffield City Centre....

alex@bbe.org.uk 4 years 6 months ago
2021 Youth Champs cancelled

 

Brass Bands England (BBE) has confirmed the cancellation of the 2021 National Youth Brass Championships, traditionally held on the last weekend in March. 

Commenting on the cancellation, BBE’s Chief Executive Officer Kenny Crookston said: “This is obviously...

alex@bbe.org.uk 3 years 5 months ago
2022 Award winners reflect on their success

After the announcement of the Brass Bands England 2022 Award winners at last month’s Brass Band Conference in Sale, the BBE team spoke to the inspiring individuals behind this year’s awards to find out more...

clair@bbe.org.uk 1 year 5 months ago
5 reasons to join our Band Governance Bootcamp this May

Chair, Treasurer or key decision maker of a band? We recommend attending our online Band Governance Bootcamp, an interactive and intensive course specifically created to address important areas of focus for those running bands and designed to meet the needs of the sector.

Five...

chloe@bbe.org.uk 2 years 1 month ago
A Bright Future for NEMYBB

Following the success of their first course back in June, the North East Midlands Youth Brass Band (NEMYBB) is delighted to announce a partnership with the Nottinghamshire Music Hub ensuring the future of the band until the end of 2017. Again a star line-up of tutors will be on hand to work with...

alex@bbe.org.uk 7 years 7 months ago
A comprehensive guide to DBS checks and certificates Angharad Muir-Davies 3 years 2 months ago
A finalist's view on entering the BBCA conducting competition

Fiona Bishop, who was appointed MD of the East Riding of Yorkshire Band in 2022 was successful in reaching the final of the 2023 BBCA conducting competition.

To enter Fiona submitted a 10-minute video of...

rosie@bbe.org.uk 1 month 1 week ago
A guide to Child Performance Licensing at Whit Friday 2019

 

Many member bands have been in touch with us in recent months asking about the requirements for Child Performance Licensing at the different contests. BBE has been working with organisers in both Whit Friday areas and their respective licensing officers to create a solution...

alex@bbe.org.uk 4 years 11 months ago
A look back at The Brass Band Conference 2023

Last month saw The Brass Band Conference return, with 180 people gathering from across 80 bands at the University of Huddersfield for a day of networking and inspiring breakout sessions.

What was the day about?

The Brass Band Conference was centred around providing attendees with...

chloe@bbe.org.uk 6 months 1 week ago