NEMBBA currently runs two contests each year, our “association” contest each February and our own-choice test piece contest in the late autumn. The contests are open to any band, including those outside the geographic area of NEMBBA (Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire).
February “Area Test Piece” Contest
Our area test piece contest (also known as our Association contest) is usually held two weeks before the Midland Regional contest and is open to all bands in the fourth to championship sections. Training bands (limited to five registered players) and unregistered bands are invited to perform a 20 minute entertainment programme.
Next year’s contest is on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th February 2024 at the Post Mill Centre, Market Street, South Normanton DE55 2EJ. Training Bands, Unregistered Bands, Fourth and Second Sections will play on the Saturday and Third, First and Championship Sections will play on the Sunday.
Whilst a contest in its own right, it also provides bands with an opportunity for a trial run before their area contest and to gain feedback from an experienced adjudicator. The entrance fee for this contest also includes membership of NEMBBA.
The entry form can be download here.
The rules can be downloaded here: registered band, training band, unregistered band.
Autumn “Own Choice” Test Piece Contest
Our autumn contest provides an opportunity for all bands in the fourth to championship sections to play a test piece of their choice, together with training bands (limited to five registered players) and unregistered bands who are invited to perform a 15 minute entertainment programme. Bands are not required to join NEMBBA to enter.
Next year’s contest is on Sunday 3rd November at The Whitworth, Dale Road North, Darley Dale DE4 2EQ.