*
banner

Closing date looms for BBE annual awards nominations

If you want to nominate people or organisations for the positive role they have played for the banding movement then you need to do it quickly.

England
  The awards are presented by Brass Bands England

Brass Bands England has announced the closing date for nominations for its 2020 Brass Band Conference Awards.

Nominations

Nominations need to be submitted for the Innovation, Lifetime Achievement and Social Impact Awards by Friday 14th August.

Innovation Award:


BBE is looking for people or organisations that are setting a new trail for brass bands. BBE wants to hear if you know someone who has done something innovative to make your band better, or perhaps an organisation you think is really leading the way.

Lifetime Achievement Award:


BBE is looking for people or organisations who have really made a difference to their local community or carried out wider charitable endeavours.

Social Impact Award:


BBE is looking for people who have made an outstanding contribution to banding whether musically or in organisation. BBE wants to hear about the people that have shaped your banding experience for the better.

Brian W Hicks Memorial Shield for Services to Youth:


The winner will have made a huge impact on youth in the banding sector as demonstrated through their own personal commitment and dedication.

Nominations


To complete the on-line nomination form go to:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1BteIVDa4fJVez3UNJwektSx6_IcdcZ1Tx7CGn9U-80IxNw/viewform

The form can also be printed off and attached emailed to rosie@bbe.org.uk

Conference

The award winners will be announced at the Brass Bands Conference, presented by Brass Bands England on Saturday 19th September on zoom.

To register for the Conference go to: https://www.bbe.org.uk/events

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    


Vertommen

Vertommen takes on new role in Leuven

August 19 • Dr. Luc Vertommen becomes the new Head of Band Conducting at Luca School of Arts in Leuven.


Hinnerup

Rising Stars celebrate 10th anniversary in Hinnerup

August 19 • The 10th anniversary of the Hinnerup Gardens Summer School has just been celebrated in Denmark.


Buckley

The Wynne winning formula celebrated by Royal Buckley

August 19 • John Wynne's 60 years of outstanding commitment and dedication to Royal Buckley Band has been marked by the band.


Andy Hunter

Hunter takes baton at Spennymoor

August 19 • Andy Hunter is the new MD at Spennymoor Town Band.


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


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Band are looking for a percussionist, ideally tune although the ability to play an anvil is an absolute must! We play exciting music with lots of percussion so there's plenty to keep you occupied.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band are looking for brass and percussion players to join their new concert band who will be making music for the good folk in London, without the pressure of contesting.


Marconi Brass

August 15 • We are looking for a cornet to join our friendly, ambitious second section band under the baton of our Musical Director, Jonathan Crowhurst. Based in Rochester, Kent, we rehearse on a Monday evening at Holcombe Hockey Club, 19:45-21:30.


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd