Wind Bands | 2nd division

This is wind music at the very highest level, performed by participants from all corners of the world. The competitions for symphonic wind bands feature the most international field of participants of all WMC disciplines.

Sat 1 Aug and Sun 2 Aug

1 Aug

and

2 Aug

1 Aug

15:30

Wind Band | 2nd Division

Kerkrade Theatre

Tickets
2 Aug

10:00

Wind Band | 2nd Division

Kerkrade Theatre

Tickets

De 2e Divisie Harmonieorkesten staat garant voor muzikale spanning en kwaliteit.

Tijdens de 2e Divisie presenteren harmonieorkesten hun muzikale kracht en technische beheersing. Verspreid over twee dagen tonen zij hun interpretatie en samenspel, afgesloten met een feestelijke prijsuitreiking.

Kerkrade Theatre

International Conductors Competition WMC 2026

Since 1970, the Conductors Contest has been an important part of the World Music Contest (WMC). The event offers young conductors an international platform to showcase their skills, gain experience working with professional wind orchestras, and receive direct feedback from an expert international jury.

Tue 14 Jul and Mon 20 Jul

Data & tickets

Percussion ensembles | 1st division

An impressive percussion spectacle in which ensembles pull out all the stops to impress both jury and audience.

Sun 19 Jul 15:00

Data & tickets

Brass Band | 1st Division

This type of ensemble, originally from England, consists exclusively of brass instruments, complemented by percussion.

Sat 11 Jul 10:00

Data & tickets

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