BBE Calls for Conference Contributors
The Brass Band Conference is for anyone and everyone involved in the world of brass banding. To ensure that the programme reflects this, they would like to hear from you.
A spokesperson for BBE stated, “We are looking for a varied conference programme that explores the creativity and variety of the banding community, as well as showcasing how the sector can broaden its horizons reaching communities currently less represented. We welcome input from leading voices in our community including top section bands, community bands and everyone in between.”
The Brass Band Conference 2025 will take place on Saturday 27 September 2025 at Redhills, the Durham Miners’ Association Hall in Durham. This year's focus will be The Next Generation.
BE is now inviting relevant proposals from the banding and wider cultural community that seek to share best practice in engaging with their communities. The aim is to curate a diverse, inspiring programme full of relevant insights that will open up discussion, challenge thinking and encourage critical reflection. The programme will seek to include a mix of talks from thought leaders; practical workshops; discussion and creative elements.
Conference sessions / presentations (of between 30 and 60 minutes) can take the form of:
Practical workshops
Insight / discussion sessions
Sharing learning through media such as a films
The overall programme will be curated to encourage a diverse range of presenters, perspectives and topics. Strong proposals will feature:
Clear link to the conference theme
Presenters with relevant knowledge and experience
Creative and inspiring delivery approaches
Conference proposals will be accepted until Friday 7 March 2025 via the 2025 Conference proposals form. Conference presenters will receive:
Free attendance to the conference day
Promotion of work presented at the conference
Reasonable travel expenses
Speakers’ fees will be available for independent / freelance presenters
For an informal conversation about the conference and your proposal, or to share anything you would like to see presented, please contact BBE’s Events Manager Jess Wilson at jess@bbe.org.uk.
