Dates
Regional Quarterfinals—October 22, 2022
Semifinals and Finals—October 29, 2022
Kentucky Marching Band Championship Manager
Dr. John Stroube — (859) 626-5635 — john@kmea.org
Participation
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 22, 2022. The top six bands from each Regional Quarterfinals site will advance to State Semifinals on October 29, 2022. Semifinals will be held at five separate sites during a time window of 10:00 am to 3:30 pm EDT. Six Finalist bands will be chosen from each classification. Finals will begin at 6:00 pm EDT at Roy Kidd Stadium on the Eastern Kentucky University campus. Seating (see Seating below).
Group Photography
There will not be a Group Photographer at either round of the state championships.
Regional Quarterfinals
CLICK HERE to see Regional Quarterfinals Performance Schedules
2022 1A/3A East Regional Quarterfinals – Estill County High School
Audience directions
2022 2A/4A East Regional Quarterfinals – Bourbon County High School
Bus, equipment, & spectator routes
Audience directions
2022 1A/4A West Regional Quarterfinals – Hopkinsville–Stadium of Champions
Bus, equipment, & spectator routes
Audience directions
2022 2A/3A West Regional Quarterfinals – Warren East High School
Audience directions
Semifinals and Finals
CLICK HERE to see Semifinals and Finals Performance Schedule Shells
2022 Class A Semi-finals—Roy Kidd Stadium at EKU
Performance Schedule
Site Map
Equipment Routes
Map with Exit Routes
EKU website regarding KMBC
Slide deck for spectators
2022 Class AA Semi-finals—Bryan Station High School
Performance Schedule
Contest Flow and Route map
Parking Lots
Equipment and Spectator Parking Overview
Directions from site to Roy Kidd Stadium
Audience information for approaching EKU’s Roy Kidd Stadium
2022 Class AAA Semi-finals—Boyle County High School
Performance Schedule
Site Map
Directions from site to Roy Kidd Stadium
Audience information for approaching EKU’s Roy Kidd Stadium
2022 Class AAAA Semi-finals—Madison Southern High School
Performance Schedule
Site Google Map
Printable Site Map
Directions from site to Roy Kidd Stadium
Audience information for approaching EKU’s Roy Kidd Stadium
2022 Class AAAAA Semi-finals—George Rogers Clark High School
Performance Schedule
Site Map
Directions from site to Roy Kidd Stadium
Audience information for approaching EKU’s Roy Kidd Stadium
2022 Finals—Roy Kidd Stadium at EKU
Performance Schedule
Site Map
Equipment Routes
Map with Exit Routes
Slide deck for spectators
EKU website regarding KMBC
Directions from site to Roy Kidd Stadium (see EKU website for parking information)
Slide deck for spectators
Ticket Sales
General Information
Tickets at the gate
On Saturday, October 29 semifinals tickets (general admission) may be purchased at any of the semifinals sites, and finals tickets (reserved seat) may be purchased at EKU’s Roy Kidd Stadium after 8:30 AM EDT. The ticket booth will close at 1:00 PM EDT to reopen at 2:00 PM EDT that day, and tickets will be sold until the end of finals. Gates open one hour prior to the first band’s performance. Handicap seating available upon request.
Children
Children age six and under will be admitted free, but will not be given a ticket. For Finals (reserved seating) children who are admitted free may have to be held by adults.
Tickets for Regional Quarterfinals (general admission $15.00) available onsite only.
Presale of tickets for Finals and 1A Semifinals (events held at Roy Kidd Stadium)
Ticket pre-sales for 2022 will begin on Friday October 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM EDT.
Finals tickets and 1A Semifinals tickets may be purchased through the EKU Athletics Ticket Office.
Finals tickets are reserved seating at $20.00 Regular, $25.00 Preferred, $30.00 Premium, and are available in advance or onsite. See Stadium Seating Photo and/or Ticket Availability Diagram. (To see what seats are still available in a section, click on that section).
Methods for purchasing finals tickets and 1A semifinals tickets
By Internet at this link.
By phone — 859-622-2122 (phone hours are between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM EDT Monday through Friday).
Presale of Semifinals tickets for 2A, 3A, 4A, and 5A
2A–5A Semifinals tickets (general admission, $15.00) will be sold through from the KMEA Office begin on Friday October 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM EDT through Wednesday, October 19 at 4:30 PM. All tickets purchased by Wednesday, October 19 and will be mailed to the buyer. Tickets WILL be sold at each semifinals and finals site but cannot be purchased at the KMEA State Office.
You may order 2A–5A Semifinals ticket by either of four methods
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- By phone using a credit card — 859-626-5635 (phone hours are between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM EDT).
- By email to jessica@kmea.org, P.O. Box 1058, Richmond, KY 40476-1058
- By mail to KMEA, P.O. Box 1058, Richmond, KY 40476-1058
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For email or mail—
1. Include a check with the Ticket Order Form, or
2. Include an image of a signed PO with the Ticket Order Form, or
3. Include credit card number, expiration date, and three-digit code on the Ticket Order Form
4. By FAX to 859-626-1115 using the Ticket Order Form
Presale of 2A–5A semifinals tickets will end on Wednesday, October 19 at 4:30 PM EDT. (Finals and 1A semifinals will remain available, sold through the EKU Athletics Ticket Office.)
Admission/Passes
Performing Band Members are admitted 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.