Published on February 18th, 2020
Brass Bands England (BBE) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Marie Bedford as a member of the Board of Trustees and its new Treasurer. Marie has worked in finance since she left school and... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2020
It’s with great pleasure, that the North of England Brass Band Championships can announce the adjudicating panel for the contest on the 14th and 15th March, in Durham. The North of England look forward to sending... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2020
Easington Colliery Band is delighted to announce Ray Farr and Daniel Brooks as their conducting appointments for the upcoming contest season. Daniel will once again lead the charge for Albert Hall qualification at the North of... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2020
Emley Brass Band are sad to announce that our MD Garry Hallas will be leaving the band after this year’s areas. After 17 years at Emley, Garry has decided to focus all his energy and talents... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2020
Blidworth Welfare band are pleased to welcome new players to the band before the Area Contest. On 3rd Cornet Kenny Talbott, previously of Desford. On percussion Jennifer Barrow, Alice Fletcher, Susie Woodward and Andy Shelton. To... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2020
Entries are now open for this year’s open air West of England Bandsmen’s Festival on Saturday 20th June at Bugle in mid Cornwall, with its march through the village by the Bands on their way to... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2020
Brass Bands England (BBE) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Body of Persons Approval (BOPA) by the Welsh Government, allowing the BBE BOPA system to also cover member bands’ performances within Wales,... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2020
2020 marks the 31st anniversary of Elland Silver Band’s annual slow melody contest. Over the years the contest has had the pleasure of welcoming some 1600 musicians. Many young players have gone on to become some of countries... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2020
The Brighouse and Rastrick band are delighted to announce the appointment of Amy Ewen as their new solo Baritone player. Amy is currently a final year student at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Following her graduation in... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2020
Brass Bands England (BBE) is delighted to announce that it has doubled the number of organisations in membership since its latest round of Arts Council England (ACE) funding began in April 2018. Having previously represented a... Read More →