This working group oversees all concert competitions (HaFaBra) in Kerkrade, taking place in the Theater and the Rodahal. Members of the working group ensure that everything is well organized at the competition venues, enabling participating orchestras to deliver their best possible performance. The group supports the jury and ensures that the award ceremonies run smoothly.

Key responsibilities:

• Organizing and delivering the operational schedule (run-of-show) for all concert competitions 
• Identifying and coordinating all necessary facilities and requirements
• Guiding participating orchestras before, during, and after their performances at the concert venues
• Assisting and supporting the jury team
• Managing the scoring system and award ceremonies

This working group oversees all bands performing at the Parkstad Limburg Stadium. Members of the working group ensure that all arrangements at the stadium are in place, enabling participating bands to deliver their best possible performance. The group supports the jury and ensures that award ceremonies run smoothly.

Key responsibilities:

• Verifying that participating ensembles submit the correct content and all required information in a timely manner
• Organizing and delivering the operational schedule (run-of-show) for all marching, marching parade, and show competitions
• Identifying and coordinating all necessary facilities and requirements
• Guiding participating ensembles before, during, and after their performances
• Assisting and supporting the jury team
• Managing the scoring system and award ceremonies

This working group oversees all bands performing at the Parkstad Limburg Stadium. Members of the working group ensure that all arrangements within the stadium are in place, enabling participating bands to deliver their best possible performance. The group supports the jury and ensures that award ceremonies run smoothly.

Key responsibilities:

• Verifying that participating ensembles submit the correct content and all required information in a timely manner
• Organizing and delivering the operational schedule (run-of-show) for all marching, marching parade, and show competitions
• Identifying and coordinating all necessary facilities and requirements
• Guiding participating ensembles before, during, and after their performances
• Assisting and supporting the jury team
• Managing the scoring system and award ceremonies

The WMC Unlimited working group focuses on organizing accessible, musical, and connecting activities for various vulnerable target groups and audiences. This includes people with physical or intellectual disabilities, individuals with a distance to the labor market, newcomers, and other groups for whom participation in social and cultural activities is not self-evident.

As a member of this committed and inclusive working group, you help ensure that everyone can take part. You create a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment in which participants feel at home, can experience music, and build new connections—fully in the spirit of the WMC.

Key responsibilities:

• Guiding and supporting participants from various vulnerable target groups during WMC activities
• Organizing inclusive events such as the Paramusic Day and other low-threshold activities in local neighborhoods
• Creating an accessible and positive atmosphere where meeting, musical experience, and connection are central
• Contributing ideas for new activities that make participation possible for everyone

This working group supports participants throughout their stay in Kerkrade and ensures that they lack nothing during their visit. As a member of this working group, you act as the main contact person and point of reference, guiding your assigned group from registration or arrival at the WMC through to the day of departure. This working group is an especially important ambassador for the festival and plays a key role in ensuring that all participants return home with a positive experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Welcoming and conducting the intake of competition participants
• Guiding participants before and during their stay in Kerkrade (each group is assigned a dedicated contact person)
• Arranging logistical requirements such as transportation for groups staying in Kerkrade
• Coordinating any participant performances in collaboration with the Fringe Working Group

The Fringe Working Group organizes and coordinates all non-competitive performances during the WMC. Through the Fringe program, WMC creates an accessible, inspiring, and diverse platform where musical ensembles of all levels and styles can present themselves. The working group ensures that participants—from wind bands to show bands—can fully experience the WMC, develop artistically, and connect with new audiences and fellow musicians.

As a member of the working group, you are involved in the complete organization of all Fringe performances on WMC stages in Kerkrade, as well as in connecting with external partners for performances outside the fixed venues.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinating performances on the BLOW! stages: Markt and Hinger Herjods Ruk, as well as in the neighborhoods of Kerkrade
• Creating performance schedules for the festival weekends (Friday–Saturday–Sunday) and monitoring time slots (maximum 1 hour performance time plus 30 minutes changeover time)
• Organizing the use of a fixed marching route for marching and show bands
• Arranging practical facilities such as chairs, music stands, and the use of the mobile percussion set (in collaboration with the Instrument Management Working Group)
• Maintaining contact with participants regarding their wishes, seating plans, submission of information, and logistics
• Connecting external organizations and participants for Fringe performances outside Kerkrade, with WMC acting as an intermediary
• Ensuring that all scheduled external Fringe concerts are included in the official communications and labeled “Powered by WMC”

This working group ensures that, among others, the Rodahal and Theater Kerkrade (including the associated pavilions) are fully prepared for participants, visitors, and artists. Members of this working group are responsible for all technical facilities and ensure that both the performance spaces and areas such as dressing rooms are fully operational and well equipped. In addition, the working group is responsible for the production of the line-up (concerts) in the Rodahal and Theater Kerkrade.

