Important Dates
Regional Quarterfinals—October 19, 2024
Semifinals and Finals—October 26, 2024

University of Louisville stadium

Participation in the KMBC

High school bands that attend two KMEA Sanctioned local contests become eligible to compete in the Regional Quarterfinals of the State Contest on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The top six bands from each Regional Quarterfinals site will advance to State Semifinals on October 26, 2024. Semifinals will be held at five separate sites. Six Finalist bands will be chosen from each classification. Finals will begin at 6:00 pm EDT at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium on the University of Louisville campus. Seating (see Seating below).

Group Photography

There will not be a Group Photographer at either round of the state championships.

Regional Quarterfinals

2024 1A/2A East Regional Quarterfinals – Estill County High School

  • Site Map
  • Audience directions

2024 3A/4A East Regional Quarterfinals – Madison Southern High School

2024 1A/4A West Regional Quarterfinals – Daviess County High School

2024 2A/3A West Regional Quarterfinals – Warren Central High School

Semifinals and Finals

2024 Class A Semi-finals — L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

2024 Class AA Semi-finals—Christian Academy of Louisville

2024 Class AAA Semi-finals—Elizabethtown High School

2024 Class AAAA Semi-finals—South Oldham High School

2024 Class AAAAA Semi-finals—North Hardin High School

2024 Finals—L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

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  • Audience information for approaching University of Louisville’s L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

2024 Ticket Sales

Regional Quarterfinals Tickets (Oct. 19, 2024)

Regional Quarterfinals general admission tickets ($15) will be available to purchase onsite or online. Online tickets can be purchased through the links below. Please note that in order to use an online e-ticket, you must use the GoFan app or mobile site. Your phone is your ticket. Show the ticket on your phone at the gate and allow the Quarterfinals personnel to tap the “Use ticket” button. Screenshots and print outs will not be accepted.

E-Tickets for East Sites:

E-Tickets for West Sites:

Semifinals Tickets (Oct. 26, 2024)

Semifinals general admission tickets ($15) will also be available to purchase onsite or online. Please note that 1A semifinals tickets will be sold through L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Online tickets can be purchased through the links below. In order to use an online e-ticket, you must use the GoFan app or mobile site. Your phone is your ticket. Show the ticket on your phone at the gate and allow the Quarterfinals personnel to tap the “Use ticket” button. Screenshots and print outs will not be accepted. Tickets WILL be sold at each semifinals site but cannot be purchased onsite at the KMEA State Office.

*Notice regarding 5A Semifinals:

In fairness to 5A band fans, the North Hardin Boosters and KMEA want people to understand there is a likelihood that the bleachers at the school will fill up and some people will have to stand. Possibly followers of earlier-performing bands will depart after “their” band performs and seats will open up, but we cannot suggest, much less insist on that, as seating is first-come, first served. Please know before purchasing that “standing room only” will not qualify for a refund—band fans must decide beforehand whether to purchase, with an understanding of how crowded the audience area is likely to be.

Children

Children age 6 and under may be admitted to semifinals at no cost. However, if they need a seat of their own at finals (which is reserved seating), a separate seat will have to be purchased for them at the cost of seats in the section. If the child will be held by an adult, they do not need a seat purchased for them.

Finals tickets (reserved seating – L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium or gocards.com/kmea

Finals tickets are reserved seating at $25.00 Regular, $30.00 Preferred, $35.00 Premium, and are available in only via the internet.

Admission/Passes

Performing Band Members are admitted for free. One chaperone per 10 performers, Band Bus and Truck Drivers, and Band Directors receive passes or badges.

Please note: All Band Staff must be listed on the Application Form in order to receive a badge for admission. No further passes will be available on the day of the event. Equipment handlers will be admitted to the performance area only and during your performance time only. In order to enter the audience area they will need to purchase tickets.

Concessions

This service is provided by the Band Boosters at the Semifinals host schools and is the one means through which we can reward them for the “extra mile” effort they are putting forth to host our State Contest. Please patronize the Concession stands. Contact Host director to arrange for group meals.