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25.01.2022 We would like to introduce our contest venues for the 2017 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships. Scheduling and the number of competing bands will determine which venues are to be used for particular sections at a later date. More information is available by clicking on the photos below.

24.01.2022 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL BANDS Introduction: In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the NBCA in conjunction with the Band Association of NSW is running the inaugural Australian National Online Festival of Bands (ANOFOB) instead of the Australian National Band Championships which would have been held in Newcastle, NSW over Easter 2021. The NBCA encourages eligible bands to participate in this inaugural event under the conditions provided below....Continue reading

23.01.2022 The Test Pieces for the 2018 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships have been released.

20.01.2022 The official announcement of the test pieces for the 2017 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships.

19.01.2022 Great article. Should be seen by all politicians.

19.01.2022 The National Bands Council of Australia wish to congratulate Tony Schraven upon his election as Executive Officer of the NBCA at the 2016 Annual Conference conducted in Launceston over the weekend. Tony is pictured being congratulated by retiring Executive Officer Allen Woodham OAM whom has faithfully and diligently provided outstanding service to the Council in this role for the past ten years. The Council would like to sincerely and humbly extend our deepest thanks and best wishes to Allen for his years of dedicated service and wish him every success in all his future endeavours.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Bruce Raymond President of the South Australian Band Association on receiving the OAM for services to music and brass banding in particular. Very proud of the many years in developing community and school banding in SA. Well done Bruce.

12.01.2022 Many thanks to Tim Kelly for an outstanding contribution to the Easter weekend. Seeing and hearing all the performances from years past was a delight. Well done Brassbanned!

12.01.2022 Launceston has many quality accommodation options located in the CBD all within an easy walking distance of the 2017 contest venues. Why not get in early and investigate your options and see which offer best suits you and your band? For more information on the full range of accommodation options and their contact details please click on the photos below.

10.01.2022 Come and experience 63 of Australia's premier community brass and concert bands as they contest and perform at the 2017 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships. Venues: Princess Theatre, Albert Hall, Grand Chancellor & Launceston College Parade of Bands: Saturday, 15th April from 9:00am in Charles Street... Gala Concert: Sunday, 16th April at 7:30pm at the Albert Hall Live streaming of events via: http://brassbanned.com/ For the full schedule and event ticketing please visit our official website: http://www.nationalbandchampionships.com.au/

09.01.2022 On this significant day in our calendar we have seen the many bandsmen from schools, brass, concert and military bands performing their duty with dignity and reverence. The performances on the driveways were poignant and very moving. Maybe we have started a new tradition. On behalf of the NBCA I thank you for your contribution to the community in this unique situation this ANZAC day. You have made it very special for the many who remember the fallen and current serving member...s of the ADF. Barrie Gott, President

08.01.2022 Hi all, Since the cancelling of the National and many State championships I can only watch and see the great endeavours of many who are trying to maintain the joy, love and passion for banding. There is much we can do as individuals to maintain the high standard of community music making that is evident in this country by practising, seeking ways to improve technique and most importantly staying in touch with each other. Staying in touch means that we do not lose the sense of... community that banding brings AND the next time you meet in person will be even better. If any of you have innovative ways that you use to communicate do not hesitate to share them. Be assured that the NBCA is aware of the difficulties and strains placed upon us at this time however our thoughts and prayers are with you and I look forward to next year when we will celebrate another exciting contest in Newcastle. Best wishes Barrie Gott President National Band Council of Australia

05.01.2022 Notice of Cancellation Australian National Band Championships Hello again everyone,... What a difference a few days has made. As the world comes to grips with the impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the organising body for the nationals has taken a further critical review of the viability of hosting our event this Easter. The NBCA has made the following statement: Discussions were held with the National Band Council and the Western Australian organising committee today following the announcement of a pandemic. It is with regret that the the National Contest to be held in Perth at Easter will not proceed. We are well aware of the amount of preparation that has has been made by the organising committee and individual bands. However, circumstances and concerns by various stakeholders have made us come to this decision. This decision was not made lightly but was in the end forced upon us. Sincerely, Barrie Gott President National Band Council of Australia Notwithstanding WABA's alignment with the NBCA, this is a devastating blow to the team here - our small committee has moved mountains to welcome bands from all over Australia, and for it to end like this, just a few weeks out, is nothing short of heartbreaking. This competition was definitely going to be one for the books! We sincerely thank our sponsors for their support - without your generosity we would not have made it this far. The team has prepared a brief Q&A reference, available via out website here: https://www.nationalbandchampionships.com.au/qa.html If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to contact us. Wiebe Wilbers Organising Secretary 2020 National Band Championships Mob: 0439 723 843 Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.nationalbandchampionships.com.au

01.01.2022 Have you 'liked' the 2018 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships Facebook page yet? It's the best way to stay up to date with all the latest news and announcements.