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11th July 2025
Tickets for the UK’s premier brass band entertainment event, Brass in Concert, are now on sale.
Sara Maganzini holding Shield from BBCA conducting competition
9th July 2025
Saturday 28 June saw ten semi-finalists travelling from as far afield as Canada, Belgium, the US and Switzerland to battle it out in the semi-final of the 
7th July 2025
Barnet came alive with the sound of youth brass on Friday 4 July, as school bands from across the region took to the stage at artsdepot, one of North London’s leading cultural venues, for the second ever Youth Fest.
3rd July 2025
We're pleased to share that the Department for Education (DfE) has officially renewed our Body of Persons Approval (BOPA), reflecting confidence in the strong safeguarding practices within the brass banding community.
30th June 2025
Looking for a digital donations platform that's specifically built for live performance groups? We've launched a new partnership with Tipd to deliver exactly that!
23rd June 2025
Acclaimed composer and broadcaster Martin Green has been announced as the keynote speaker for The Brass Band Conference 2025, taking place on Saturday 27 September at the historic Redhills Miners Hall in Durham.
23rd June 2025
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about brass banding's future to join our Board of Trustees as the Treasurer.
Shortlist announced for this year's Brass Bands England Awards
16th June 2025
Following an incredible response from the brass band community, we can now announce the full shortlist for the Brass Bands England Awards 2025.
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.
News headline with drawing of two people analysing data charts and graphs alongside a cornet
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.