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C\u00e9ad M\u00edle Failte!<\/h1><\/div>

Welcome to the Galway International Band Festival<\/h3><\/div>

World Championships 13-15 August 2027<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Irish Marching Band Association together with their partners at Celtic Horizon Tours, Galway City Council and WAMSB are delighted to welcome bands of all shapes and sizes from around Ireland and the world to perform and compete at the Galway Internation Band Festival.<\/h5><\/div>

This festival aims to put Ireland on an international stage when it comes to marching and concert bands. Now bands from around the globe can come to Ireland not only for St. Patrick\u2019s Day, but during the Summer period as they take part in field shows, concert band, and parade events.<\/p>\n

We look forward to bringing our existing Irish bands, new bands, and of course internationals bands and guests to this new festival over the coming years.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Event Schedule<\/h3><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day One | Friday August 13th <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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19:00hrs – <\/strong>Opening ceremony – Eyre Square<\/em>
\nDrumline Battle<\/strong> \u2013 Eyre Square<\/em><\/p>\n

Drumline Battle \u2013 The Competition is open to all music clubs with percussion instruments, regardless of age. All percussion instruments may be used in this competition provided they are suitable for the show. Permitted instruments include Snare Drums, Tenor Drums, Tom, Bass Drums and Cymbals as well as mallets.<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day Two | Saturday August 14th <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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09:00hrs –<\/strong> Concert Band Competition – Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway<\/em><\/p>\n

10:30hrs –<\/strong> Field Parade Competition<\/p>\n

15:00hrs –<\/strong> Field Show Competition – Prelims – Running Track, University of Galway<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day Three | Sunday August 15th <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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11:00hrs –<\/strong> Street Parade Competition<\/p>\n

The Parade Route will follow the same as St Patricks Day Annual Parade Route f<\/em>rom the University\u2019s Historic Front Park to Galway City Centre passing Galway Cathedral, over Salmon Weir Bridge ending in Eyre Square, the beating heart of Galway.<\/em><\/p>\n

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15:00hrs –<\/strong> Field Show Competition \u2013 Finals – University of Galway Running Track<\/em><\/p>\n

21:00hrs –<\/strong> Closing Ceremony \u2013 Venue TBC<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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