Information for Press and Media

We frequently receive calls from radio and television researchers looking for a handbell team to appear on a programme – often at short notice. The National Secretary [1] holds a directory of all the registered teams in the UK.

Please note:
●    When booking a handbell team to appear on radio or television, please remember that most ringers are amateur musicians and may not be available for performances during the day due to work commitments.
●    We appreciate that the media often responds to events and therefore timelines are short; however it can be difficult to engage a group of ringers at very short notice, although every effort will be made.
●    If a large group is required, the more notice the better, and an evening or weekend performance time is more likely to be successful.
●    Any fees or expenses are negotiable directly with the team.
●    It may not be appreciated that a group of handbell ringers will take up a large amount of space, using special tables in a particular formation. Even three ringers will need elbow room!
●    If you are interested in booking a team, please contact the National Secretary [1], (or the appropriate Regional Secretary [2]) and they will make every effort to locate a suitable group of ringers in the area.

For more infor [3]mation about handbell ringing [3].

Handbells on Television  below - 'Lets Do Christmas'  Alan and Gay Cooper Teaching Gino to Ring;    Sandra Winter on Channel 5 with Jason Donovan;   St Lawrence Chobham on the Chris Evans Show