*
banner

Nominate your Unsung Hero for BBE Award

If you have an brilliant volunteer associated with your band, make sure you nominate them for a well deserved award from Brass Bands England.

Volunteers
  BBE members can nominate their Unsung Hero

Volunteers' Week which takes place from the 1st — 7th June is the annual national campaign that aims to recognise the contributions of volunteers throughout the UK.

Unsung Hero

Brass Bands England will join in the celebration by asking people to nominate someone for an Unsung Hero Award — those in the banding movement who organise, fundraise, transport, teach, fix, support and keep everything running.

Nominations close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 27th May, with BBE inviting members to nominate someone who they believe goes above and beyond to support their band and community.

Submit your nominations at:
https://airtable.com/appMcJjaGdraIfWp9/pag9RgTfyyeYQagGA/form

Nominees

Five nominees will be spotlighted across BBE's socials at the start of Volunteers' Week, with the winner announced on Saturday 6th June.

In addition to a certificate for all shortlisted nominees, the winner will receive a bundle of BBE goodies and the title of 'BBE Volunteer of the Year'.

Volunteers' Week was launched in 1984, to provide a platform for organisations to thank their current and past volunteers for the invaluable work.

Find out more

Find out more ways you can get involved via the Volunteers' Week website, where you'll also find downloadable assets.

https://volunteersweek.org/get-involved

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    


Trevor Herbert

The Brass Band Story gains 'In Tune' feature

July 15 • Prof Trevor Herbert will talk about his latest brass band book on the Radio 3 'In Tune' programme this evening.


Easington

BBC spotlight for Lawson and Easington

July 15 • The outstanding dedication of Peter Lawson of Easington Colliery Band has been the focus of a BBC 'Our Lives' documentary programme.


Scoland

Funding shortfalls spotlighted by Scotsman

July 15 • The challenges of funding peripatetic music services in Scotland have come under scrutiny once again in the media.


NXTOD

Free live broadcast from Bandamonium

July 15 • You can enjoy all the great brass band entertainment at the Bandamonium event in Devon for free later this month.


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Tintwistle Band

July 16 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


City of Norwich Brass

July 16 • City of Norwich Brass seeks Front & Back Row Cornets, Solo Euphonium and EEb/BBb Basses. Join a friendly, ambitious band with a varied programme of concerts, contests and community performances. Rehearsals in Hethersett, Norwich.


Chinnor Silver

July 14 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on MONDAY 20th at 11 am in our bandroom.. We would welcome players of all ages and abilities to join us for a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. Of course there is tea and cake !!!. And you can even choose a piece to play


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd