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27th September 2021
Benefit from crowdfunding this Christmas - register NOW to take part
Following the success of the 2020 #SaveOurBrassBands campaign, it's time to sign up for our new crowdfunding campaign for the banding community.
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27th September 2021
Announcing: changes in the EBBC qualification process
We are happy to announce important changes in the qualification process for English bands attending the European Brass Band Championships (EBBC).
Text reads "Youth champs" the Y of the logo is shaped like two horns and is placed over coloured splats
27th September 2021
Youth Champs deadline fast approaching - enter your band now!
Entry for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain can be found on the Brass Bands England website.
The Brass Band England Awards 2021
24th September 2021
Winners of the Brass Bands England Awards 2021 Revealed!
The winners of this year’s Brass Bands England Awards have been revealed at a virtual ceremony at today's Brass Band Conference.
24th September 2021
Vaughan Williams tribute by Philip Wilby to test Europe’s Champion bands
We are excited to announce the composer of the set test for for the 2022 European Brass Band Championships, in association with World of Brass, to be held in Symphony Hall Birmingham. Find out more now.
CJ Wu and BBE's Rosie standing in front of a large white backdrop with a soundwave. Rosie is wearing a white jacket and CJ is wearing black. They are both holding a clear rectangular plaque
22nd September 2021
CJ Wu receives conducting trophy
Congratulations to CJ Wu, winner of this year's Brass Band Conductors' Association annual Conducting Competition. Here, BBE's Rosie  met CJ at Media City to present her with her winner's trophy.
Text reads "Youth champs" the Y of the logo is shaped like two horns and is placed over coloured splats
21st September 2021
Enter your Youth Band for the 2022 Championships
Entry for the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain is now open for youth bands of all levels, including a special debut section for those new to contesting.
20th September 2021
Funding boost means extra support for BBE members
Charitable grant-making foundation Garfield Weston is the latest supporter of Brass Bands England activities, recently awarding a £50,000 grant to our organisation.
Text reads "Development Weekends" next to an abstract pattern of trianges, clefs, a musical note and a heart, with triangular images of a music stand and a young girl playing the horn
20th September 2021
Introducing: BBE Development Weekends
BBE training events are BACK. Join us in Cornwall or Leeds, and why not make a weekend of it?
20th September 2021
Is your band as deaf-aware as it could be?
Ahead of his BBE webinar, we spoke to Sean Chandler about how you can become more deaf-aware, and how these strategies can ultimately benefit all members of your band.
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18th September 2021
Grab a discount on your Area test-piece
Make sure to use your BBE Member discount when purchasing your test-piece.
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18th September 2021
Brass at the Palace
Read the stiry of Tidworth Army Band as they begin their public duties changing the guard in both London and Windsor.