2025 NED-EASTERN
Regional Convention & Contests

Granite & Pine Division / Patriot Division / International Preliminaries

Whitcomb Middle School
25 Union St, Marlborough, MA 01752

Questions? 
Events &Hotel: DVP-Events: Bob Bradley
Contests & Judging: Alan Lamson
Website: Webteam

EVENT SCHEDULE

 
 

HOTEL / VENUE INFORMATION

There are no NED group rates for this convention. Use your AAA, AARP, or other corporate rates you can access to get your best rates. Many nearby hotels are available, but not within walking distance to the school. It is 3 miles and about 15 minutes to /from the school.

The judges, and most likely the afterglow, will be at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center

CONVENTION REGISTRATION

  • Every competitor of a Chorus/VLQ or Quartet must purchase a convention registration

  • The competitor may be "Group-registered" by a representative of the competing group. Please check with your group leaders/manager.

  • Every competitor must be a current BHS member.

    • Competitors may be asked to show a competitor badge and/or BHS membership card.

  • For comments, questions, or concerns about Convention Registrations please contact the NED Event Registrar at registrar@nedistrict.org

  • The NED is committed to offering a safe, accessible event.

SING WITH THE EVERYONE IN HARMONY CHORUS

YOU CAN SING TOO!

The Everyone in Harmony Chorus is a fun way to participate in the Convention irrespective of your contestant status. If you are human, you are qualified. Start your day creating beautiful harmony!

Where: On the Contest at Eastern, for everyone to enjoy!
When: Saturday morning, April 5th
Rehearsal: Starts at 9:30 AM. Meet near the backstage.
Who: Led by the amazing Diane Brooks, NED Vice President of Music and Performance!
What: We'll be singing 2 barberpole cat classics: "Honey / Little 'Lize" and "Story of the Rose (Heart of My Heart)”
The Entire Barberpole Cat songbook and media are available for purchase.

This is a great way for non-competitors to enjoy singing from the stage in a welcoming auditorium.

Let’s see how big we can make this!

WATCH THE CONTESTS FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE

Get It All! $60
All 2025 NED Contests plus the Central States District Spring Contest

  • NED Eastern Regional (April 4-5)

  • CSD Spring District (April 11-12)

  • NED Western Regional (May 2-3)

  • NED District Contests (Fall 2025)

LOCAL INFORMATION

RESTAURANTS NEAR THE SCHOOL

The school is on the border of Marlborough and Hudson. Both toasts boast great dining. on Friday and Saturday nights, both have a good chance of being crowded. Consider making reservations now. The closest restaurant is the Bolton Street Tavern. Welly’s is local favorite with a local in Marlborough and in Hudson. A quick ride into Downtown Marlborough gets Wemmy’s for something a bit more high end, and Thai Food lovers will enjoy Thairiffic Also close by is excellent BBQ at Firefly’s. Right near the hotel, and not advertised is Linguine’s. Small place, big Italian flavor. Also near the hotel are the 110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria and 110 Grill. Both are sure to please. Hudson locals love the Rail Trail Flatbread Company, Kith & Kin, and the Horseshoe Pub. Beer lovers should find some time to visit the Medusa Brewing Company in Hudson and The Lost Shoe Brewery in Marlborough.