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Posted in COVID-19, General, News

Ongoing information from BBL NI 10 Jul 20

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on July 24, 2020March 15, 2021
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We have received several enquiries from bands following the publication of new advice from the UK government and Brass Band England, however we are not currently in a position to update our advice
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Posted in COVID-19, General, News

Guidance for the operation of Brass Bands in Northern Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic – effective from 1st Jul 2020

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  • posted on July 1, 2020January 5, 2026
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Following the recent statement of advice from Brass Band England that has been shared widely on social media, we have felt it necessary, with the permission of BBE to adapt the advice in line with
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Festival of Brass 2020 – Cancelled

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on May 19, 2020
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The BBL Executive held their first online meeting this Saturday to discuss our future events.  We came to the very difficult decision that Festival of Brass 2020 would have to be cancelled due
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Brass Band League NI – Contesting Year in Review 2019-2020

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  • posted on April 23, 2020March 15, 2021
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Brass in Concert 2019 Once again, it’s been another busy year for the BBL.  We started our banding year in the first weekend in March at the Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown.  The weekend
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2020 Brass in Concert – Report and Results

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  • posted on April 16, 2020March 15, 2021
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The Brass Band League (NI) returned to the Fivemiletown on Friday 6th March and Saturday 7th March to stage their ever popular Brass in Concert event  in the Valley Hotel. Friday Night The
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Spring Festival 2020 Cancelled

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  • posted on March 13, 2020March 15, 2021
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Due to the current circumstances surrounding Coronavirus, the Brass Band League along with our partners, Together in Music, have taken the very difficult decision to cancel this year’s Spring
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Septura in Fermanagh!

  • BrassBandLeague
  • posted on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020
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KELPTOMANIA – BORROWED BAROQUE A Unique Opportunity to Hear Brass Music at Its Absolute Best Have you ever been thrilled by the sound of a trumpet fanfare? Have you ever been moved by the sad sound
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2020 Solo & Ensemble Results

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  • posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020
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Results from BBL Solo & Ensemble Competition are below. The BBL would like to congratulate all prize winners and offer a huge thanks to all of our competitors for a fine day of music making.
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2020 Solo & Ensemble Timings and Junior Section Draw Now Available

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  • posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020
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Timings for our upcoming Solo & Ensemble competition are now available for download from our website. The Junior Section draw is also available for download. Due to closed adjudication, the
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Solo & Ensemble Competition 2020 Entry Packs Now Available

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  • posted on December 5, 2019
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Our ever popular Solo & Ensemble competition will return to Malone Presbyterian Church Halls, Belfast on Saturday 15th February 2020. Our adjudicators on the day will be: Senior Classes –
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