Brass Bands Northern Ireland – Page 2 – Representing Northern Ireland Brass Bands

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Youth Leader Development Weekend and Annual Solos and Ensembles Competition

Brass Bands Northern Ireland
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)

Brass Bands Northern Ireland
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

Brass Bands Northern Ireland
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

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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

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posted on February 8, 2022February 20, 2023
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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

BBNI AGM & Delegates Meeting
Friday 10th January, 7.30pm
Online/Zoom

Solo & Ensemble Competition 2025
Saturday 15th February
Malone Presbyterian Church Halls, Belfast

Brass in Concert Weekend 2025
Friday 28th February – Saturday 1st March
The Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown

Spring Festival 2025
Saturday 12th April
The Strule Arts Theatre, Omagh

Spring Festival 2026
Saturday 18th April
The Strule Arts Theatre, Omagh

Spring Festival 2027
Saturday 17th April
The Strule Arts Theatre, Omagh