Muro de Alcoy, Cocentaina, Polop, and La Vila Joiosa Win Band Competition

The 54th edition of the Provincial Band Competition of the Alicante Provincial Council has recognized the musical quality of several groups in the province.

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

The 54th edition of the Provincial Band Competition of the Alicante Provincial Council has concluded with recognition for the groups from Muro de Alcoy, Cocentaina, Polop de la Marina, and La Vila Joiosa, highlighting their musical quality.

The event, which took place this weekend at the ADDA, has once again consolidated its trajectory as one of the oldest and most relevant calls in the cultural sphere of the provincial institution. The Culture deputy emphasized the importance of this competition for the promotion of local music.

"With more than half a century of history behind it, the Alicante provincial band competition 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 groups awarded 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 groups, especially the winners, and thanked the large audience from across the province. He also reaffirmed the Provincial Council's commitment to continue supporting the bands, considering them a cultural hallmark of great recognition.
The competition jury, which evaluates aspects such as tuning, sound, interpretation, and technique, highlighted the high quality of the groups. The winning bands will have the opportunity to participate in the Band Competition of the Valencian Community, organized by the Valencian Institute of Music.