Press

Press contact:

Head of Communications
Stig Ryland
Tel: +47 970 33 249
stig@musikkorps.no

Secretary General
Holger Gulbrandsen
Tel: +47 934 62 486
holger@musikkorps.no

The Norwegian Band Federation
Post Box 674 - Sentrum
N-5807 BERGEN


NMF by numbers
The Norwegian Band Federation released their last membership statistics in 2009.
Personal memberships: 66 115
Number of bands: 1 659

International
The Norwegian Band Federation has several international commitments:
* EBBA - The European Brass Band Association
* NBTA EUROPE - National Baton Twirling Association
* NoMu - Nordic Music Union
* WASBE - World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles
* Bands Crossing Borders - an exchange programme with South Africa

Visions and values
Our visions and values are set by the National Convention, held every two years.

Our vision
Band music is joy of playing and fellowship. The Norwegian Band Federation will work to ensure qualified instruction, strong experiences in music, an easier day for the band leaders, and a positive of musical bands.

Our identity
The Norwegian Band Federation is characterized by:
Joy of playing
Fellowship
Quality
Progress
Democracy
Pride
Humour