The British Federation of Brass Bands has responded to the call by ABBA Chairman Stan Lippeatt for contest organisers to work together to develop a blueprint for the future of the brass band movement.

Meeting

The BFBB is planning to invite a number of national bodies and other interested parties to attend an initial meeting on 3rd July in Birmingham.

One of the strengths of our movement is that we have so many bodies willing to organise the various events that form our diverse and exciting contest sceneRobert Morgan

Diverse and exciting

BFBB Chairman Robert Morgan told 4BR: "One of the strengths of our movement is that we have so many bodies willing to organise the various events that form our diverse and exciting contest scene."

He added: "However, like Stan, the BFBB also believe that there could be some benefits to bands if there was more dialogue between local and national organisations. The BFBB is in a position to facilitate this, and we hope that all parties will come along with open minds to discuss how best we can provide mutual support to one another and serve banding in the future."