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Last Chance Saloon – change of details

Pease note that the annual ‘Last Chance Saloon’ day run by Battlefield Bluegrass has changed location this year – it will be at Clipston Village Hall, Clipston, LE16 9RT, on Sunday November 23rd.

Charlie Jonas Walter September 9, 2025 Uncategorized

Last few festivals

As the season draws to a close, following a very successful Didmarton, where the BBMA stall was again in attendance, and we picked up some new members, there are still a handful of festivals yet, and as always the details are on our events page at Bluegrass Festivals and Picking Weekends.

Charlie Jonas Walter September 9, 2025 Uncategorized

Battlefield Bluegrass Festival

The bluegrass season is well under way, and next up is Battlefield Bluegrass Festival at Naseby starting on Thursday July 17th. The BBMA tent will be in attendance, so stop by and say “Hi”!

Charlie Jonas Walter July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Uncategorized

BBMA AGM – more details

Charlie Jonas Walter February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 Uncategorized
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Useful information on current restrictions can be found on the Musician’s Union website

The ISM have also published details of what you will need to know to work as a musician in Europe

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The BBMA is a not for profit organisation run by elected volunteers that supports professional and amateur bluegrass artists and bands; providing marketing and tour support – together with information about UK festivals, luthiers and learning events.

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