National Band Council of Australia (NBCA)

Welcome to the official website of the National Band Council of Australia Inc, the National organisation representing the Brass and Concert Bands of Australia, dedicated to the promotion and development of banding throughout Australia.

The National Band Council of Australia (NBCA) exists to:

• ensure that national band contests, marching contests and solo and party competitions are conducted under a common set of rules;
• promote a general love and knowledge of band music and good fellowship among band persons;
• promote and control national band contests;
• provide positive leadership and direction to enable Australian brass and concert bands to achieve their maximum potential through planned administration, policy development and communication.