All events will be Own Choice.

Competitors should note that room supervisors will monitor the time limits for own choice events and may cut you short if you go over the limits.

When selecting appropriate music for each event, use the following as a guideline:

• Under 15 events – AMEB Grade 3 or better
• Under 19 events – AMEB Grade 5 or better
• Open events – AMEB Grade 6 or better

For competitors that qualify for Champion of Champion events, the following time limits apply:

• Under 15 Champion of Champion - 7 minutes
• Under 19 and Open Champion of Champions - 10 minutes

Under 15 Individual Events

Under 19 Solo & Trophy Events

Open Solo & Trophy Events

Percussion Events - All Ages

Trophy Events - All Ages

Party Events - All Ages

Entries will be accepted for this event between April 12 and May 10, 2026 only. No late entries will be accepted.

Entries are to be completed by the band/competition secretaries directly into our new registration system via the Band Login portal. If a band does not have access and wishes to enter members into this event, please fill out this form for access.

For entries from schools, please complete this spreadsheet and email it to the Contest Administration no later than the closing date (contests@bandnsw.com).

All bands will be issued an invoice for payment either by direct transfer or credit card. Please do not try to pay until you receive an invoice from our Treasurer.

The timetable for this event is currently not available:

Saturday - Room 1, Room 2, Room 3

Sunday - Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, Room 4

If you have a band member who entered multiple events and believes there may be a possible clash, please let the Contest Administrator know to review. 

Individual competitor times are not released. The competitor's responsibility is to monitor the progress of the rooms in which their event/s is to be. 

Competitors must complete registration for an event no later than 30 mins before the event starts.

Entry Fees for 2026 are:

• Any event - $40 per event

The issuing of refunds will only be in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Management Committee.

Audience tickets will be available on the day of the Championships only (no pre-sales). Contactless payments may be available on the day, pending on internet connection strength.

• Audience Tickets: $15
• Program: Will only be available online
• Competitors in Uniform and Students under 16: Free

UPLOADING MUSIC - please use this link to upload your selections

• Music uploads are due by 29 May 2026.
• Adjudicators' music MUST NOT contain distinguishing marks that may identify the competitor or the band they represent.
• All music for the adjudicator must have all bars numbered. 
• Competitors are required to contact and provide the official accompanists with their music before the contest.

CHECKING IN:

All competitors must check-in at the registration area for each event they have entered at least 30 minutes before the event is due to commence.

Our adjudicators and accompanists for the 2026 event will be announced soon:

Adjudicators -  

Accompanists -  

Adjudication recordings are online MP3 files.

These recordings will be made available after the conclusion of the Championships by way of an email to the competitor.

We provide the music stands, and warm-up rooms will be available.

 A grand piano will be available in all rooms where possible. If unavailable, there should be at a minimum an upright available.

 For Percussion events, we will supply:

• Drum Kit
• Concert Snare Drum
• Timpani
• Xylophone/Glockenspiel/Vibraphone/5 Octave Marimba

Please complete this form to register your interest in volunteering for this event