Key Dates
Monday 1st September 2025
- Test Pieces announced.
- Competitor entries open - forms on National Band Championships website.
Friday 12th December 2025
- All Band Entries close - except Junior Grade bands
- All Solo & Party events close – except Junior events
Friday 9th January 2026
- Late Open Band Entries Close (50% late fee applies)
Friday 6th February 2026
- Junior Band and Junior Solo and Ensemble Entries close. (No Late Junior Section Entries accepted after this date)
Friday 20th February 2026
- All Player Registrations and Clearances Close – to be in the hands of the State Association Secretary/Registrar by this date.
For more information on Registrations please see the NBCA Yearbook: NBCA Yearbook - Own Choice Music Advice Forms & Scores Due to the
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Friday 28th February 2026
- Player Pass Orders due to administrator
Friday 6th March 2026
- Player Lists to State Governing Body (all players and conductor)
- State Governing Body representative to forward approved forms to the National Contest Administrator no later than Friday 13th March 2026
- Permits Close – to be in the hands of the State Governing Body Secretary/Registrar by this date.
For more information on Permits please see the NBCA Yearbook
Easter Weekend
Thursday 2nd April 2026
- Solo and Ensemble Events
Friday 3rd April 2026
- Open and Junior Concert Bands - full programme
- Parade of Bands - TBA (afternoon)
Saturday 4th April 2026
- Open and Junior Brass Bands - Test and Hymn Tune
Sunday 5th April 2026
- Open and Junior Brass Bands - Own Choice and Stage March