Category: For Bands

SUNDAY 11^th March 2018 – NICHOLAS CHAMBERLAINE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, BEDWORTH – FOURTH SECTION – 24 Bands

Full list of bands entered into the Fourth section and split of draw can be found here

The FIRST DRAW will take place in the Contest Control Room at 10.00 am and the band drawn number one to be on stage to commence at 11.00 am with the National Anthem. The SECOND DRAW will take place at 12 Noon

Adjudicators – Messrs Paul Norley & Richard Marshall

IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION – PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE REGULARLY FOR ANY UPDATES 

(1) The results of each section AND presentation of awards will be announced at the conclusion of that section, BUT prize winning bands are again reminded to ensure that they have an adult representative to accept and sign for awards and trophies. Band Officials are further reminded that they sign and accept the trophies on the basis that they are insured and kept in safe custody for a period of TEN MONTHS (To be returned to the Regional Trophy Officer by the 11^th January 2019 – or on request).

(2) There will be no EATING, DRINKING OR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO TAPING OR RECORDING within the performing areas, ALSO please ensure all MOBILE PHONES REMAIN SWITCHED OFF WHILST IN THE PERFORMING AREAS.

(3)  As the current rules preclude the use of a system of pre-draw, to assist bands to plan their visit as in previous years, the committee have again utilised a split draw system for ALL SECTIONS EXCEPT the CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION, Band Secretaries have been advised by email of the split draw. Draw Delegates are requested to be present 15 minutes before the draw time to receive all contest information. The draws will then take place at the precise times stated.

4) 30 BANDPERSONS WRISTBANDS – are available from the Contest Control Room at each venue, on the day of the Contest to be collected by the person holding the Delegates Draw Card, please retain the Delegate Card to obtain the remarks at the conclusion of the section. Wristbands must be shown before players will be allowed on stage to play; these wristbands will also allow Bandsmen into the auditoriums.

5) There are Lift facilities at the Civic Hall for disabled persons. Bands are requested to advise the Contest Controller at either venue, if they will be requiring any assistance for disabled persons

6) Large items of percussion (already advised) are being provided for the use of competing bands and maintained on stage at both venues, by Mr Adrian Evans and his team. Please hand in the enclosed percussion plan at the appropriate Draw. Bands are to use these items supplemented by their own equipment, as required by the score, but are reminded that the four-minute rule will apply.

7) Please note that the Car Park adjacent to the Civic Hall is PAY & DISPLAY and the wardens are very strict. There is ample parking at Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College and coaches for either venue are asked to park at the College. Please note the College Car Park gates will be closed at 7 p.m.

8) Bandpersons wristbands can be shown to access either The Civic Hall or Nicholas Chamberlaine College and the general public on production of a purchased Nicholas Chamberlaine ticket will be able to collect a ticket free of charge to access the Civic Hall, and Civic Hall general public ticket holders can also do the same at Nicholas.

With best wishes to all the Bands competing at the Midland Regional Championships 2018

Lesley Bentley – Regional Secretary

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The Adjudicators for the 2016 Midlands Area Brass Band Competition have been announced as follows:

Championship Section:
Steve Sykes and Jim Davies

1st Section:
David Roberts and Chris Wormald

2nd Section:
Paul Norley and Gordon Higginbottom

3rd Section:
Paul Norley and Gordon Higginbottom

4th Section:
David Roberts and Chris Wormald

The Midlands Area Brass Band contest for 2016 will be held on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March 2016. The section details for the 2016 competition are follows. Please see below.

The Civic Hall – Bedworth

Saturday – 1^st Section – 11 a.m.

Sunday – 2^nd Section – 10 a.m.

Sunday – Championship Section (on completion of 2^nd Section) 2.30 p.m.approximately

Nicholas Chamberlaine College

Saturday – 3^rd Section – 11 a.m.

Sunday – 4^th Section – 11 a.m.

The Adjudictors and confirmed dates for the 2015 contest are as follows:

Championship Section – Alan Morrison & Paul Holland
Bedworth Civic Hall – Sunday 8th March 2015 (PM)

First Section – John Doyle & Mike Kilroy
Bedworth Civic Hall – Saturday 7th March 2015

Seond Section – John Berryman & Mark Wilkinson
Bedworth Civic Hall – Sunday 8th March 2015 (AM)

Third Section – John Berryman & Mark Wilkinson
Nicholas Chamberlaine College – Saturday 7th March 2015

Fourth Section – John Doyle & Mike Kilroy
Nicholas Chamberlaine College – Sunday 8th March 2015

The Midlands Regional Committee would like to announce that following Jermey Wise’s acceptance to adjudicate the Championship Section at the Midland Regional Contest, Jeremy now realises that he has a conflict of interest and has therefore understandably withdrawn from adjudicating the 2014 Championship Section. David Horsfield (pictured below) has kindly agreed to step in and will adjudicate the Championship Section with Brett Baker.

The confirmed adjudicators for 2014 are as follows:

Championship Section – Sunday 9th March p.m. (The Civic Hall)
David Horsfield & Brett Baker

First Section – Saturday 8th March (The Civic Hall)
David Lancaster & Ewan Easton

Second Section – Sunday 9th March a.m. (The Civic Hall)
Stephen Roberts & Ian Brownbill (Updated)

Third Section – Saturday 8th March (Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College)
Stephen Roberts & Ian Brownbill (Updated)

Fourth Section – Sunday 9th March (Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College)
Ewan Easton & David Lancaster