Brass Bands England has announced its shortlists for it 2023 Awards.
Over 100 nominations came from across the brass band community for consideration in the different categories, with BBE Chairperson Michael Kilroy commenting: "A big thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a band, performer, conductor or project.
Your contribution means that we can now celebrate their success and commitment within our community. The standard this year was, as always, incredibly high. That shows in our shortlist which is a true showcase of brass banding across the country."
Announcement
The Award winners will be announced at BBE Brass Band Conference on Saturday 7th October at the University of Huddersfield.
The Conference will include keynote speaker, composer Gavin Higgins, an exclusive Q&A with Arts Council England CEO Darren Henley, and a host of speakers and presentations on a theme of 'Heritage and Innovation'.
People are also asked to vote for their 'Band Project of the Year' (see below)
Shortlisted nominees:
Brass Bands England Young Bandsperson Award:
Cameron Stewart
Elise Hale
George Fearnley
Brass Bands England Services to Youth Award:
Graham Helm
Paul Kirk
Stephen Popham
Brass Bands England Outstanding Contribution:
Ann Headworth
Colin Dye
David Pegram
Geoff Hunter
Malcolm Lewis
Brass Band Conductor Award, supported by the Brass Band Conductors' Association:
Daniel Brooks
Louise Renshaw
Nicholas Eastwood
Rachel Hockley-Warner
Toby Hobson
People are also asked to vote for their 'Band Project of the Year'4BR
Band Project of the Year:
BBE are requesting your vote for the 'Band Project of the Year' Award, the winner of which will be decided by the general public.
Shortlisted projects for this award, supported by rooms4groups, are:
Light the Lakes (City of Birmingham Brass Band)
ConsTest at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Bandamonium (Hatherleigh Silver Band)
BrassSparks (LGB Brass)
Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers Live (WFEL Fairey Band)
Find out more and vote
Find out more about each project:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/vote-the-winner-band-project-the-year-award
