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29th January 2022
We're challenging our member bands to #BreakTheBias by taking part in the Race for Equality this March.
5 steps to BandSafe
28th January 2022
To the uninitiated, the topic of Safeguarding can at times seem daunting, confusing or overwhelming, but it doesn't have to me. Read our Five Steps to BandSafe.
26th January 2022
Brass Bands England has teamed up with experts from vatadvice.org to bring a free VAT information session to the brass banding community.
19th January 2022
Brass Bands England (BBE) has carried out the draw for the 2022 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (Youth Champs), which promises a fantastic weekend of music making as it returns after a two-year pandemic-enforced absence.
19th January 2022
Join us Tuesday 1 February for a one-off webinar specifically tailored to the needs of brass bands in this time of recovery.
11th January 2022
With less than four months to go until the European Brass Band Championships in association with World of Brass, a large proportion of the weekend Combi Tickets have already been purchased by brass lovers across the UK and Europe.
6th January 2022
The Bold as Brass Contest is our brand new brass band contest for bands in the second section and under, delivered in partnership with the National Coal Mining Museum of England. Enter now!
The Brass Band Conference
26th December 2021
Run an amazing project with your band? Share your work at this year's Brass Band Conference, 'Banding for Life'.
17th December 2021
BBE's new Fundraising Manager, Pamela Johnson, introduces two new funds that are perfect for bands. Plus a webinar for all your questions on how to apply.
14th December 2021
The BBE team will be taking a break for Christmas but with plenty of support available this week and on our return, here's all you need to know.
10th December 2021
Following the announcement that the Government is to introduce the Plan B measures to help control the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant, here we outline the implications for brass bands.
10th December 2021
Ticket sales for the European Brass Band Festival 2022 are now open!