Continued driving force from the British Federation of Brass Bands (BFBB) has meant that the newly formed All Parliamentary Group on Brass Bands, formed last month in the House of Commons, is gaining in size with more politicians and dignitaries pledging their support.

After a long and detailed debate in the ‘Commons’ last month, which tackled the thorny issue of more legitimate Government funding for bands, support now totals 29 members from The House of Commons and eight members from The House of Lords.

Commenting on the success of the group so far, Development Officer Philip Watson said: “I hope the Parliamentary Group will continue to grow at a good rate. It started with an initial membership of twenty and is now over thirty. I think it will be a great lobbying tool for the brass band sector and the more members the more useful it will be to bands.”
Philip concluded: “I think bands should be encouraged to contact their local MP. If he or she appears on the membership list above then contact them to congratulate them or if they are not currently on the list then persuade them to become a member.”

The BFBB aims to maintain, improve, represent and promote the practice and performance of brass band music in the UK. The BFBB is constantly working on behalf of member bands to meet these objectives.

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