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Band Directors’ Association (Singapore) is home to all active Band Directors in Singapore

Band Directors’ Association (Singapore) was founded in 1996 by a group of passionate and actively involved band directors. The association is home to many band directors who are teaching in primary, secondary schools,junior colleges, tertiary and centralised institutions. It is a non-profit organization involving active band directors who serves as volunteers in the executive council who meet regu

larly to discuss resources and programmes needed to continue the professional development of the band movement in Singapore.

30/04/2026

Some highlights from Day 2!

29/04/2026

To every band that took the stage at the Asia Pacific Band Festival 2026, you showed up, you committed, and you gave your all. That matters.

Celebrate the wins. Reflect on the journey. And carry this forward, because this is how we grow.

Congratulations to all participating bands, conductors, and students. Proud of every single one of you.

28/04/2026

Kudos to all participating bands of Day 1 of APBF! Amazing job from everyone!

27/04/2026

Set up for APBF 2026 is underway — and the stage is almost ready.

All the best to all participating bands!

You’ve put in the hours, the discipline, and the heart, now it’s your moment.

See you tomorrow and let the music speak.

15/04/2026

Excited to announce our distinguished panel of adjudicators for the upcoming Asia Pacific Band Festival 2026:

🇯🇵 Mr Hirokazu Amakasu
Conductor, Kanagawa University Symphonic Band

🇸🇬 ME5 Ignatius Wang
Director of Music, SAF Central Band

🇹🇭 Dr Nipat Kanchanahud
Conductor-in-Residence, Kasetsart University Wind Symphony

Bringing together expertise from across the region, we are honoured to have them guide and inspire our participating bands.

12/04/2026

Throwback to some scenes from APBF 2024!

Catch our bands this year at:
📍University Cultural Centre (UCC) Theatre
🗓 28 & 29 April 2026 (Tue & Wed)
🎟 $20 per session (tickets available at the door)

11/04/2026

We are proud to present the participating bands and their conductors for the 2nd Asia Pacific Band Festival.

Join us for two days of music-making, dedication, and performance

📍 University Cultural Centre (UCC) Theatre
🗓 28 & 29 April 2026 (Tue & Wed)
🎟 $20 per session (tickets available at the door)

⚠️ Doors will be closed once each performance begins, so please arrive early to avoid missing the band you are supporting.

Come support your favourite bands.

16/03/2026

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a band festival? Want to support the band community while meeting new friends and having fun along the way? 👀

Come be part of the Asia Pacific Band Festival (APBF) 2026 as a volunteer! Join us and experience the excitement of bringing an international band festival to life. 🎶

📋 Sign up now!
Simply fill in the form via the link in our bio or scan the QR code on this post, and we’ll get in touch with you shortly.
Have questions? Feel free to drop us a DM — we’d be happy to help!

See you then!

19/02/2026

For Immediate Release - Memorial Farewell Concert Honouring Maestro Toshio Akiyama to Be Live-Streamed Worldwide

The global wind band community is invited to join a special live-streamed tribute concert in memory of Maestro Toshio Akiyama, revered as the “Father of Japanese Wind Music.”

The Maestro Akiyama Toshio Memorial Farewell Concert will be streamed live on YouTube, allowing audiences around the world to commemorate his extraordinary life, artistry, and lifelong dedication to wind music education and performance.

This memorial concert celebrates Maestro Akiyama’s profound contributions to the wind band movement in Japan and beyond. Through a thoughtfully curated programme, the performance reflects both his musical passion and the enduring legacy he leaves for future generations of musicians.

Date: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Time (Singapore | SGT): 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Live Stream Link: https://youtube.com/live/crioYN3cWck?feature=share

More details:
https://thebandpost.com/2026/02/memorial-farewell-concert-for-maestro-toshio-akiyama/

26/12/2025

FESTIVAL WINDS 2025 ✌️✋🎶

On Christmas Eve, we concluded the 5-day Festival Winds with the annual Festival Winds Concert at the Esplanade!

Comprised of almost 400 participants, facilitators, musical faculty and administrators, we saw hundreds of our participants learn from one another and hone thier musical skills with the help of their professional music mentors over the past 5 days.

The Band Directors’ Association (Singapore) is grateful for the strong and continued support for Festival Winds from both participants and audiences year after year.

Festival Winds will return on 23 December, 2026. We are looking forward to seeing you! 🫶

14/12/2025

This Christmas Eve, experience an electrifying Festival Winds Concert as four dynamic bands come together for a night of music, celebration, and cross-cultural sound!

Our festive programme is packed with energy, colour, and surprises, featuring:

✨ Christmas-themed favourites to light up the holiday spirit

🇯🇵 Japanese Ōmisoka–inspired works, marking the year’s end with reflection and grandeur

🌟 K-pop power, including “Golden” from K-Pop Hunters

🌍 Folk-inspired showstoppers like Ikak Kekek, Thai-influenced Chao Phraya March, bursting with rhythmic drive and tradition

From heartwarming festive melodies to high-energy pop and powerful folk rhythms, this concert promises an unforgettable Christmas Eve celebration for music lovers of all ages.

🎟 Celebrate Christmas Eve with all 330 of us — secure your tickets now and be part of a night where traditions, cultures, and music collide!

We hope to see you there! 🎉🎊🎄

07/12/2024

✨Tickets for the Festival Winds 2024 Gala Concert are selling fast! 🎟

MATINEE SHOW (2:00PM)
- FESTIVAL WIND ENSEMBLE, conducted by Mr Wong Yin Xuan
- NATIONAL YOUTH WINDS, conducted by ME5 Ignatius Wang Kebin

EVENING SHOW (7:30PM)
- FESTIVAL WIND ORCHESTRA, conducted by Mr Marvin Khoo
- NATIONAL YOUTH WINDS, conducted by ME5 Ignatius Wang Kebin

Come join us to experience the talent, diversity, and unbreakable spirit of music!

3 steps to securing your tickets:
1️⃣ Head over to www.ticketmaster.sg 🌐
2️⃣ Search for Festival Winds 2024 🔍
3️⃣ Click on “Buy Tickets” 🎫

Alternatively, click the link in our bio 😉

See you there 😎🤩🥰

Address

1 Esplanade Drive #02-08 Esplanade/Theatres On The Bay
Singapore

Website

http://www.bdas.org.sg/

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