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Posted in COVID-19, General, News

COVID-19 Update 08 Dec 20

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on December 8, 2020March 15, 2021
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The Brass Band League welcome this morning’s announcement from Carla Lockhart MP regarding the resumption of amateur banding activities in Northern Ireland. We have received queries from
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Carols for Christmas

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on December 5, 2020March 15, 2021
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We have been receiving a few inquiries asking about whether bands can play carols outside this Christmas.Unfortunately Arts Council NI have still not updated their report released 5th August 2020
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Brass Band League (NI) – Online Solo Competition

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on December 5, 2020December 5, 2020
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It’s been a tough year for brass banders all over the world with band rehearsals, contests and concerts all being cancelled.  Amateur bands in Northern Ireland have been unable to rehearse or
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Congratulations Desi Graham!

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on October 10, 2020March 15, 2021
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A massive congratulations to Desi Graham on receiving an Order of the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020. Desi has been a player/conductor/supporter of Third
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Request for further questionnaire feedback

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on October 4, 2020March 15, 2021
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A massive thank you to all 29 bands who completed our questionnaire.  Your feedback has already been invaluable to us.  We have finished collating all the information and have attached it
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Online evenings with Michael Fowles!

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on October 3, 2020March 15, 2021
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BBL Zoom meeting 02 Oct 20

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on September 30, 2020March 15, 2021
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The details for our Zoom meeting have been sent out today to everyone who has confirmed they are attending. If your rep doesn’t receive them, please let me know so we can get it sorted for
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COVID-19 advice to NI Brass Bands

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on September 14, 2020March 15, 2021
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We are aware of guidance released today by Brass Bands England (BBE) regarding advice from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the exemption of Youth Groups from their
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Funding opportunities and other news

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  • posted on September 5, 2020March 15, 2021
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The Arts Council NI “Organisations Emergency Programme” is now open again.  You can find information about it and other Arts Council funding
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News from the BBL Executive

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on September 1, 2020March 15, 2021
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Last night (31st August) the BBL Executive held another productive Zoom meeting and discussed a variety of topics including the following: COVID-19The BBL are still working with the
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Upcoming Events

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

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

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