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Find out more about the Brass Bands Archive

Brass Bands England will be hosting a special webinar so that people can find out more about the Brass Bands Archive.

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  The webinar will explore what the Archive can offer

Brass Bands England will be hosting a special webinar on Monday 17th June to enable people to find out more about the Brass Bands Archive — and how it can be utilised.

Different aspects

Hosted by BBE's Archivist, Danielle Spargo it will look at different aspects of the archive at its home at the University of Huddersfield?

This 1 hour 'Introduction to the Brass Bands Archive' webinar will give people an invaluable insight about this unique collection of band memorabilia — from its history and its collections to how to access and visit it, and even how to donate items to be preserved, catalogued and enjoyed.

The webinar is free for BBE Members and £10 for non-members. There will be a chance to ask questions at the end of the sessionBBE

Opportunity

A spokesperson told 4BR: "This is the perfect opportunity to get to know more about the Archive and those behind keeping the history of brass banding preserved for future generations.

In addition to this webinar, you can get a glimpse into what the Archive holds via

Find out more:

Brass Bands Blog:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/brass-bands-archive-blog

Brass Bands Archive Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/brassbandsarchive/

Brass Band Podcast: Archive Edition
https://www.bbe.org.uk/news24052024-1003/bbe-launches-new-archive-podcast-series

The webinar is free for BBE Members and £10 for non-members. There will be a chance to ask questions at the end of the session.

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