Not a Brass Bands England member yet? The organisation has issued a call-out for views and opinions from the wider banding sector. And it’s your chance to win yourself a free membership.
If you currently play in a band or are a part of the brass band community but aren’t currently a BBE member, you can complete the short survey to share your needs and wishes from a representative banding body for England.
For members who wish to share their views, a separate questionnaire has already been circulated to the main contact at each member band.
Kenny Crookston, Chief Executive Officer of Brass Bands England said:
“It’s really important that we as the representative body for bands in England continue to consult with the wider brass banding sector, not just our current members. We aim to provide value both to current members and those still considering joining us while remaining affordable and accessible in everything we offer. This survey will help us to continue to do that in the most effective ways possible.”
Surveys completed before the deadline of Friday 2 April 2021 will be entered into a prize draw, the winner of which will receive an Individual BBE Membership worth £25.
Complete the survey at bbe.band/survey.
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