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A children's brass band being conducted playing instruments while standing in front of a Youth Fest banner
9th June 2025
Following a successful debut in 2024, Youth Fest - Brass Bands England's National Youth Brass Band Festival - is back for a second year of feel-good entertainment and musical inclusivity.
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9th June 2025
Don't miss Brass Bands England's latest webinar all about data collection. Sounds dull? Not at all! In this free session, discover how you can transform key information into fundraising goals in just a few simple steps.
Focus on one child playing a cornet within a band in the centre. BBE logo, in partnership with NSPCC and Arts Council England on the left. BandSafe logo and web address on the right
5th June 2025
Brass Bands England (BBE) recently appointed a new Safeguarding Manager, who will be delivering the next round of BandSafe training.
5th June 2025
The Brass Band Conductors’ Association has announced its ten outstanding semi-finalists selected for the 2025 BBCA Conducting Competition - the organisation's premier annual event.
16th May 2025
We know many of you have been waiting for new dates for members’ training sessions - and here they are! As well as a new on-request system so you’ll never miss out.
Text reads 'Save money on your band's clothing with ARC workwear' with an image of two jackets, one black, one orange to the right.
14th May 2025
Need to get your band’s casual uniform ready for the summer concert season? Thanks to Brass Bands England’s (BBE) ongoing partnership with ARC, members can benefit from two new, time-limited deals to upgrade their band’s attire.
Collage of three images depicting summer scenes of bandstands, deck chairs and seagulls
13th May 2025
Brass at the Seaside returns to St Anne’s Bandstand, Lytham, across Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July 2025, bringing a full weekend of open-air brass music back to the Fylde Coast. The event is free to attend and continues to grow as a summer staple in...
Photo of Elland Silver Band and advert for concert
12th May 2025
Lights, Camera, Action! A feast of TV and film music, performed by Elland Silver Band, brings us to the thrilling climax of the 2025 Brass Band Conductors’ Association Conducting Competition. 
12th May 2025
Join us at The National Coal Mining Museum for England on Saturday 7 June, when Bold as Brass returns to the historic venue.
16th April 2025
Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced another success for its fundraising service with a new Project Grant being awarded from Arts Council England to BBE member Drum and Brass CIC to support its 2025 Brass at the Castle initiative.  
16th April 2025
Brass Bands England is delighted to partner with Arts Council England’s Digital Culture Network (DCN) to present a free webinar, sharing expert insight into how bands can better promote themselves through video. 
BBCA logo
9th April 2025
Midday on Tuesday 22nd April is the new closing date for entering this year’s BBCA conducting competition. The competition is open to conductors of all levels, and the BBCA invite entries from anywhere in the world.