THE IMPORTANCE OF FUNDING

Founded in 1968, the BFBB aims to support brass bands throughout the UK, ensuring a secure and successful future for the brass band movement. An annually elected Executive Committee work hard utilising their individual brass band experience, together with professional staff, to push for positive and fruitful developments in brass band music and contesting.

A member of the national organisation for brass bands can expect representation of themselves to related organisations, and also a place to be democratically recognised. We are constantly working behind the scenes for member brass bands, promoting them to those outside the movement. Such as lobbying local authorities to include more brass bands in their community entertainment schedules, overseeing contesting procedures, locating funds to distribute to member bands for brass band workshops and ensuring that they are put forward for performance opportunities on television and radio.

Of course this work can only continue to be successful and worthwhile to musicians in the brass band movement if there is sufficient financial support. Membership fees of bands and individuals is always a great support, but of course costs are incurred in recruiting and retaining these members and the everyday running costs of providing a central contact point for the brass band movement.

The BFBB is always thankful for financial support to continue this essential work. If you would like to help us please contact our National Office.

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