Affiliation Information

WA Band Association would like to invite your band to become affiliated with the association, and hence the National Band Council of Australia (NBCA).

Who can become a WABA Affiliate?

WABA affiliation, also known as membership, is open to concert bands and brass bands that are registered in Western Australia.

What are the benefits of WABA Affiliation?

  • WABA's main task is staging the annual state band contest and festival. As an affiliated band your entry to this is discounted.
  • Participation in other WABA organised events including multiple band performances at venues such as Government House gardens, Araluen, Whiteman Park.
  • Workshops – massed band, percussion, and others.
  • Subsided OneMusic Licence.
  • Dissemination of information – WABA will frequently forward information to bands on a number of things from concerts to music sales to whatever else music related.
  • WABA will promote YOUR events – posted on our website and Facebook page and emailed to band contacts.
  • Networking and fellowship with other bands.
  • A chance to have your band representative influence the direction of the state association and banding world by being a delegate on the board (committee).

How do we become a WABA Affiliate? 

If you are interested in registering with WABA please contact the secretary at: info@waba.asn.au