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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, fellowship, 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;
The National Band Council of Australia (NBCA) is undertaking a survey to assess trends, attitudes and future planning across three categories: the NBCA itself; the Australian National Band Championships; and community banding in general. Responses will remain anonymous but will be used to inform future events and activities undertaken by the NBCA and affiliated State Governing Bodies. The survey should take about 15-20 minutes to complete, and you can only… Read More
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of NBCA Life Member, former Executive Officer and Western Australian Councillor Tony Schraven. Tony was a humble and hardworking person, regularly putting the needs of others above his own. He could always be found backstage at a contest, happy to take on any volunteer role. Tony was also President of the Western Australian Band Association, long term President, librarian, publicity… Read More
Reading some of the responses to the selection of Test Pieces for the 2022 Australian Nationals made it clear that we need to be more involved in selecting and promoting works by a diverse range of composers. I have chatted with Dr Jodie Blackshaw on this topic, and one of her most powerful messages is that there is a lot of great music by diverse composers, but we as conductors… Read More
As we reach the end of 2021, congratulations to all our Australian banding associations, bands, and band members on getting through another difficult year. Thanks to BANSW for running the wonderful ANOFOB in April this year, where 73 bands from around the country and one from the USA came together to celebrate banding in a digital age. Congrats to QBA, WABA, and TBL on running successful state championships this year… Read More
The National Band Council of Australia is a representative body formed by agreement of the Australian State Governing Bodies which represent the six Australian States. It is incorporated under the relevant New South Wales legislation.
The NBCA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Megan Stapleton
NBCA Executive Officer
executiveofficer@nbca.asn.au
