KAPITOL PROMOTIONS LTD
Kapitol Promotions Ltd., set up by Philip Morris & Nicola Bland in 2000, is a live music events company based in Wales that owns and organises the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (which includes regional qualifiers and the prestigious National Finals), giving bands a platform to compete at iconic venues like the Royal Albert Hall, whilst also working to promote the art form to broader audiences. Kapitol manages the event's logistics, rules, and partnerships, including recent collaborations with marketing agencies to boost brass banding's profile in the UK and beyond.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Philip Morris
Philip Morris is a highly influential administrator and organiser within the brass band movement, known primarily for his role in managing the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.
Key Roles and Contributions
- Kapitol Promotions: As Managing Director, Philip Morris is responsible for Kapitol Promotions Ltd., the private company that administers the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, taking over the administration of the events around the early 2000s after the National Contesting Council was dissolved.
- Welsh Regional Secretary: Serving as the Regional Secretary for the Welsh Regional Championships, co-ordinating the regional event that determines which Welsh bands qualify for an invitation to the National Finals.
- Media and Publishing: He is the finance director of Kapitol Media Ltd., owner of Brass Band World magazine (one of the leading publications in the field).
- Industry Influence: 4baresrest.com has described him one of the most influential people in the brass band world.
DIRECTORS
Tim Jones
Dr. Robert Childs
Dr. Robert Childs
Dr. Robert Childs
Dr. Robert Childs
Dr. Robert Childs
Nicola Bland
Dr. Robert Childs
Tony Griffiths
Tony Griffiths
Robert Turnbull
Tony Griffiths
Robert Turnbull
Robert Turnbull
Robert Turnbull
Antony Morris
Robert Turnbull
Robert Turnbull