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How can Bands enter ConsTest 2025?

ENTRY HAS NOW CLOSED.

Bands can enter ConsTest 2025 on 8th November 2024, via the forms below. There is a 3 band per section limit, as not to overwhelm the contest, so entries will run at a first come first serve basis. Once a section is full, bands will be placed on a first-come first-serve reserve list - regardless of their section. An increase of 5 additional spaces was given to the contest on 21st November 2024. The Rules and Regulations form can be found below with the Entry Form just underneath. Both of these documents must be signed and emailed to constestopen@gmail.com, with clear intention of paying the entry fee in one of the methods given.

Here are the Rules and Regulations Form for ConsTest 2025.

ConsTest 2025 Rules and Regulations.

Here is the entry form for ConsTest 2025.

ConsTest 2025 Entry Form.

Who will be adjudicating the contest?

Alan Morrison and Ryan Watkins.

How will the draw work?

The contest is a pre-drawn contest.

When will tickets go on sale?

Tickets will go on sale via the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire website early 2025.

How will the results work?

The results will be released in an overall ranking, similar to that of the Whit Friday marches competition, with prizes being awarded to the best bands in their respective section.

Where is the contest held?

The Contest is held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Are there parking options available?

There is a multi-storey car park just to the side of the Conservatoire building, named Millennium Point multi-storey car park. Follow brown signs for Millennium Point in Birmingham for this.

Who is playing in the Eastside Jazzclub?

After a great day of competing, up-and-coming midlands outfit Karate Bandana will provide indie covers and originals as the support act for Year of the Dog. Year of the Dog, the BBC Introducing group, have blasted the biggest stages at festivals including Noz Stock, Kendal Calling, Cheltenham Jazz, Cardiff LGBTQ+ Pride and many more. The Dogs spent the summer of 2023 touring on a European scale at festivals and live music venues finishing with the Rugby World Cup final in Paris. Doors open at 19:00, with Karate Bandana at 19:30 and Year of the Dog at 20:30.