BOPA: The Regional Committee has applied for a group BOPA for the contest. All bands will be contacted by the Regional Secretary beforehand and must have the necessary paperwork in hand should we have a visit from Warwickshire County Council or Brass Bands England.
Brass Band England have issued these requirements regarding chaperoning children together with a form which must be completed for each child in your band and be available on the day for checking by Warwickshire County Council or Brass Bands England should they decide to make an inspection.
Bands are requested to inform Lesley Bentley beforehand of the number of children who will be playing in your band at the contest.
Rehearsal Facilities: This document lists the rehearsal facilities we are aware of around Bedworth.
Coach Parking: Coach parking is on Bayton Road Industrial Estate, Colliery Lane, Exhall, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 9NW.
There are no restrictions and there is room for plenty of coaches: it is a 3 minute drive from The Civic Hall.
Coaches may only drop off at the back of the Civic Hall (there is room for 4 coaches to drop off at the same time) and then return to collect when the Band has finished playing.
ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD COACHES REMAIN PARKED AT THE BACK OF THE CIVIC HALL – PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR COACH COMPANIES/DRIVERS ARE AWARE OF THIS.
Tickets: If your band is bringing supporters with you, they will require tickets. The Box Office will be open from 9.30 to 12.30 on each day of the Contest but we strongly advise you to buy tickets online before arriving . The auditorium has numbered seating and you can choose where you sit and you can print off your own e-tickets before arrival.
Wristbands: Players will have wristbands supplied as normal and there is an allocated area for those with wristbands to sit and listen to bands. In the unlikely event that this area gets full, your wristband does not give you automatic access to the rest of the hall as the seats are numbered, unless you buy a ticket to guarantee a seat. The Civic Hall management however will allow the exit doors to be opened for the results, as long as fire exits are kept clear.
Split Draw: A split draw has been made for all sections, except Championship. Your band secretaries have been informed in which half of the draw your band will be playing. Please do not publish this information on social media.