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Posted in General, News

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

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on February 8, 2022January 5, 2026
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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

  • BrassBandLeague
  • 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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Posted in COVID-19, News

COVID Guidance – Update January 2022

  • BrassBandLeague
  • 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)

  • BrassBandLeague
  • 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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BBL Solos 2021 – Timeline of Events

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021
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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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Special Meeting Announcement

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on March 13, 2021March 15, 2021
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BBL Special Meeting – Thursday 01 Apr 21 @ 7pm on Zoom. As you may be aware a BBL working group has been looking into the results of both the surveys we did last year and has collated the
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