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Busy schedule of BBE attractions to take you up to the end of the year

There are plenty of webinars and workshops, drop in and networking sessions, Bandsafe training and walk in events to keep you inspired and informed.

BRASS bands England
  There is a busy schedule of events lined up

Wednesday, 21 August 2024

        

Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced an extensive line-up of training and networking events for the autumn through to the end of 2024.

The schedule sees a varied programme, which includes free and discounted training for bands and individuals who are BBE members.

Events

Events include a series of webinars, drop-in and networking sessions and in-depth training sessions on the topics of safeguarding and band governance.

Every term BBE offers some training events and webinars for free, including non-members. Most other training sessions can be accessed by non-members for a fee.
Attendance of certain events is limited so BBE advises to booking early.

Requests for more

Sarah Baumann of BBE told 4BR: "Our online training and event series continues to be popular.

Increased requests for networking in our 2024 Members Survey has informed our programming, and so this autumn we are offering a series of Members' Meetups to encourage BBE members to connect with their counterparts from across the country."

Sarah added: "Inclusion is always high on the agenda for our webinar series, so it's fantastic to be kicking off the programme with a guest speaker on Neurodiversity, alongside sessions delivered by experts on the BBE team on Fundraising and Heritage.

As usual, Autumn sees The Brass Band Conference as a highlight event which provides an ideal opportunity for networking, with highlight speakers including Shri Sriram and a panel chaired by Edward Gregson."

Your topics

Sarah told 4BR that planning has already started for its 2025 events programme, and that they want to hear from its members to what they would like to see covered.

Any topics you would like to see featured in future events or members resources can be suggested via email to events@bbe.org.uk.

Sarah told 4BR that planning has already started for its 2025 events programme, and that they want to hear from its members to what they would like to see covered4BR

Events Programme

Webinars and Zoom Workshops


Thursday 5th September: Neurodiversity Awareness
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/540

Monday 23rd September: Debunking Fundraising Myths
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/541

Monday 14th October: Conference Fringe: INCLUDE presented by Making Music
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/536

Tuesday 15th October: Conference Fringe: Music Matters — The role of music and artistic directors in engaging the community
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/537

Wednesday 16th October: Conference Fringe: Ancestral Reverb Listening Party
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/534

Thursday 21st November: Caring For Your Heritage
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/545

Drop in and Networking Sessions


Tuesday 24th September: Youth Champs 2025 Information Session
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/524

Monday 7th October: Members' Meetup: Christmas Repertoire for Youth Ensembles
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/543

Wednesday 23rd October: Conference Fringe: Members' Meetup
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/538

Tuesday 29th October: BBE Annual General Meeting
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/530

Training Sessions


BandSafe
Thursday 5th September
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/516

BandSafe
Wednesday 18th September
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/517

BandSafe
Monday 7th October
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/518

BandSafe
Wednesday 23rd October
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/519

Future Proofing your Band
Thursday 24th October & Thursday 7th November
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/481

Design your Creative Project
Saturday 2nd & 23rd November
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/486

Band Organisation Essentials
Tuesday 5th November
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/482

Understanding Finances
Wednesday 6th November
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/544

BandSafe
Thursday 14th November
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/520

BandSafe
Thursday 26th November
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/521

In-person Events
Brass Bands Archive Volunteer Day
Monday 16th September, Huddersfield
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/532

The Brass Band Conference 2024
Saturday 19th October, London
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info/529

        

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