Student benefits at Brass Bands England

A new free student membership has been launched by Brass Bands England with the aim of getting young voices heard with the movers and shakers.

The free Student Membership

Saturday, 08 April 2023

Brass Bands England (BBE) has introduced a new Student Membership which is free to those in full-time higher education.

It comes with same benefits as Individual BBE membership and includes free or discounted, or exclusive access to events and training, as well as related resources. A full breakdown of member benefits can be found on BBE's membership benefits page.

https://www.bbe.org.uk/membership-benefits

Conference

As part of BBE's commitment to wider national advocacy and inclusion, a free 'Young Person Ticket', which is available to everyone under the age of 23, can also be booked for the BBE Brass Band Conference.

This year it takes place on Saturday 7th October at the University of Huddersfield, with the theme of 'Heritage and Innovation', and will see a keynote speech given by award winning composer Gavin Higgins.

Important

Speaking about the initiatives, Kenny Crookston, CEO of Brass Band England told 4BR: "It's especially important to us that we're able to give young players the opportunity to share their views.

I hope that our free Under 23 Conference tickets will enable people to join us to network, participate in workshops, and be part of the conversation. Anyone in full-time higher education can also join BBE as a member, to access our full range of support at this important stage of their banding journey."

It's especially important to us that we're able to give young players the opportunity to share their viewsKenny Crookston CEO Brass Bands England .

More information

More information about the Conference can be found on the BBE website at: https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/377

Free student membership will remain active throughout their time as a student. The new membership came into effect on 1st April.

Proof of ID will be required on joining, but for those without or waiting to receive, a letter from the university or college with course dates is an acceptable alternative.

Register

To register for free BBE Student Membership please visit the Student Membership page.

https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=16

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