Key responsibilities:

• Fulfilling all required conditions related to production and venues
• Overall responsibility for the Rodahal and Theater Kerkrade locations
• Providing necessary technical facilities (lighting, sound, projection, stage)
• Organizing required staff support
• Arranging and equipping the venues (including concert halls, warm-up rooms, dressing rooms, jury rooms, instrument storage areas, etc.)
• Managing the instruments and equipment at the venues
• Managing rehearsal locations (including instruments and facilities)
• Creating run-of-show schedules and producing line-up concerts in the Rodahal and Theater Kerkrade
• Setting up and managing dressing room and warm-up pavilions

This working group ensures that the Parkstad Limburg Stadium is fully prepared for the competitions. As a member of this working group, you are responsible for organizing all technical facilities and ensuring that both the stadium and supporting areas such as dressing rooms are fully operational and properly equipped. This working group works closely with the Artistic Working Group: Marching & Show.

Key responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the stadium location
• Providing the required technical facilities (including stadium setup, stands, field and stadium decoration, sound, and lighting)
• Managing the instruments and equipment at the location
• Setting up and managing facilities (including jury and press rooms, dressing rooms, catering, etc.)
• Supervising staff (particularly access control and stage crew)

The Instrument Management Working Group is responsible for the coordination, logistics, and quality of the instruments used during the WMC. As a member of this practical and essential working group, you ensure that all instruments are available on time, complete, and in good condition for rehearsals, performances, and Fringe activities.

You maintain an overview of the entire percussion inventory, stay in contact with suppliers, and work with your team to ensure that everything is in the right place at the right time. Thanks to your efforts, artists and participants can focus fully on making music.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinating and transporting the mobile percussion set for Fringe performances
• Checking the completeness and condition of all rented percussion sets from Adams
• Maintaining contact with suppliers regarding additional or specially rented instruments
• Managing music stands for Fringe performances
• Overseeing planning, logistics, and overall coordination of instruments during the WMC

This working group ensures that everyone who wishes to purchase a ticket for a WMC event—both online and at the physical ticket shop—is well assisted. As a member of this working group, you welcome visitors and are responsible for ticket checks at the entrance.

Key responsibilities:

• Setting up the WMC ticket shop
• Setting up ticket counters at the various locations where competitions and/or concerts take place
• Staffing the ticket shop and on-site ticket counters
• Handling the financial settlement of daily ticket sales, both during the pre-sale period and throughout the festival
• Ticket control at competitions
• Ticket control during line-up concerts

This working group provides volunteers at all locations where ceremonial activities take place, including both competitions and concerts. As a host or hostess, you are the face of the organization during award ceremonies. The working group supports the jury in carrying out their duties during the competitions. In addition, you guide VIPs during their visit to the WMC and act as a point of contact during line-up concerts and VIP concerts.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting with award ceremonies during competitions at the stadium, theater, and Rodahal
• Presenting flowers, certificates, and prizes to participants
• Providing transportation for VIPs and jury members
• Guiding and supporting jury members during their stay in Kerkrade
• Staffing the VIP lounge during VIP concerts

The Merchandise Working Group is responsible for the development, sales, and presentation of all official WMC merchandise. As a member of this creative and customer-focused working group, you ensure that visitors, participants, and fans can take home a lasting reminder of their WMC experience. The working group translates the identity of WMC into appealing products and delivers a professional and inviting sales experience throughout the festival.

Key responsibilities:

• Product development: contributing ideas for new products, selecting designs, and defining the assortment (such as apparel, accessories, souvenirs, and limited editions)
• Inventory management & logistics: ensuring sufficient stock levels, coordinating reorders, and organizing storage and distribution
• Sales & presentation: setting up and managing physical sales points on and around the festival grounds, including creating an attractive and clear presentation
• Customer service: assisting visitors in a friendly manner, advising on products, and ensuring a positive shopping experience
• Online merchandise: supporting the management of digital sales channels and processing online orders
• Supplier collaboration: maintaining contact with manufacturers and printers regarding delivery, quality, and pricing

The members of this working group capture the WMC in images. The group consists of passionate photographers who are present at all WMC events and ensure that compelling visuals of participants and audiences are available for use across the website, social media, and print materials. As a photographer, you act as a fly on the wall, capturing the camaraderie, energy, and emotion that define the WMC from your own perspective.

Key responsibilities:

• Photographing the various WMC activities

This working group supports the core team in recruiting and supporting sponsors, including companies, institutions, and private individuals.

Key responsibilities:

• Recruiting sponsors in collaboration with the team
• Supporting and guiding sponsors during the WMC
• Accurate documentation of agreements and commitments (such as concert tickets and parking passes)
• Follow-up with sponsors after the conclusion of the WMC

The members of this working group manage the extensive WMC archive and ensure that all competition results are properly documented.

Key responsibilities:

• Archiving and managing photo and video materials
• Archiving competition results
• Digitizing the above content