Adjudicators announced for BIC 2024
The prestigious Brass in Concert Championships is set to return on 16 and 17 of November 2024, with an exciting lineup of world-class adjudicators secured for both the Championship and Youth Brass in Concert competitions. Held annually at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead, this year's weekend promises to deliver yet another thrilling showcase of brass band excellence.
The 2024 Brass in Concert Championship adjudicators are confirmed as follows:
Rieks van der Velde – Quality of Performance
Prof. Uwe Köller – Quality of Performance
Dr Stephen Cobb – Soloists and Individual Awards
Andrea Price – Programme Content
Chris King – Entertainment and Presentation
Al Booth – Entertainment and Presentation
For the Youth Brass in Concert competition, the adjudicators will be:
Andrea Price
Anne Crookston
Nigel Stevens, CEO of Brass in Concert, expressed his excitement for the event, saying: "We are thrilled with the exceptional calibre of musicianship that our adjudicator panel brings this year. With such a diverse range of expertise, from performance quality to entertainment and presentation, we know the bands will benefit from their input. The mix of perspectives is essential in showcasing what makes brass band music so unique and thrilling. We’re looking forward to delivering another sold-out Brass in Concert this November."
As one of the most anticipated events in the brass band calendar, the Brass in Concert Championship attracts top bands from across the globe, each competing to impress the adjudicators in categories such as performance quality, entertainment, and innovation. The event would not be possible without the support of Yamaha, Banks Group, and World of Brass.
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