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NIBandsAssociation2 weeks ago
The 107th Championship of Ireland Bands contest will take place in the Market Place Theatre, Armagh on Saturdays 11th October (Flutes, Accordions and Concert Bands) and 18th October for all Brass sections. Entry forms and contest information has been sent out to all band secretaries. The closing date for entries us 13th September 2025 with late entries being accepted up to 20th September at a double entry fee. The adjudicators for the two days of the contest are Liz Childs (11th October) and Sarah Groarke Booth (18th October) The North of Ireland Bands Association would encourage all member bands to enter the contest. 

If you need and information regarding the contest please contact the NIBA contest Secretary by email or PM.
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NIBandsAssociation3 weeks ago
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NIBandsAssociation4 weeks ago
Our Music in the Parks continues this Sunday in Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park from 2pm to 5pm. Come along and hear some great music 🎶 



2pm - Lily Of The Valley Accordion Band 



3:10pm - Ormeau Concert Band, Belfast 



4:10pm - Ballylone Concert Flute Band
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NIBandsAssociation4 weeks ago
Huge Congratulations to 1st Old Boys who have been crowned Dutch Open 1st Section Champions!! NIBA are absolutely delighted for everyone at 1st Old Boys on this incredible achievement. Congratulations also go to 1OB Principal Horn, Daniel Sharpe, who claimed the soloist prize!! Well done all!! 🏆 👏 👏
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NIBandsAssociation1 month ago
Good luck to the 1st Old Boys band  this weekend in Groningen at the Dutch Open Championship  in the 1st Section. Below are the bands taking part in their section.

First Section:

Adjudicators: Russell Gray; Les Neish; Senne La Mela

1st Old Boys Band

Cologne Concert Brass

Brassband Breukelen

Brassband Oefening en Uitspanning

Brassband Pro Rege

Chr. Brassband Excelsior

Young Brassband Willebroek
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NIBandsAssociation2 months ago
Our 'Music in the Parks' is back for 2025!!



Starting on Sunday 1st June 2025 from 2pm to 5pm. Come along to hear a variety of music from the bands of NI 🎼



www.belfastcity.gov.uk/musicintheparks
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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.