Didn't we all?! 🎺

(#BrassBands - the unsung heroes of musical journeys)

"I started out in a #BrassBand"

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‘My players are Olympians’: meet Bradford legends the Black Dyke Brass Band They’re amateur musicians who have played the Proms and Glastonbury – and won Oscar and Grammy nominations. But community is always at the heart of their mission

Catching up on some reading from the week. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like being part of a top-level #BrassBand…

“Nothing is more valuable in this world than the time and energy of those unpaid musicians. Their “Olympian” standard was cultivated through early access to free music lessons.”

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Enjoy Stevenage, @4barsrest.bsky.social!

Group art activities ‘ease depression and anxiety’ in older adults - Arts Professional Taking part in group art activities can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety among older adults, according to a new study. Analysing 39 studies from 21 countries, researchers at Que...

Art, music, anything creative... Daytime bands are becoming more and more popular with older adults - it's been great to see so many bands starting new groups and offering these activities.

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#BrassBand #AgeFriendly #CreativityMatters

How brass bands bring people from all walks of life together Huddersfield hosting major competition for brass bands, which have a strong history in the region.

Brass bands have always played the music of the people www.bbc.com/news/article... #brassband

This was a fascinating day earlier this month. Head over to Instagram if you'd like to see some of our #BrassBand artifacts up close. Search for the Brass Bands Archive. 👀

Registration is now open for Proms in the Playground and Brass Band Week

You can now register your confirmed events for both Brass Band Week and #PromsInThePlayground 2025 on our website 🥳
All information can be found here 👉 bbe.band/Registration...
#banding #brassbandweek

The @aborchestras.bsky.social doing some great work here challenging the government to invest in music education. Let's hope for plenty of visibility for the #AnOrchestraInEverySchool initiative.

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The Library of #Birmingham is making a fine venue for our staff and trustee Away Day. Fueled by their excellent coffee ☕️ 👏 #AwayDay #ACEsupported

The Bold as Brass 2025 contest is open for entries and will take place on Saturday 7 June 🎉 bbe.band/contest-entry
The free-entry entertainment contest for bands in the second section and under will be held at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield ⛏
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A St John Ambulance staff member leads a class on first aid. He is showing two women how to help two collapsed people.

First aid training is a legal requirement for voluntary organisations. Thanks to our ongoing partnership with
St John Ambulance, members can save 15% on a range of courses.
Booked in but nervous about what to expect? Our Admin Coordinator Sara shares her experience 👉 bbe.band/first-aid-co...

A glass cabinet full of archive material including books, photos, and awards.

A glass cabinet full of archive material including books, photos, and awards. The wall above it has some information on special events in the brass band and mining world.

Now on Display at the National Coal Mining Museum!🏆 @ncmme.bsky.social

The Brass Bands Archive is thrilled to present a new mini-exhibition in the museum’s mining lives gallery! Dive into the rich history of brass banding with treasures that celebrate the deep connection between music and mining✨

Welcome to the official Bluesky account for Brass Bands England! 🎺

BBE promotes, represents and supports #brassbands across the country. We are a voice for our bands and players and we shout about the life-enhancing benefits of this vital part of our culture.

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