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Since its modest beginnings over 30 years ago, NCBF - National Concert Band Festival has developed and grown in size and prestige until now it is recognised as the largest, most active, enterprising Festival for wind instrument musicians who play in wind bands or big bands throughout the UK.
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Since its modest beginnings in 1986, NCBF - National Concert Band Festival has developed and grown in size and prestige until now it is recognised as the largest, most active, enterprising Festival for wind instrument musicians who play in wind bands or big bands throughout the UK.
Regional/National Festival 2017 Dates
NCBF Festivals | Wind Band Slots Remaining | Big Band Slots Remaining |
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NCBF Regional Festival Dates 2018 | ||
To Be Announced | ||
7th/8th APRIL 2018 | ||
NCBF National Festival RNCM Manchester | By Invitation Only | By Invitation Only |
The 2018 National Festival will take place at:
Royal Northern College of Music
April 7th & 8th 2018
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Deadline: 5th January 2018
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NCBF 2018 National Festival at RNCM in conjunction with Her Majesty’s Band of the Royal Marines Scotland and BASBWE
Day Tickets: £6.00 full/£4.00 concession/£16.00 family (2 adults & up to 3 children)
RNCM Box Office: 0161 907 5555 OR RNCM Website OR ‘on the day’