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Scottish Bands Contest & Festival of Music (Glasgow)

The Scottish Bands Contest & Festival of Music is open to BB Companies across Scotland.

The event will be in three sections (Pipe Band Contest, Marching Band Contest and Concert Band Performances) participating in three classes (Development (Pipe/Marching), Open (Pipe/Marching) and Performance (Concert)).

The Pipe Band and Marching Band contest format will be similar to previous years. Marching Bands may include any instrumentation played on the march (eg Trumpet / Bugle Band, Wind Band, Fife & Drum etc.), and Development Classes don’t need to play on the march. The Concert Band Section has been introduced to showcase the breadth of musical talent in the Brigade. Bands in this category will not be competing against each other, and will be awarded a Bronze, Silver or Gold assessment. Adjudication sheets will provide feedback on performance and development ideas for improvement. Bands in this category must comprise a minimum of 4 instrumentalists, may include any instrumentation / format / style. (e.g. Concert Band, Brass Band, Praise Band, Rock Band, Jazz Band, Mixed ensemble etc.) and are able to play seated. Vocalists may be included where appropriate. Companies may enter more than one band in any section of the day.

The entry fee is £15 per Company/Battalion and the closing date for entries is Friday 25th October 2024. To find out more and enter please click here.

If you have any questions or would like more details please email development@boys-brigade.org.uk