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Photos of Morgan Griffiths and Sarah Groarke-Booth
11th April 2024
See who's adjudicating this year's BBCA conducting competition and the new deadline for entries.
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21st March 2024
Looking for some branded merchanise for your band? Find out about or partnership with ARC.
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.
Apply for Youth Fest now
11th April 2024
Support received from the Foyle Foundation means bands wanting to take part in Youth Fest can apply for travel bursaries.
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5th April 2024
Midday on Thursday 11 April is the 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.  
Fiona Bishop conducting the Eccles Borough Band
4th April 2024
You've still got chance to enter the BBCA's conducting competition.
Headshot of Sarah Groarke-Booth and BBCA logo
4th April 2024
Do you think we should see more female conductors in brass banding? Whilst the numbers may be growing, they are an under-represented group in our sector. Why is that and what can be done to increase their opportunities and encourage more women to...
4th April 2024
Our Archive volunteer Sarah Crowe (BA (Hons) MRes) delves into the lives and music of a handful of female banders in this new blog.
23rd March 2024
Congratulations to everyone who took part in this year's National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain!
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23rd March 2024
The new initiative is focused on developing the talent of youth band leaders in the sector.
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.