Brass Bands Northern Ireland – Representing Northern Ireland Brass Bands

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Reflection

As some of you may be aware, as well as looking to the future in the events that we are running, we also like to try and find time to reflect on the past and make sure our history is preserved. When

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BBNI Youth Development Weekend

Brass Bands Northern Ireland
posted on January 18, 2023January 30, 2023
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As part of our focus on developing the youth aspects of local Brass Banding, BBNI are delighted to announce a collaboration with renowned brass educator and trombonist Paul Fisher. The project will

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BBNI Solos and Ensembles/Youth Development Weekend

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posted on December 20, 2022January 13, 2023
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BBNI are very excited to announce that alongside our annual Solos and Ensembles event, we will all be hosting a Youth Development Workshop on Friday 10th February 2023 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the

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Festival of Brass 2022 – Report and Results

Brass Bands Northern Ireland were delighted to see the return of our Festival of Brass following a 3 year hiatus. This year’s event was hosted at The Maldron Hotel at Belfast International Airport

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Festival of Brass Returns

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posted on November 11, 2022November 11, 2022
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Brass Bands NI are delighted to announce the return of Festival of Brass following a 3 year hiatus. The Maldron Hotel at Belfast International Airport will play host to this year’s event on

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Contest Details Confirmed for 2023

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posted on November 5, 2022November 14, 2022
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The BBNI executive would like to advise that the following dates have now been confirmed for 2023 Solo & Ensemble CompetitionSaturday 11th February 2023Malone Presbyterian Church HallsBelfast

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Brass Band League NI is now Brass Bands Northern Ireland

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posted on March 5, 2022November 14, 2022
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At a Special General Meeting convened on Friday 4th March, it was unanimously agreed by all present that our organisation would now be called Brass Bands Northern Ireland (also to be known as BBNI).

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Youth Solos and Ensembles – Update

Due to the current COVID-19 situation in schools, the BBL Executive have agreed to extend the deadline for the Youth Solos and Ensembles to Saturday 26th February 2022. All other Rules remain the

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Upcoming Events Update

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posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022
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The executive of the Brass Band League recently met to dicuss our upcoming events in light of continuing COVID issues. Solos & Ensembles It has been agreed that the Solo & Ensemble

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COVID Guidance – Update January 2022

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posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022
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The Brass Band League has recently reviewed our previously published guidance relating to how bands should operate in these COVID times. Whilst official restrictions are easing and the Omicron

Youth Development Workshop with Paul Fisher
Friday 10th February 2023 (7.30pm-9.30pm)
Downshire Brass rehearsal rooms
Belfast

Solo & Ensemble Competition
Saturday 11th February 2023
Malone Presbyterian Church Halls
Belfast

Brass in Concert
Friday and Saturday 3th and 4th March 2023
The Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown

BBNI Delegate Meeting
Friday 10th March 2023
Online (Zoom)

Spring Festival
Saturday 22nd April 2023
The Strule Arts Theatre, Omagh

Festival of Brass
Saturday 25th November 2023
The Maldron Hotel at Belfast International Airport