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The newest BBE membership benefit: an ongoing range of offers with ARC workwear
27th November 2023
BBE members to receive exclusive offers as Brass Bands England and ARC workwear join forces.
Arts Council England Funding application webinar
23rd November 2023
Zoom webinar: Understanding the new ACE funding applications guidance
A close up of members of the banding community networking at The Brass Band Conference 2023
22nd November 2023
Following last month’s announcement of the theme and date for The Brass Band Conference 2024, BBE can now share that London’s China Exchange will host the event on Saturday 19 October.
BBE is launching a new Climate working group which is open to applications
16th November 2023
BBE is launching a new working group to support its climate-related environmental responsibility.
Children playing brass instruments in a classroom
14th November 2023
The countdown to Brass in Concert is on, as workshops visit the North East.
13th November 2023
A partnership project between Brass Bands England, NYMAZ and Shepherd Group Brass Band will provide a six-month placement to support aspiring women conductors.
8th November 2023
Bold as Brass, a free-entry entertainment contest, returns to the National Coal Mining Museum for England next June.
7th November 2023
Last month saw The Brass Band Conference return, with 180 people gathering from across 80 bands at the University of Huddersfield for a day of networking and inspiring breakout sessions.
26th October 2023
BBE’s Annual General Meeting was held online on Tuesday 17 October, chaired by our Chair, Mike Kilroy.
Award-winning trombonist Isobel Daws poses for the camera. She has mid-length blonde hair and wears a hot pink suit.
25th October 2023
The organisers of Brass in Concert have revealed musical highlights for the Festival’s Friday night gala concert.
BBCA Chair James Holt presenting Conductor Award to Louise Renshaw
25th October 2023
A worthy winner from high calibre nominations.
20th October 2023
BBE has announced that the second round of applications for its collaborative programme - ‘Elevate’ - is now open.