Enter by February 11 for a chance to win prizes including a Pearl PFP-105E piccolo, Yamaha YFL-372GL flute, a year’s subscription to the Musician’s Answering Service, a course with Benslow Music, and vouchers from ALRY Publications, All Flutes Plus, Just Flutes! This year, we’re also honoured to introduce the Atarah’s Legacy Fund Memorial Prize - an award up to £500 to support one promising player from any category.
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to announce our Competitions 2023 adjudicators, who will be judging all selected performances and providing individual feedback: Kevin Gowland, Lisa Nelsen, Carla Rees, Emily Beynon, Marie-Christine Zupancic, Julie Wright and Sandy Hay
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to announce that entry to our 2023 Competitions is open. Held annually, the Competitions are a chance for flute players to showcase their talent, receive feedback from top judges, and win brilliant prizes. In 2023, the Competitions will be held live over two events in Loughborough and Birmingham.
Read MoreWith the greatest respect for all the support and initiative Wibb gave to the BFS, the Council decided to approach two artists to take over the positions of President and Vice President. We introduce them here, and share details of our Christmas Party hosted by the new President.
Read MoreWe're thrilled to announce the winners of the Galway Flute Festival 2022 BFS Awards, who each receive an Auditor place worth $375 at the prestigious festival this month.
Read MoreWe’re delighted to announce the Galway Flute Festival 2022 BFS Awards - two Auditor places at the prestigious Galway Flute Festival 2022 this June - each worth $375 USD. Read on for details of how to apply.
Read MoreWe’re delighted to announce the prizes for the BFS Competitions 2022 - including a Yamaha piccolo, course with Benslow Music, Wiseman traditional case, vouchers from ALRY Publications, All Flutes Plus, Just Flutes, and much more!
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to announce our Competitions 2022 adjudicators, who will be judging all selected performances and providing individual feedback.
Read MoreWe’re delighted to announce the 2022 edition of our annual Competitions for flute players. The BFS Competitions are a chance for players to showcase their talent, with feedback from top adjudicators and brilliant prizes.
Read MoreWe’re excited to announced our AGM Day 2021, taking place later this month! Join us for a day packed with interesting sessions, inspiring performances and the chance to connect with other players.
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to announce In Conversation With, a series of free online talks with inspiring players! A new Sunday morning series hosted by our Chair Lisa Nelsen, each month we’ll invite a special guest for a candid conversation about all things flute
Read MoreWould you like to give some of your time and expertise to help flautists learn, connect and thrive? The British Flute Society is looking for a volunteer treasurer.
Read MoreSunday 28th February marked the finale of our Competitions 2021, and what a day it was. We were treated to stunning performances from our selected Adult Amateur and Young Artists competitors, followed by a prize-giving and announcement of our Haynes Prize and Special Awards winners.
Read MoreOn Sunday 21st February, we held our first Zoom Competitions event, showcasing the performances of our selected School Performer and Young Performer entrants, followed by a prize-giving led by our adjudicators Beatriz Macias and Ian Mullin.
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce our Competitions 2021 adjudicators, featuring some leading lights of the flute world. They’ll be judging all shortlisted performances and providing individual feedback - to be in the running, enter the Competitions by Sunday 14th.
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to announce this year's prizes - including a Pearl Flute piccolo, Yamaha audio gear, Wm. S. Haynes headjoint, a course with Benslow Music and much more!
Read MoreWe’re delighted to announce the 2021 edition of our annual Competitions for flute players. This year, we’ve made some exciting changes - not only are the Competitions going virtual for the first time, but we have a new category for amateur players, and a series of Special Awards
Read MoreOur Christmas Extravaganza took place online last Saturday, and if we do say so ourselves, it was a fabulously festive afternoon of playing, discussion and Christmassy catching up.
Read MoreJoin us on Saturday 12th December from 3-7pm as we ring in the season with an afternoon of ensemble playing, sessions for teachers, performers and ensembles, and of course a festive knees-up - all via Zoom!
Read MoreWe’re looking for someone to join our BFS team! We would be keen for the successful candidate to start work as soon as possible. Working hours are flexible linked to the demands of the role and the Secretary will work from home. Find the detailed job description and person specification below.
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