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13th August 2025
The adjudication panel for Brass in Concert 2025 brings together an outstanding range of musical talent from across Europe, spanning conducting, composition, performance, programming and broadcasting.  
Katrina Marzella-Wheeler conducting Eikanger Bjorksvik
13th August 2025
Conducting competitions: a force for good? Katrina Marzella-Wheeler thinks so.  
8th August 2025
We are announcing an opportunity for a new individual to join the delivery team for their work supporting this year's Brass in Concert Championships.
15th July 2025
We're marking the halfway point of the Challenge 2030 initiative with a new report - find out more.
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
https://www.bbe.org.uk/what-we-do/national-youth-brass-band-championshipsBarnet 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...
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.