National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section) 2026 Preview & Predictions - 19/09/2026


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Allerton Brass

Rank: 543rd


This is the first time Allerton Brass have played at this contest since 2018 where they were placed 6th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Allerton Brass have come 1st at the North West Area Championships (Third Section).

Avonbank (Evesham) Band

Rank: 484th


In 2025 Avonbank (Evesham) Band were placed 16th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Avonbank (Evesham) Band have come 3rd at the Midlands Area Championships (Third Section).


Barton Community Band

Rank: 535th


In 2023 Barton Community Band were placed 3rd.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Barton Community Band have come 1st at the North of England Area Championships (Third Section).

Betteshanger Brass Band

Rank: 441st


In 2025 Betteshanger Brass Band were placed 2nd.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Betteshanger Brass Band have come 1st at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Third Section).


Bream Silver

Rank: 585th


This is the first time Bream Silver have played at this contest since 2012 where they were placed 10th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Bream Silver have come 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (Third Section).

City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) B

Rank: 561st


According to our records, this is City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) B's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section).

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) B have come 1st at the Welsh Championships (Third Section).


Cwmtawe Brass

Rank: 520th


In 2022 Cwmtawe Brass were placed 7th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Cwmtawe Brass have come 2nd at the Welsh Championships (Third Section).

Drighlington

Rank: 529th


According to our records, this is Drighlington's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section).

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Drighlington have come 1st at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Third Section).


East Riding of Yorkshire Band

Rank: 555th


This is the first time East Riding of Yorkshire Band have played at this contest since 2014 where they were placed 8th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), East Riding of Yorkshire Band have come 2nd at the North of England Area Championships (Third Section).

Epping Forest

Rank: 560th


This is the first time Epping Forest have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 13th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Epping Forest have come 2nd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Third Section).


Greenalls Band

Rank: 646th


According to our records, this is Greenalls Band's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section).

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Greenalls Band have come 3rd at the North West Area Championships (Third Section).

Littleborough

Rank: 607th


This is the first time Littleborough have played at this contest since 2015 where they were placed 18th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Littleborough have come 2nd at the North West Area Championships (Third Section).


Market Rasen Band

Rank: 576th


This is the first time Market Rasen Band have played at this contest since 2018 where they were placed 3rd

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Market Rasen Band have come 1st at the Midlands Area Championships (Third Section).

Selkirk Silver

Rank: 525th


In 2023 Selkirk Silver were placed 6th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Selkirk Silver have come 1st at the Scottish Championships (Third Section), and 10th at the Scottish Challenge Shield.


Shirebrook Band

Rank: 542nd


This is the first time Shirebrook Band have played at this contest since 2010 where they were placed 11th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Shirebrook Band have come 2nd at the Midlands Area Championships (Third Section).

St. Davids Brass

Rank: 539th


This is the first time St. Davids Brass have played at this contest since 2017 where they were placed 9th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), St. Davids Brass have come 2nd at the Scottish Championships (Third Section).


St. Pinnock

Rank: 548th


This is the first time St. Pinnock have played at this contest since 2006 where they were placed 13th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), St. Pinnock have come 1st at the West of England Area Championships (Third Section).

Swindon Brass

Rank: 513th


In 2025 Swindon Brass were placed 12th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Swindon Brass have come 3rd at the West of England Area Championships (Third Section).


Tadley Band

Rank: 836th


According to our records, this is Tadley Band's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section).

Wetherby and District Silver

Rank: 589th


This is the first time Wetherby and District Silver have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 12th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Third Section), Wetherby and District Silver have come 2nd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Third Section).


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. Betteshanger Brass Band
  2. Barton Community Band
  3. Drighlington
  4. Allerton Brass
  5. St. Pinnock
  6. Swindon Brass
  7. Avonbank (Evesham) Band
  8. St. Davids Brass
  9. Market Rasen Band
  10. Shirebrook Band
  11. East Riding of Yorkshire Band
  12. Epping Forest
  13. Selkirk Silver
  14. Bream Silver
  15. Wetherby and District Silver
  16. Cwmtawe Brass
  17. City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) B
  18. Greenalls Band
  19. Littleborough
  20. Tadley Band

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*Predictions are done based on the form in the contest in question over the previous 4 years, the ranking position and contest form of both the conductor and the band.