Better Banding Conference schedule Released

Brass Bands England (BBE) has released the schedule of events for its Brass Band Conference, due to take place at The Life Centre in Sale, Greater Manchester on Saturday 28th September.
 
Entitled 'Better Banding for All', the day will include a keynote address by composer Edward Gregson in addition to sessions on creative funding, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and Child Performance Licensing, mental health in brass bands and copyright.
 
BBE Chief Executive Officer, Kenny Crookston, stated, "We're delighted to be able to present such a compelling timetable of events for our conference, which we intend will become an annual fixture on the brass band calendar.
 
“Brass bands in the UK may have been deprived of opportunities for communal discussion throughout history, but we are confident that this is a culture that can be changed to the benefit of every element of brass banding over the coming years.
 
“We know we are a community with plenty to say about how things are run, so here is a fantastic opportunity to both acquire some new skills for your organisation and to have your say in how our future can be shaped!"
 
The Brass Band Conference will also host BBE's Annual General Meeting and include the first presentation of the organisation's Annual Awards. Tickets for The Brass Band Conference are available from www.bbe.org.uk 
 
Schedule:
9:30 — 10:15: Registration
9:30: Brass Bands England Annual General Meeting (members only)
10:30: Keynote address by Professor Edward Gregson
11:15: Breakout Sessions:
Creative Funding (Richard Brown — Arts Council England)
Diversity and Inclusion (Sophie Hunter — IVE)
Safeguarding and Child Performance Licensing (Alex Parker — BBE)
12:15: Lunch
13:00: Discussion Panel — What is the purpose of Brass Band Contests and is the current structure fit for purpose?
15:00: Breakout Sessions:
Mental Health (Michael Bonshor — University of Sheffield)
Copyright — Recording Rights and Distribution (Sarah Baumann — BBE)
16:00 — 16:30: BBE Awards and close

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