*
banner

Crowdfunding essentials for free tonight

4BR talks to BBE Development Manager Dr Alex Parker about this evening's BBE free Crowdfunder seminar. With bands needing much needed cash the Crowdfunder scheme offers an ideal opportunity to make the most of Christmas generosity.

Money
  The seminar provides essential information for bands wishing to fundraise

Can't see the audio player below? Visit soundcloud.com/4barsrest

Brass Bands England will be hosting a special Crowdfunder Coaching seminar this evening (Wednesday 3rd November) at 6.00pm.

Free session

The free group coaching session will focus on tips to promote your band's crowdfunding page to give your campaigns the best chance of success!

Brass Bands England is partnering with the UK's largest crowdfunding platform for a national crowdfunding campaign entitled #BrassBandsAtChristmas.

Throughout the campaign, bands will be supported with free coaching and fundraising advice from the experienced Crowdfunder team, as well as ongoing support and promotion from BBE.

Join

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Please come and join this free group coaching session focused on tips to promote your crowdfunding page to give your campaign the best chance of success!"

The group coaching will take place as a zoom meeting so there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions. This session will be recorded and available to watch after the live event.

Time and place

Time and place:
November 3rd (6.00pm until around 6.30pm)

Sign up:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=232&reset=1

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    


Brassers

Podcast: Brassers

November 7 • The Norwegian banding movement is being kept up to date with news, views, opinions and interviews thanks to two fantastic enthusiasts...


Peter Fraser MBE

Death of Peter Fraser MBE

November 7 • The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's most significant administrators and banding personalities.


Andrew Duncan

Duncan tenure ends at Dalmellington

November 7 • The two year musical partnership between Andrew Duncan and Dalmellington Band has come to an end.


Andrew White

White takes reins at Boarshurst Silver

November 7 • The experienced Andrew White has become the new MD at Boarshurst Silver Band


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 7 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 9 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Delph Band - Remembrance Sunday Concert

Sunday 9 November • Delph Band Club. Lawton Square, . Delph, . Oldham OL3 5DT


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Petworth Town Band

November 6 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS and TUBA. We are a very active band with a very inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We rehearse once a week and would welcome all new players to the band


Wotton-under-Edge Silver Band

November 4 • We are a busy and very friendly 2nd section band with 5 current vacancies - FRONT ROW CORNET – BACK ROW CORNET- EUPHONIUM - Bb BASS - PERCUSSION. We rehearse on Tuesdays & Thursdays near our lovely home town, just a short drive from M5, J14.


Harlow Brass Band

November 4 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd