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19th March 2024
How do you make your posts stand out, or reach out to new audiences? Ahead of Brass Band Week, we're offering a series of webinars centred around boosting your digital marketing skills.
18th March 2024
Thursday 14 March saw the Fifth Floor at Blackpool Tower host Freckleton Band, joined by drag artists Len Blanco and Donna Trump, for a night of big brass numbers, comedy skits and glamour.
18th March 2024
We're seeking new artists representing a range of disciplines to pair with member brass bands looking to challenge their normal performance practice.
Children playing the cornet in purple t-shirts
11th March 2024
Launch of new Gloucestershire band for young musicians
Mike Kilroy and other players in Hammonds Band being conducted by Kyle Blakc
6th March 2024
Mike Kilroy's thoughts on previous competitions and what can be gained from entering.
The text brass band week is written with valves coming off the start of each word, next to a collage of people of different ages playing brass instruments on a bright yellow background
4th March 2024
Upload your event listing now to be part of a nation-wide festival of brass banding.
1st March 2024
Following a successful recruitment exercise seeking interested candidates between the ages of 18-25, two new ‘young’ trustees will be joining the BBE Board.
The BBE Awards 2024 are now open for nominations
21st February 2024
BBE is proud to recognise those who have made an exceptional contribution to brass banding, which is why the Brass Bands England Aards 2024 are now open for nominations.
20th February 2024
Last year BBE Members took part in the annual membership survey, providing feedback that will go into shaping the future of BBE's work - now we share those results.
20th February 2024
BBE Members Drum and Brass see ACE Funding success for new project
20th February 2024
#PromsInThePlayground scheme returns for 2024
19th February 2024
The third round of applications for our collaborative programme - ‘Elevate’ - is now open.