Victorian Bands' League

20/10/2026

Calling all tuba players!

Join Deano & Jules for Building the Foundation, a fantastic tuba masterclass presented by the City of Greater Dandenong Band and Skunkworks Community!

📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
🕙 10am–3pm
📍 Chambly Hall, Camberwell
🎟️ $50 including lunch and morning tea

Find out more and register at skunkworkscommunity.au

19/10/2026

THIS SUNDAY!
Get your tickets here: https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/events/skunkworks-community-2026-youth-band-festival-concert

17/10/2026

VBL CONTEST RULES REVIEW – THE SUBMISSIONS ARE IN!

Thank you to all the bands who contributed to the VBL Contest Rules Review! We've received 12 submissions covering a range of topics, including Junior age eligibility, player sharing, contest programming, adjudication and more.

We've compiled the submissions into a document, grouped by key themes, to make it easier for bands to read through the proposals ahead of our November Delegates Meeting.

Read the summary here: https://vbl.org.au/2026-contest-rules-review-meeting/

NOVEMBER DELEGATES MEETING
📅 Sunday 22 November 2026
🕙 10.00 am
📍 Online

The Contest Rules Review will form part of the November Delegates Meeting, giving member bands the opportunity to discuss the proposals and consider potential changes to the rules. All VBL members are welcome to attend though only Delegates can vote. Email [email protected] to RSVP and receive the video link.

We encourage all bands to take some time to read through the document, discuss the proposals with their members and come prepared to contribute to the conversation.

We look forward to a productive discussion in November!

12/10/2026

Come along to the Inverloch Glade on Sunday October 25th for a wonderful day of music! Featuring Box Hill City Band, City of Traralgon Band, Footscray Yarraville City Band, South Gippsland Brass Band, Warragul Municipal Band, Wonthaggi Citizens' Band and more!

11/10/2026

Have you booked your spot in the 2027 Summer Intensive Camp? Sign up now for an inspiring week of music-making, rehearsals, workshops and performances in beautiful Bright!

02/10/2026

Congratulations to Echuca Federal Band on 170 years of making music!

In 2026, we are celebrating 170 years of banding in the Echuca region—and we’re now in our final rehearsals!

Join us for two very special events:

📅 Saturday 14th November 2026
🕝 2.30pm
📍 Echuca Uniting Church, Echuca
🎵 170 Years of Banding Celebration Concert

Then…

📅 Sunday 15th November 2026
🕚 11.00am – 1.00pm
📍 Hopwood Gardens, Echuca
🎺 Band Extravaganza

Come along and celebrate with bands from around the region as we mark this incredible milestone in Echuca’s musical history.

170 Years of Banding — a proud tradition that continues! 🎶

Save the dates — we look forward to celebrating with you!

Echuca Historical Society Inc. Bendigo and District Bands' Group Echuca Moama Uniting Church Echuca Hopwood Gardens Market Echuca Moama Entertainment Numurkah TownBand Rushworth & District Concert Band Boroondara Brass Campaspe Shire Council Shepparton Brass and Wind Echuca Bellas

01/10/2026

Entries for the 2027 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships are now open!

Entries are now open for the 2027 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships!

You can find all the information here: https://nationalbandchampionships.com.au/index.php/compete/enter

Entries close Friday December 11th, 2026
Late entries close Friday January 8th, 2027 (a 50% late fee applies)

29/09/2026

FINAL REMINDER!
The Victorian Bands’ League is undertaking a review of its Contest Rules and we’re inviting member bands to contribute to the process.
Bands are encouraged to submit any proposed changes, suggestions or feedback for consideration.
📅 Submissions close: 1 October 2026
📧 Send submissions to: [email protected]
All submissions received will be compiled and circulated to VBL member bands by 11 October, giving everyone the opportunity to review the proposals ahead of the online meeting on Sunday 22 November 2026.

25/09/2026

Great work Hyde Street Youth Band!

13/09/2026

Congratulations to Whitehorse Brass - 2026 Open A Grade Brass Champion Band at the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod!