Kapitol Promotions proposed rules change: A clarification from SBBA

The Scottish Brass Band Association has issued a clarification of its position following a statement by Kapitol Promotions that a proposed rule change would be trialled for borrowed players for Third and Fourth Section bands competing in the 2025 regional qualifying contests for the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.

SBBA wishes to clarify that the proposed rule change will not apply to bands participating in the forthcoming Scottish Championships.

The Scottish Registry rules and player registration requirements for the Scottish Championships are separate from those of the Brass Band Registry, operated by Kapitol Promotions.

“After extensive discussions by the SBBA trustees, events sub-committee and executive committee, it was unanimously agreed that the proposed rule changes were not in the best interests of Scottish Third and Fourth Section bands participating in the 2025 Scottish Championships, even though it is the qualifying competition for the National Finals,” said SBBA president Carrie Boax.

“We felt deeply that it would adversely affect the ongoing membership stability of competing bands in the lower sections.”

Carrie added: “While we are seeking clarification from Kapitol Promotions about the practical application of such rule changes, we shall be maintaining the status quo on the Scottish Registry rules and keeping a watching brief on how the trial works for bands south of the border.

“It must be borne in mind that the proposed rule changes only apply for the qualifying contests and not the National Finals themselves, which could lead to a longer term conflict of membership interests.”

For Scottish Registry rules, please see here.