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The Brass Band Conference 2025: The Next Generation
Whether you're a player, conductor, teacher, composer, organiser, or simply love being part of the banding world, The Brass Band Conference is where the future of brass banding comes into focus. Tickets are now available for this year's event, which will take place on Saturday 27 September at Redhills, the Durham Miners’ Association Hall in Durham city centre. Demonstrating BBE’s dedication to the future of the brass banding sector, the 2025 theme will be ‘The Next Generation' and will be an unmissable opportunity for brass banders from across the country to connect, create and celebrate.
2025 speaker line-up
Developed through an open call for submissions and reviewed by BBE staff, trustees and Youth Voice Working Group, the 2025 programme reflects key issues, opportunities and ideas relevant to the future of brass banding. Sessions will focus on intergenerational learning, leadership, inclusion and the changing landscape of participation in the brass band world.
Schedule of the day
Registration and entry into the venue is from 09.30am, with the first session commencing at 10.30am in Pitman's Parliament.
Head to the bottom of this page or click here to read the full schedule.
Why should I come?
Because your voice matters. The brass banding world is evolving, and it needs your energy, creativity, and perspective to thrive. Whether you're dreaming of innovating in your own band, or just love playing - this event will connect you with opportunities and people who can help make it happen.
The 2024 Conference saw nearly 150 delegates engage with topics that covered the subject of Creative Communities. The keynote speech, delivered by musician, composer and producer Shri Sriram discussed tradition, genre exploration and engaging with community. Watch a short snippet of the keynote below.
"I really enjoyed them [the sessions] so much. Well considered and thought-provoking. Shri's keynote was outstanding" - feedback from a 2024 Conference delegate
Are you a BBE Member? You can access video resources from the 2024 Brass Band Conference: Creative Communities, including the full keynote speech, in the Member Resources section of the website. Use the Brass Band Conference tag to find all the related content.
Any questions? Just email our events team on conference@bbe.org.uk
