2024 Regional Championships

The 2024 West of England Regional Championships will take place on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th March at the Riviera International Centre & the Upton Vale Baptist Church in Torquay.

Championship Section

Date: Sunday 10th March
Time: TBC
Venue: Riviera International Centre
Test Piece: "Variations on an Enigma" (Philip Sparke)
Adjudicators: TBC

Section One

Date: Saturday 9th March
Time: TBC
Venue: Riviera International Centre
Test Piece: "High Peak" (Eric Ball)
Adjudicators: TBC

Section Two

Date: Saturday 9th March
Time: TBC
Venue: Upton Vale Baptist Church
Test Piece: "Triptych" (Philip Sparke)
Adjudicators: TBC

Section Three

Date: Sunday 10th March
Time: TBC
Venue: Riviera International Centre
Test Piece: "Corineus" (Christopher Bond)
Adjudicators: TBC

Section Fourth

Date: Saturday 9th March
Time: TBC
Venue: Riviera International Centre
Test Piece: "Music for Jock Tamson" (Alan Fernie)
Adjudicators: TBC



Entry

Band entries must be completed using a two-step process outlined below. The closing date for entries is 16th December 2023.


(1) ENTRY - STAGE ONE: BAND DETAILS

Band details need to be submitted via an online form. To begin, click the button below, which will take you to a separate page.


(2) ENTRY - STAGE TWO: PAYMENT

Once you've successfully completed the entry form, payment of £230 must be sent to WEBBA either by BACS or by Cheque.

BACS Details: Acc't = 97123487, Sort = 090154, Reference = "Band Name"


Cheque payable to: Council of West of England Brass Band Associations

Postal Address for Cheques: Mrs. S. Oldfield, 92 Iolanthe Drive, Exeter, EX4 9EA


Remember, your entry is not complete until payment has been received.

Contest Venues

Saturday 9th March

  • Riviera International Centre, Torquay - Section Four followed by Section One
  • Upton Vale Baptist Church, Torquay - Section Two

Sunday 10th March

  • Riviera International Centre, Torquay - Section Three followed by Championship.

Full details including draw and start times will be issued after entries close.

Chair John Woods acknowledged feedback from some bands regarding the Assembly rooms used earlier this year and added. “ We are delighted to have secured very suitable alternative additional accommodation very close to the RIC as it would be impossible to accommodate three sections at the RIC on one day. “

Riviera International Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 5LZ. The Centre is located close to the sea front and is well signposted.




Upton Vale Baptist Church, St Marychurch Road, Caste Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3HY