Who are the Wind Band Association?
The Wind Band Association (WBA) is a vibrant organisation dedicated to providing opportunities for adult amateur and professional wind band players of all standards, to make music with other like-minded musicians from across the UK.
The Association is well established, having been set up in 1999, and since then has had a growing membership of both individuals and bands.
The Association has membership from across the UK and holds a number of activities each year:
- an annual two day Wind Band Festival, moving around the country;
- a number of one day events across the country;
- the production of a members bi-annual newsletter.
Across our events we will attract broadly 200 musicians per year. Many of our members are music teachers so have a far broader reach.
In addition to those who are members of the Association and attend our events, the Association as a very active Facebook page with over 3000 followers (including some from overseas).
Why become a Trade Member?
The benefits of WBA Trade membership are:
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The ability to advertise through our Facebook page – this is disallowed for anyone but trade members.
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Trade members will be able to post up to 50 posts per annum.
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50% reduction on rates for exhibiting at our events (based typically on a 6ft x 6ft area);
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We always have trade stands at the Annual Festival;
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We seek to have a few trade stands at one day events, subject to space;
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Allocation will be on a first come, first served basis.
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The opportunity to have an advert in our membership newsletter.
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The opportunity to submit music for consideration to be played at our events.
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The opportunity to be a major sponsor of our flagship events (sponsoring whole event; conductor; a room; speaker/cabaret).
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Voting rights for one representative from each organisation.
How much does it cost?
Trade membership costs are as follows, to cover the year from July-June:
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Large organisation - £200pa
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Medium organisations, charities and reservist bands - £100pa
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Small organisations, charities and reservist bands - £50pa
Trade stand costs (before discount):
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Large organisations - £200
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Medium organisations - £100
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Small organisations - £50
Band/ Ensemble Membership Application - Wind Band Association