*
banner

Brass Bands England launches new website

New website aims to create a much more integrated and user friendly resource for Brass Bands England to aid current and potential new members.

Brass BANDS eNLAND
  Brass Bands England has launched its new website

Brass Bands England (BBE) has launched its brand new website, aimed at bringing a major change in the delivery of its services.

It will now allow bands to manage their membership online, as well as setting up more convenient forms of payment for their annual membership renewal.

The new website can be found at http://www.brassbandsengland.co.uk/

New features include:

'Members Resources' area, which will build a selection of new resources for BBE members, such as detailed guidance on finance, funding, charity advice etc

An 'event listings' feature will allow bands to create events pages to promote their activities. The adverts will also be listed publicly.

A 'vacancy listings' (free to members) where bands can advertise empty seats in need of being filled. This will work alongside a new 'Find a Band' feature in which potential new members can find a band of a suitable level in their local area, read all about it.

The website will continue to show news, case studies and free advice and guidance that will be made available to everyone.

Better access

BBE Partnership & Development Manager, Alex Parker, told 4BR: "The website will give our members a much better way to access services, as well as giving us an online payment platform for the first time.

The website will continue to develop future new services for our members whilst delivering existing services more efficiently. In fact, some new ideas are already in the pipeline."

He added: "To use the website, users should create an account to access the 'members only' areas. You will be asked which band you play for and your band's administrator will be able to confirm your membership.

In the first instance, current member bands will have our main contact set up as the administrator, but any wishing to have this amended should email info@bbe.org.uk "

New Membership structure

BBE has also announced a new membership structure from 1st September.

1-band Membership: £100 per year.
NB — This is also suitable for Brass Band Associations/Networks (there will be a separate 'Association Membership' launched in January 2019).

2-band Membership: £150 per year.

3-bands Membership: £175 per year.

4-plus-band Membership: £200 per year.

Student/Youth Band Membership: £75 per year (Student Membership to launch mid-September).

Individual Membership: £25 per year.

The website will continue to develop future new services for our members whilst delivering existing services more efficiently. In fact, some new ideas are already in the pipelineBBE Partnership & Development Manager, Alex Parker

Price

Alex continued: "The price of membership is based on the number of groups within each organisation. eg. If you have a senior band and a youth band, we would encourage you to purchase the 2-band membership at the reduced rate for the second.

If you have a senior band, a youth band and a training band, then you may wish to select a 3-band membership, with a further reduction for the third band.

The number of bands registered is entirely a matter for each organisation, but we appreciate that some are constituted separately within the same umbrella organisation and may wish to have their own BBE membership.

Best services

He concluded: "We believe our new structure is more equitable and allows progressive organisations, which will benefit most from our services, to register all of their groups with BBE at very attractive rates.

Our primary responsibility is to our members and we want to provide the best services to as many bands as possible. We are confident that these changes will help us to do just that."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Wychavon Festival of Brass

Wychavon releases draw details

September 11 • The draws have been made for the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass in November.


aobba

Cheltenham experience added to new AoBBA intake

September 11 • Four musicians will enjoy an insight into the adjudication process at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend.


Rockingham

Decade of joint music making to come to end at Rockingham

September 11 • Adam Whittle will step down from his role as Musical Director of Rockingham Band at the end of this year.


NYBBGB C

National Children's Band Summer Course concert to be broadcast

September 10 • You can sit back and enjoy the talents of the National Children's Band of Great Britain as their end of course concert from their recent Summer Course in to be broadcast on YouTube this Friday.


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

September 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (15th) and we would welcome any players who fancy joining us for a relaxed and friendly blow.. All abilities are welcome and meeting with us has no impact on your main band.. Cake and coffee included FREE


Epping Forest Band

September 11 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts.. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room.. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm.


Delph Band

September 9 • We are a friendly, hardworking North West 2nd Section band based in Saddleworth. Rehearsal nights are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club. We are currently looking to fill the following positions; Tutti Cornet, Percussion and Eb Bass.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd