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Brass Bands England @bbe.org.uk · 02/05/2025

Didn't we all?! 🎺 (#BrassBands - the unsung heroes of musical journeys) "I started out in a #BrassBand" slippedisc.com/2025/05/leif...

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Clair Donnelly @clairdonnelly.art · 13/04/2025

Catching up on some reading from the week. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like being part of a top-level #BrassBand… “Nothing is more valuable in this world than the time and energy of those unpaid musicians. Their “Olympian” standard was cultivated through early access to free music lessons.”

theguardian.com

‘My players are Olympians’: meet Bradford legends the Black Dyke Brass Band

They’re amateur musicians who have played the Proms and Glastonbury – and won Oscar and Grammy nominations. But community is always at the heart of their mission

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Brass Bands England @bbe.org.uk · 13/03/2025

This was a fascinating day earlier this month. Head over to Instagram if you'd like to see some of our #BrassBand artifacts up close. Search for the Brass Bands Archive. 👀

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Brass Bands England @bbe.org.uk · 10/03/2025

You can now register your confirmed events for both Brass Band Week and #PromsInThePlayground 2025 on our website 🥳 All information can be found here 👉 bbe.band/Registration... #banding #brassbandweek

Registration is now open for Proms in the Playground and Brass Band Week

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Brass Bands England @bbe.org.uk · 27/02/2025

The @aborchestras.bsky.social doing some great work here challenging the government to invest in music education. Let's hope for plenty of visibility for the #AnOrchestraInEverySchool initiative. www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/news...

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Brass Bands England @bbe.org.uk · 25/02/2025

The Library of #Birmingham is making a fine venue for our staff and trustee Away Day. Fueled by their excellent coffee ☕️ 👏 #AwayDay #ACEsupported

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Brass Bands England @bbe.org.uk · 28/01/2025

The Bold as Brass 2025 contest is open for entries and will take place on Saturday 7 June 🎉 bbe.band/contest-entry The free-entry entertainment contest for bands in the second section and under will be held at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield ⛏ @ncmme.bsky.social

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Brass Bands England @bbe.org.uk · 23/01/2025

First aid training is a legal requirement for voluntary organisations. Thanks to our ongoing partnership with St John Ambulance, members can save 15% on a range of courses. Booked in but nervous about what to expect? Our Admin Coordinator Sara shares her experience 👉 bbe.band/first-aid-co...

A St John Ambulance staff member leads a class on first aid. He is showing two women how to help two collapsed people.

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Brass Bands England @bbe.org.uk · 21/01/2025

Now on Display at the National Coal Mining Museum!🏆 @ncmme.bsky.social The Brass Bands Archive is thrilled to present a new mini-exhibition in the museum’s mining lives gallery! Dive into the rich history of brass banding with treasures that celebrate the deep connection between music and mining✨

A glass cabinet full of archive material including books, photos, and awards.

A glass cabinet full of archive material including books, photos, and awards. The wall above it has some information on special events in the brass band and mining world.

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Brass Bands England @bbe.org.uk · 13/01/2025

Welcome to the official Bluesky account for Brass Bands England! 🎺 BBE promotes, represents and supports #brassbands across the country. We are a voice for our bands and players and we shout about the life-enhancing benefits of this vital part of our culture. Follow to keep updated on BBE news 🙌

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