Contests – Brass Bands Northern Ireland

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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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

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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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BBL Solos 2021 – Timeline of Events

Timeline of events for Solo Performances and announcement of prize winners is as follows: Friday 9th April 2021 @ 7pm: 18 and over technical class concert (10 performances) Saturday 10th April 2021 @

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Solos Event 2021 Update

The accompaniment for some of our popular Youth pieces will be made available on Monday (15 Mar 21) The following pieces will have accompaniment recorded for them: I’ve got my eye on

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Solos and Ensembles Competition 2021

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posted on February 7, 2021February 9, 2021
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Happy to be able to announce the details of our 2021 Solos and Ensembles Event! Ensemble Sections – to be postponed until COVID-19 restrictions enable people to meet and play in groups again.