Key Dates
Monday 1st September 2026
- Test Pieces announced.
- Competitor entries open
Friday 11th December 2026
- All Band Entries close
Friday 8th January 2027
- Late Open Band Entries Close (50% late fee applies)
Friday 5th February 2027
- 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 - Own Choice Music Advice Forms & Scores Due
- Stage Seating Plans Due
Friday 19th February 2027
- Player Pass Orders due to administrator
Friday 5th March 2027
- 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 12th March 2027
- 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
Friday 26th March 2027
- Open Brass Bands - Test and Hymn
Saturday 27th March 2027
- Open and Junior Concert Bands - full program
- Junior Brass Bands - full program
- Parade of Bands - TBC
Sunday 28th March 2027
- Open Brass Bands - Own Choice and Stage March
Monday 29th March 2027
- Solo & Ensemble events