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Festival of Brass Returns

  • BrassBandLeague
  • 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

  • BrassBandLeague
  • 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

  • BrassBandLeague
  • 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
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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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COVID Guidance – Update January 2022

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  • posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022
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The Brass Band League has recently reviewed our previously published guidance relating to how bands should operate in these COVID times. Whilst official restrictions are easing and the Omicron
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COVID Guidance – Update 3rd August 2021

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on August 3, 2021August 11, 2021
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The Brass Band League has reviewed the recent updates to local Coronavirus Regulations and Guidance by the Northern Ireland Executive, particularly with regards to the new official guidance of 1m
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Treasurer’s Retirement

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on June 1, 2021
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The BBL are sorry to announce the retirement of our long standing Treasurer, Stephen Kennedy. Having been our money man for the last ten years, Stephen has decided it’s time to pass the ledger
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Updated COVID-19 Advice (May 2021)

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  • posted on May 21, 2021
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In line with the recent update to NI Coronavirus Regulations which now permit bands to recommence indoor rehearsals , we have updated our COVID information page with the latest advice and guidance.
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Guidance on Resumption of Outdoor Rehearsals

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on April 22, 2021
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The BBL have updated our COVID information page to reflect the announcement made by local Government last week. Please note that in the absense of official guidance from local Government Departments,
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