Events
Contest Rules 4 and 28 Amended in Bold
NIBA Contest 2025
Market Place Theatre, Armagh
Saturday 11th October (Flutes, Accordion and Concert Bands)
Adjudicator.
Saturday 18nd October (Brass Bands)
Adjudicator.
NIBandsAssociation1 day agoThe NIBA purchased a number of clear pull up screens during Covid for airborne protection. These screens are being stored safely but the Association now needs to dispose of these screens. Most of them were never used and are still in the original packaging. There are approximately 45 screens. They are available, free of charge, to any member band who wants them. If interested in them please contact me, NIBA Secretary asapNIBandsAssociation2 weeks agoBest of luck to two of our Brass Bands taking part today in the Whit Friday Marches and band competitions. Roughan Silver Band and Comber Brass are both taking part and best wishes from the North of Ireland Bands Association to both bands.NIBandsAssociation2 weeks agoAt the recent NIBA Executive meeting it was agreed that at the 2026 Irish Championship contest in Armagh on Saturdays the 17th and 24th October 2026 that there will be new open sections for Community type bands on both contest day dates. These Community type bands are made up of all types of players, most of whom have never played in a competition type band but are keen to receive an adjudication from a top line adjudicator. No marks or prizes will be awarded but the adjudicator will give an indication of the standard the band is achieving.
The NIBA rules will not apply to these Community band sections. The Executive Committee have made this decision after representation from bands at this level. If your band is interested please come along. Please request an entry form from the Contest Secretary at rjw5577@gmail.com. The entry forms and contest information will be available from the end of June 2026.
Contest Rules 4 and 28 Amended in Bold
NIBA Contest 2025
Market Place Theatre, Armagh
Saturday 11th October (Flutes, Accordion and Concert Bands)
Adjudicator.
Saturday 18nd October (Brass Bands)
Adjudicator.