Participation Fees 

A participation fee of USD 10 per person is imposed on all participating international bands. The fee only applies to performing members of the band. A deposit of USD500 has to be paid upon confirmation of participation.

For local bands, the fee is RM25 per person and the deposit amount is RM1,000.

Accommodation

All participating international bands may choose to stay at either hotels or hostels in Kuala Lumpur.

The cost of board and lodging for hotels are : 

√  3-star rated hotel plus 3 meals a day : USD45 per person per day

√  4-star rated hotel plus 3 meals a day : USD65 per person per day

 The above charges are based on twin-sharing basis.

Transportation

All transportation from the KL International Airport to hotels and from hotels to all performing venues is provided at NO EXTRA CHARGES. This includes air-conditioned buses, and trucks for carrying of instruments. Additional tours or excursions can be requested but extra charges will be incurred.

Marching Band Definitions

Division (Based on Development)

Division I (Advanced level for the type of band):

All bands who have participated in Division 1 (or the equivalent) at a recognized international or national band competition

Bands may apply for placement in Division 1 based upon their development and most recent ratings.

Bands currently in a lower division may be placed in Division 1 based upon their development and competition results presented in their application resume.

Division II (intermediate for the type of band):

Bands who have not participated in Division I (or the equivalent) at a recognized competition

Bands may apply for placement in Division II based upon their development and most recent ratings.

Bands currently in a Division II may be placed in Division II based upon their development and competition results presented in their application resume

Category (Based on Member Age)

Junior:

Bands in which all the participating band members are less than 16 years of age during the competition

Senior:

Bands that do not qualify for the Junior category and whose participating band members are all less than 23 years of age during the competition

Open:

Bands in which any of the participating band members are over the age of 22 during the competition

Class (Based on Band Size):

A  Less than 65 performing members

AA 65 to 100 performing members

AAA 101 to 150 performing members

AAAA Over 150 performing members

Type (Based on Forming Association):

Community

University

Military

School

Fraternal

Professional

Composition (Based on Instrumentation):

Harmony Band

Woodwind & Percussion Band

Pipe & Percussion Band

Brass & Percussion Band (Traditional)

Drums Corps

Percussion Band

Fanfare Band (Bugle Band)

Specialty Band

Novelty Band

Judging

Judging will be conducted by a jury of a minimum of five international judges.

Judges are all accredited by the World Association of Marching Show Bands.

Deadlines

Registration of Participation                                   : 15 April, 2008

together with payment of deposit of USD500

Full payment of Participation Fees                           : 31 May, 2007

Full payment for accommodation                             : 30 June, 2007

Awards

Parade Competition:

Grand Finale:

Overall 

Local Bands 

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