Brass Bands England
@bbe.org.uk
Brass Bands England promotes, represents and supports brass bands across the country. We are a voice for our bands and our players and we shout about the life-enhancing benefits of this vital part of our culture.
Pinned
Brass Bands England
@bbe.org.uk
· Jan 13
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 🙌
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 🙌
Didn't we all?! 🎺
(#BrassBands - the unsung heroes of musical journeys)
"I started out in a #BrassBand"
slippedisc.com/2025/05/leif...
(#BrassBands - the unsung heroes of musical journeys)
"I started out in a #BrassBand"
slippedisc.com/2025/05/leif...
slippedisc.com
May 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Didn't we all?! 🎺
(#BrassBands - the unsung heroes of musical journeys)
"I started out in a #BrassBand"
slippedisc.com/2025/05/leif...
(#BrassBands - the unsung heroes of musical journeys)
"I started out in a #BrassBand"
slippedisc.com/2025/05/leif...
Reposted by Brass Bands England
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.”
“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.”
‘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
www.theguardian.com
April 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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.”
“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.”
Art, music, anything creative... Daytime bands are becoming more and more popular with older adults - it's been great to see so many bands starting new groups and offering these activities.
(Full article accessible for those with a subscription)
#BrassBand #AgeFriendly #CreativityMatters
(Full article accessible for those with a subscription)
#BrassBand #AgeFriendly #CreativityMatters
Group art activities ‘ease depression and anxiety’ in older adults - Arts Professional
Taking part in group art activities can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety among older adults, according to a new study. Analysing 39 studies from 21 countries, researchers at Que...
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Art, music, anything creative... Daytime bands are becoming more and more popular with older adults - it's been great to see so many bands starting new groups and offering these activities.
(Full article accessible for those with a subscription)
#BrassBand #AgeFriendly #CreativityMatters
(Full article accessible for those with a subscription)
#BrassBand #AgeFriendly #CreativityMatters
Reposted by Brass Bands England
Brass bands have always played the music of the people www.bbc.com/news/article... #brassband
How brass bands bring people from all walks of life together
Huddersfield hosting major competition for brass bands, which have a strong history in the region.
www.bbc.com
March 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Brass bands have always played the music of the people www.bbc.com/news/article... #brassband
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. 👀
Today we’re displaying some significant items from the Brass Band Archive (BBA) as part of the Yorkshire Regional contest. The research room will be open from 11am-4pm to view Brass Band contest programmes, photographs, scores and much more. #brassbands #archive #huddersfield
March 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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. 👀
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
All information can be found here 👉 bbe.band/Registration...
#banding #brassbandweek
March 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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
All information can be found here 👉 bbe.band/Registration...
#banding #brassbandweek
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...
www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/news...
www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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...
www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/news...
The Library of #Birmingham is making a fine venue for our staff and trustee Away Day. Fueled by their excellent coffee ☕️ 👏 #AwayDay #ACEsupported
February 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The Library of #Birmingham is making a fine venue for our staff and trustee Away Day. Fueled by their excellent coffee ☕️ 👏 #AwayDay #ACEsupported
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
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
January 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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
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
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...
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...
January 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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...
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...
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✨
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✨
January 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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✨
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✨
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 🙌
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 🙌
January 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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 🙌
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 🙌