Brass Bands Northern Ireland – Representing Northern Ireland Brass Bands

Spring Festival 2023 – Report and Results

The Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, County Tyrone, played host to the 2023 edition of Brass Band Northern Ireland’s Spring Festival. Adjudicator Andrew Duncan is no stranger to Northern Irish banding

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New trophy to be awarded at BBNI Spring Festival

1st Old Boys Association Silver Band are the proud donators of a new trophy – The Bradley Milligan Cup – for the Best Basses in the Championship Section. 1st Old Boys have also provided

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Youth Leader Development Weekend and Annual Solos and Ensembles Competition

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posted on February 18, 2023February 20, 2023
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Friday Night – Youth Development Session On Friday 10th February Brass Bands NI were delighted to welcome Paul Fisher who hosted a session for Youth Band Leaders in the rehearsal rooms of Downshire

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Webinar opportunity with the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators (AoBBA)

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posted on February 6, 2023February 20, 2023
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We have been contacted by the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators (AoBBA) with an offer to engage in meaningful conversation about what it means to be an adjudicator and in particular the role of

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Reflection

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posted on February 4, 2023February 20, 2023
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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

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posted on January 18, 2023February 20, 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, 2022February 20, 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, 2022February 20, 2023
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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