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Kentucky Marching Band Championship Manager
Dr. John Stroube: (859) 626-5635
john@kmea.org
Important Dates
Regional Quarterfinals—October 19, 2024
Semifinals and Finals—October 26, 2024
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
Regional Quarterfinals Performance Schedules
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
Semifinals and Finals Performance Schedule Shells
2024 Class A Semi-finals — L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Site Map
- Parking Map
2024 Class AA Semi-finals—Christian Academy of Louisville
2024 Class AAA Semi-finals—Elizabethtown High School
- Parking Map
- Equipment Parking Map
- Entrances Map
- Band Route Map
- Warm-Up Route
- Performance Field
- Directions from site to L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
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
- Parking Map
- 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:
- 1A East Regional Quarterfinals – Estill County High School
- 2A East Regional Quarterfinals – Estill County High School
- 3A East Regional Quarterfinals – Madison Southern High School
- 4A East Regional Quarterfinals – Madison Southern High School
E-Tickets for West Sites:
- 1A West Regional Quarterfinals – Daviess County High School
- 2A West Regional Quarterfinals – Warren Central High School
- 3A West Regional Quarterfinals – Warren Central High School
- 4A West Regional Quarterfinals – Daviess County High School
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.
E-tickets are currently available to purchase through the links below. If you would like to pre-order physical (paper) Semifinals tickets and have them mailed to you, you can do so using this form (form closed). Pre-sale of physical 2A–5A semifinals tickets will end on Thursday, October 17 at 4:30 PM EDT. (E-tickets will still be available to order in advance. Finals and 1A semifinals will also remain available, sold through the UofL Athletics Ticket Office.)
E-ticket links for Semifinals
- 1A Semifinals – L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- 2A Semifinals – Christian Academy of Louisville
- 3A Semifinals – Elizabethtown High School
- 4A Semifinals – South Oldham High School
- 5A Semifinals – North Hardin High School*
*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
Finals tickets will go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 16th starting at 10:00 AM EDT, 9:00 AM CDT. Finals tickets and 1A Semifinals tickets will be sold through the University Of Louisville’s L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium (Ticketmaster).
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.