Sunday September 15th - Moss Vale Showground (16 Illawarra Hwy, Moss Vale NSW 2577)
Entries Close Sunday 25.8.24
NEW!! There is now a ‘Non-Competitive’ event listed for those wishing to put on a performance and receive some feedback. Great for bands looking to see what mini band events are like or bands wishing to test out sets.
Presentation:
A presentation ceremony will be held at the end of the contest. The time to be decided after entries close.
All people accepting awards during the presentation ceremony must be in band uniform.
There will be no massed bands
Wet Weather Plan:
In the event of serious wet weather, the ovals market day will be canceled and the Mini Band Contest can be run under the large awning where the markets would normally be.
-Bands are encouraged to bring their own gazebos to set up. Speak with the Contest Supervious about available space on the day.
Supporters are encouraged to come and watch. The Moss Vale Showground markets will be on from 9am-2pm on the same day as the mini band comp along with miniature train rides also running, so bring along your family and friends to enjoy a fantastic day out!
There will be food and drink available at the markets or McDonalds is only a short walk from the Showground.
Tuning Up. Bands are to tune up in the allocated tuning areas close to the fence. Feedback from last year indicated that the market crowd would like the bands to be closer to the market area.
Entry to the Showground is through the gate off the Illawarra Highway at the area circled “Pipe Band Entrance” (see map above). It will be open from 8:30am.
Parking: Shown with a red circle (see map above). No designated parking so just park where able.
Entrance to the arena is through a gate just near where the parking area is.
Toilets are marked on the map.
Any questions please call Karen on 0403562327 (spider_webb15@hotmail.com). Or look for the large blue ‘Contest Supervisor’ flag on the day.
A Mini Band comprises 4 Pipers, 2 Snare Drummers,1 Bass Drummer and optionally 1 Tenor Drummer. The Pipe Major, Lead Snare and Bass Drummer may compete in multiple sets in each event.
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