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BFBB announced latest funding opportunities

The latest funding opportunities through the BFBB's MAD4Brass Bands have been annunced.

BFBB
 

The latest funding opportunities for brass bands through the BFBB's Mas4Brass strategy have been announced — so get those applications in!

The current Funding Opportunities available for bands at: www.mad4bb.com

Brass the Baton

Meanwhile, the 'Brass the Baton' project — the major new 2012 Cultural Olympiad project for brass bands has got underway.

Don't let your band miss the opportunity to take part in this unique event for London 2012, entries for 'Brass the Baton' are currently planned to close at the end of March 2012BFBB

More information

More information can be gained at: www.brassthebaton.com

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Don't let your band miss the opportunity to take part in this unique event for London 2012, entries for 'Brass the Baton' are currently planned to close at the end of March 2012."

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