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Still time to sign up for Brass Band Week

There is still time for bands to sign up to enjoy the benefits of BBE's Brass Band Week promotion.

Brass Week
  The week runs from 6th -14th July

Brass Bands England have confirmed that there is still plenty of time for your band to take part on its Brass Band Week initiative that runs from 6th -14th July.

It is being run to help raise the awareness levels and profile of bands throughout the UK and what they have to offer.

Support

By registering bands will gain support including:

National PR campaign
Paid advertising
Prizes for best events
Social media marketing
Listings distribution
Brass Band Week merchandise
Training, support & case studies
Free resources to help people learn about brass bands

Any events featuring brass bands or brass playing can take part by submitting their details to be part of the UK-wide festivalBBE

National campaign

Any events featuring brass bands or brass playing can take part by submitting their details to be part of the UK-wide festival.

Anyone can upload their event listing for free, you do not need to be a member of Brass Bands England.

Upload

To upload your listing, please visit the Brass Band Week event listing form.

Your event will then be moderated by a member of the Brass Band Week team and we'll email you within five working days to confirm its inclusion.

You can then start spreading the word that you're taking part, including adding the Brass Band Week logo to your marketing materials.

Go to: https://www.bbe.org.uk/node/add/public-event

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