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6th September 2023
BBE would like to remind prospective and regular entrants of changes to the usual registration window, which has opened early in order to allow bands more time to plan their participation.
5th September 2023
UniBrass announce exciting new project the Composition Competition!
4th September 2023
For any brass player seeking a perfect embouchure, the Maurice Porter Exhibition and associated new website created by the British Dental Association is a must.
31st August 2023
A record number of delegates have registered to attend this year's event in Huddersfield this October. See who's going and secure one of the remaining places.
30th August 2023
The Brass Bands Archive (BBA) is to receive £99,800 of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support its ongoing development and access to its collection.
30th August 2023
BBE is pleased to announce that applications are now open for six adjudication positions at next year’s National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (Youth Champs).
23rd August 2023
A special breakout session at The Brass Band Conference 2023 will offer delegates the chance to attend a talk about the development of the Brass Bands Archive (BBA) as well as participate in a guided tour of the Strong Room and view a temporary...
18th August 2023
BBE's popular safeguarding programme, BandSafe, is to be rolled out to the wider music community thanks to new partnerships with membership organisations Making Music and Music Mark.
8th August 2023
Our communities are often full of individuals who appreciate the work of brass bands and actively want to support them. But, in an ongoing cost of living crisis, what can we expect from our supporters, financially?
8th August 2023
Youth Champs 2024 will take place in the South of England. In an attempt to break down further barriers to participation, we have highlighted rules of participation which allow for flexibility when entering a group of young players into the contest.
25th July 2023
A new annual Brass Band Week is to launch in July 2024 with the aim of raising the profile of brass bands nationwide, with the first Week taking place from Saturday 6 - 14 Sunday July 2024.
19th July 2023
The BBCA is looking at how it can best engage with and serve the conducting community, and have devised a short online survey to capture your views and ideas and would value your opinion.