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9th January 2024
BBE announces Youth Fest, a brand new, non-competitive brass festival created by Brass Bands England that endeavours to inspire and engage young people in brass playing.
9th January 2024
BBE has launched a new partnership with St John Ambulance, offering its members a 15% discount on the cost of first aid and mental health training.
8th January 2024
The much-awaited results of the 2023 BrookWright International Brass Ensemble Composer Competition (IBECC) have been announced.
BBE opens callout for 2024 conference speakers and presenters
4th January 2024
The Brass Band Conference is for anyone and everyone involved in the world of brass banding. To ensure that the programme reflects this, we need to hear from YOU.
BBE's calendar of 2024 spring training
4th January 2024
With returns to band rehearsal and a new school term, now is the perfect time to register onto one of our online training or networking events that are taking place from now until the end of the season.
18th December 2023
As part of our National Heritage Lottery Funded work exploring the Brass Bands Archive, we're searching for an Outreach Delivery Partner to spread the stories and social history of the archive to children in Huddersfield through the creative arts. 
12th December 2023
The first round of BBE’s ‘Elevate’ programme will see Jamie Sophia Fletcher (Director) and the Freckleton Band produce a celebration of brass bands, drag cabaret and queer culture. 
Gavin has curley brown hair and dark glasses, he has his hands outstretched and raised, he is standing behind a lecturn with 'The Brass Band Conference' in bold white lettering on a purple background
5th December 2023
Brass bands in our society recently highlighted in speech by composer Gavin Higgins, as he called upon politicians to support music and the arts.
4th December 2023
BBE Updates band governance training for 2024
BBE's annual Christmas shutdown announced
30th November 2023
All you need to know about BBE's Christmas shutdown at the end of December.
The Making Music Platform: Manage your group’s admin in one central online system
29th November 2023
Making Music showcases the Music Making Platform, the online home of administration for your band.
27th November 2023
Considering taking on a trustee position for a brass band or other charity organisation? Learn the essentials with our Chief Operating Officer and Fundraising Manager.