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Brass in Concert Weekend 2024 – Report and Results

Seventeen Performances in Fivemiletown Brass Bands Northern Ireland returned to the Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown last weekend to present their ever-popular Brass in Concert weekend. Friday night saw 4

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Brass in Concert 2024 Line-Up Confirmed

Brass Bands Northern Ireland are delighted to present our ever-popular Brass in Concert Weekend at The Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown. This years event will run on Friday 1st March – Saturday 2nd

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New Year – New Officers

On Friday 12th January we held our Annual General Meeting and first Delegate meeting of the year. The officers for 2024 are as follows: President: William Caughey Vice Presidents: Joe Jackson, David

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Brass Bands Northern Ireland – Upcoming Events

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posted on January 7, 2024January 26, 2024
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Friday 9th February – Youth Band Governance 1 Workshop Brendan Breslin from the Royal Irish Academy of Music will be leading this workshop.Band leaders, conductors, committee members and youth

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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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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