BBE exceeds Membership Target
Following a recruitment dive at last month’s lower section National Finals Brass Band England was proud to reveal that 49% of English bands are now members of BBE. The latest influx of members marked a 25% increase in the organisation’s membership since April, meaning BBE has exceeded its annual target for Arts Council England funding.
BBE Partnership and Development Manager Alex Parker stated, “We had a great weekend in Cheltenham! Between us, the team managed to speak to members or supporters from every English band taking part in the Finals. It was great to be out there talking to so many people about what they need support with, and we’re incredibly pleased with the response from bands wanting to join”.
Membership starts at £75 for Youth Bands and £100 for adult bands. Bands wishing to take up membership should visit bbe.org.uk/join-us
Membership benefits include access to all of BBE’s services and discounts. Many bands will find that by taking out membership with BBE they will save more than the cost of membership. For example, BBE’s new bespoke insurance package (available through affiliate membership of Making Music) has already saved some bands hundreds of pounds on their renewal quote.
Other benefits include a free DBS Checking Service, discounted attendance at BBE training events, support with funding applications and access to the new features on the members’ area on the BBE website where bands can advertise their own concerts and events, advertise for player vacancies and be listed in the membership directory.
