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Author: Webmaster

European World of Bluegrass – band application window extended

EWOB have extended the window for bands applying to perform in 2023. The deadline is now January 15th, 2023.
Bands who want to showcase at EWOB 2023 need to make sure to have their application sent in before Sunday evening, January 15th, 2023, end of day. Go to their site at https://ewob.eu/ewob/index.php/band-application/ for more details.

Webmaster December 22, 2022 Uncategorized

Reduced membership for under 18s

We have decided to offer reduced membership for under-128s – this is now £12.00 a year (a 50% discount on the full adult membership). The discounted membership for families remains the same. For more details see the Join the BBMA page (or follow the link in the menu bar).

Webmaster December 9, 2022 Uncategorized

Sore Fingers announces tutors for 2023

Sore Fingers have announced details of their tutors for Easter 2023. For more details see https://www.sorefingers.co.uk/coursedetail.php?id=23

Webmaster November 11, 2022 Uncategorized

Special Consensus Tour 2023

Special Consensus have announced dates in the UK for early 2023 – see for more details.

Webmaster November 1, 2022 Uncategorized
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