Bands from Muro, Cocentaina, Polop, and La Vila Joiosa Win Band Competition

The Alicante Provincial Council has held the 54th edition of its Provincial Band Competition, featuring various musical ensembles.

Generic image of a conductor's baton on a music stand with sheet music, with blurred orchestral instruments in the background.
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Generic image of a conductor's baton on a music stand with sheet music, with blurred orchestral instruments in the background.

Musical groups from Muro de Alcoy, Cocentaina, Polop de la Marina, and La Vila Joiosa have been declared winners of the 54th Provincial Band Competition of the Alicante Provincial Council, held this weekend at the ADDA.

This event, organized by the Alicante Provincial Council, has been highlighted for its long history and commitment to Valencian musical culture. The Culture deputy emphasized the importance of this call, which has been promoting music and enthusiasm among new generations of musicians for over half a century.

"With more than half a century of history behind it, the provincial band competition in Alicante firmly maintains the Provincial Council's commitment to local culture and music and, more importantly, continues to inspire each new generation of young musicians."

the Culture deputy
The ensembles awarded with the first prize and honorable mention in their respective categories were the Unión Musical de Muro de Alcoy (1st Section), the Ateneo Musical de Cocentaina (2nd Section), the Unión Musical de Polop de la Marina (3rd Section), and the Agrupación Musical Mediterráneo La Vila Joiosa (4th Section).
The deputy congratulated all participating ensembles, especially the winners, and thanked the large audience from across the province for their attendance. He also reaffirmed the Provincial Council's commitment to continue supporting the bands, considered a cultural hallmark of great recognition.
The competition jury evaluated aspects such as tuning, sound quality, interpretation, and technique, highlighting the quality of the groups. The winning bands will have the opportunity to participate in the Valencian Community Band Competition, organized by the Institut Valencià de Música.