Brass Bands England (BBE) has launched a social media campaign to highlight the community benefits of brass banding.

Shout about

Speaking about the initiative, which takes place during Brass Band Week from Saturday 4th July to Sunday 12th July, BBE Interim CEO Sarah Baumann said: "This Brass Band Week we want to make sure we highlight more than the events happening across the country: We want to make sure we shout about why banding is so important.

When we ask the question 'what does banding mean to you?' — people often talk so passionately about community, feeling like they belong and the lifelong opportunities banding brings. We wanted to highlight all of that and really bring it to life this Summer."

Video

A campaign video has been launched which can be enjoyed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h_J6-wLvxY

Hashtag and clip

Bands and ensembles can join the campaign by sharing on social media what #ThisIsBanding means to you and your band.

It can feature a favourite piece or an inspiring personal story or connection that celebrates just what is great about being part of a brass band.

All you have to do is post your clips on social media and use the #ThisIsBanding hashtag and tag the Brass Bands England social media accounts.

You can also end content directly to brassbandweek@bbe.org.uk

All you have to do is post your clips on social media and use the ThisIsBanding hashtag and tag the Brass Bands England social media accounts

Support

The #ThisIsBanding campaign is part of BBE's National Lottery Heritage Fund project.