MWBC
Malaysia World Band Competition
The Malaysia World Band Competition ("Malaysia WBC") is a premier band competition in Asia. The Malaysia World Band Competition brings together some of the best bands from around the world to compete in this prestigious marching band competition. The Malaysia WBC 2010 will feature world class marching bands performing in their best performance musically combined with exciting choreography and moves.The Malaysia WBC 2010 is expected to be bigger and better this year. Spanning from 24 - 31 July 2010 and will be held in Shah Alam, Johor Bahru and Nusajaya during the competition period. The Malaysia WBC 2010 promises dazzling and best of the best performance from participating bands converging in Malaysia for what is to be one of the most prestigious marching band competitions in Asia.
The Malaysia WBC is sanctioned by Malaysia Band Association and supported by Drum Corps Europe.
Malaysia World Band Competition (MWBC) was initiated in 2009 and is open to all marching/show bands regardless of the nature of music, performances and type of bands. This inaugural event was the first of its kind whereby the event was organized in two different states within Malaysia. The combined support from Government and Private Sectors have encouraged youths in participate in this carnival-atmospheric competition.
MALAYSIA WORLD BAND COMPETITION (MWBC)
- The Malaysia World Band Competition (“MALAYSIA WBC 2010”) is Malaysia’s premier marching band competition
- MALAYSIA WBC 2010 will feature world class marching bands performing in colorful formations with exciting choreograph
- Sanctioned by the Malaysia Band Association (PPM), the MALAYSIA WBC 2010 will be held in Kuala Terengganu, Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur
- Bands from Africa, Asia and Oceania compete in a series of freestyle and traditional marching competition
Date | Event | Venue |
| 23 July | Arrival of Bands | Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan |
| 24 July | State Hosted Dinner | Auditorium MBSA, Shah Alam |
| 25 July | Selangor Preliminary Round | Matsushita Stadium, Shah Alam |
| 26 July | Depart to Johor Bahru | |
| 27 July | Drum Battle Competition | Dataran MBJB, Johor Bahru |
| 28 July | Official Opening Ceremony & Street Parade | Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Johor Bahru |
| 29 July | Pipe Band Competition | Dataran Bandaraya, Johor Bahru |
| 30 July | Marching Band Workshop | TBC |
| 31 July | MWBC 2010 Grand Finals | Kota Iskandar, Nusajaya |
| 1 Aug | MWBC 2010 Farewell Dinner | PERSADA Convention Centre, Johor Bah |
Band | Country |
| Bahana Cendana Kartika | Indonesia |
| Jember Marching Band | Indonesia |
| Sinar Husni Marching Band | Indonesia |
| Sparada Balikpapan | Indonesia |
| St. Johns Institution Cadet Band, Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia |
Drum Battle Competition
Band | Country |
| Bahana Cendana Kartika | Indonesia |
| Jember Marching Band | Indonesia |
| Sinar Husni Marching Band | Indonesia |
| Sparada Balikpapan | Indonesia |
| Batteryheadz Percussion and Color Guards | Malaysia |
| St. Johns Institution Cadet Band, Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia |
Pipe Band Competition
Band | Country |
| Kuala Lumpur Pipes and Drums (KLPD) | Malaysia |
| St. Johns Institution Cadet Band, Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia |
Street Parade
Band | Country |
| Bahana Cendana Kartika | Indonesia |
| Jember Marching Band | Indonesia |
| Sinar Husni Marching Band | Indonesia |
| Sparada Balikpapan | Indonesia |
| Kuala Lumpur Pipes and Drums (KLPD) | Malaysia |
| St. Johns Institution Cadet Band, Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia |
Bijl, C. W. (Will) - HollandMore than 35 years of experience in the field of marching and drum corps. Worked with several units to success in different countries. Has extensive management and consultancy skills and speaks a number of languages fluently. Founder and owner of Wilbicom BV, a Dutch consultancy agency for the telecoms industry.
Benny Prasetyo - IndonesiaMr. Benny Prasetyo has gained over 30 years of experience through his involvement in marching band activities and programmes. He has worked and coached for several top corps in Indonesia . Mr. Benny Pasetyo is also a Competition Director/Co-chief of Judges for Grand Prix Marching Band (GPMB), Indonesia . He founded LPK. Wahana Media Karya, Subang-Indonesia, an Information Technology training institution and Owner of Concerto Enterprise, Bandung-Indonesia, a Marching Band consultancy and services company.
Harry Cahyono - IndonesiaMr. Harry Cahyono has more than 30 years of experience in the marching band field. He has collaborated with several top corps and steered them to many successes in Indonesia . Mr. Harry Cahyono is currently Vice President of Grand Prix Marching Band (GPMB), Indonesia .
Sukit Wongchitsukkasem - ThailandMr. Sukit, a Thai national, obtained his bachelor degree in Western Music from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand in 2001 and since then had been engaging himself as brass section tutor and band conductor for many concert and marching bands in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.
Ensembles under his direction grew in both size and quality. Through this he had earned numerous honours and awards both national and international recognition. He had previously been invited to serve as adjudicator for several competitions and music festivals which include The Royal Cup Concert & Marching Band Contest, Thailand, Selangor Marching Band Competition 2006, Malaysia and DMC Marching Band Competition 2009 Jakarta, Indonesia.
