Events
Market Place Theatre, Armagh
Saturday 12th October (Brass Bands)
Adjudicator. Christopher Bond
Saturday 19nd October (Flutes, Accordion and Concert Bands)
Adjudicator. Adam Cooke
NIBandsAssociation1 month agoThanks to our NIBA photographer for all of these photos taken at the recent Irish Championship contest in the Market Place Theatre in Armagh on Saturdays 12th and 19th October 2024NIBandsAssociation2 months agoOnly one day now to the 106th Irish Championship band contest in the Market Place Theatre, Armagh. Tomorrow, the 12th October, will feature the brass championship with Grade 3 (5 bands), Grade 2 (3 bands) and the Championship section (6 bands).
The adjudicator for the brass sections is Mr. Christopher Bond who is very respected composer, conductor and educator across several fields. He is originally from Cornwall and now based in Cardiff where he graduated from the Welsh College of Music in 2014. The contest starts at 11.00am with the grade 3 brass and will be followed directly with the Grade 2 section. The Championship brass section will begin after lunch at 3.30pm. The theatre is open to the public and all day admission costs £6 with £4 concession. Please come along and enjoy a good day of entertainment from our premier brass bands.
Market Place Theatre, Armagh
Saturday 12th October (Brass Bands)
Adjudicator. Christopher Bond
Saturday 19nd October (Flutes, Accordion and Concert Bands)
Adjudicator. Adam Cooke