Brass Band League – Representing Northern Ireland Brass Bands

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Treasurer’s Retirement

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)

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

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

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

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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Solos Event 2021 Update

The accompaniment for some of our popular Youth pieces will be made available on Monday (15 Mar 21) The following pieces will have accompaniment recorded for them: I’ve got my eye on

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Solos and Ensembles Competition 2021

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posted on February 7, 2021February 9, 2021
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Happy to be able to announce the details of our 2021 Solos and Ensembles Event! Ensemble Sections – to be postponed until COVID-19 restrictions enable people to meet and play in groups again.

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Last update before Christmas

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posted on December 23, 2020March 15, 2021
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We would just like to make you aware of a few things before we take some much needed days off for Christmas! AGM UpdateYou will all be aware that our AGM was on 4th December and the executive

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COVID information page added to website

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posted on December 13, 2020March 15, 2021
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We have added a COVID page to our website were you can also find links to our Risk Assessments along with additional advice and guidance. Although local government guidelines state that a risk

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COVID Update 11 Dec 20 – Advice on carolling

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posted on December 11, 2020March 15, 2021
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Hi everyone, We are delighted to finally be able to say that bands are allowed to play again! Please see below for page 30 from the recently published document “In the Bubble of our Making: