Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division) 2026 Preview & Predictions - 06/02/2026
Concerto for Band No. 1 - Derek Bourgeois (Composer)
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Bjørsvik Brass
Rank: 65th
Conductor: Andreas Hansson
Conductor Rank: 93rd
Music: On Alderley Edge - Peter Graham (Composer)
In 2025 Bjørsvik Brass were placed 4th, 2024 6th, and 2023 4th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Bjørsvik Brass have come 8th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
In 2025 Andreas Hansson was placed 4th, and 2024 6th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Andreas Hansson has come 8th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
Brøttum Musikkforening
Rank: 92nd
Conductor: David Morton
Conductor Rank: 28th
Music: Vienna Nights - Philip Wilby (Composer)
In 2025 Brøttum Musikkforening were placed 7th, and 2024 5th.
In 2025 David Morton was placed 7th, and 2024 5th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), David Morton has come 1st at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 17th at the British Open.
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag
Rank: 7th
Conductor: Ingar Bergby
Music: Dear Cassandra - Ludovic Neurohr (Composer)
In 2025 Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag were placed 2nd, 2024 1st, and 2023 1st.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag have come 1st at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section), and 2nd at the European Championships (Championship Section).
This is the first time Ingar Bergby have played at this contest since 2020 where they were placed 3rd
Jaren Hornmusikkforening
Rank: 117th
Conductor: Michael Thomsen
Conductor Rank: 30th
Music: A Road Less Travelled By - Philip Sparke (Composer)
In 2024 Jaren Hornmusikkforening were placed 9th, and 2023 8th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Jaren Hornmusikkforening have come 6th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
According to our records, this is Michael Thomsen's debut performance at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division).
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Michael Thomsen has come 10th at the European Championships (Championship Section).
Kleppe Musikklag
Rank: 93rd
Conductor: Tormod Flaten
Conductor Rank: 98th
Music: Titan's Progress - Hermann Pallhuber (Composer)
In 2025 Kleppe Musikklag were placed 6th, 2024 8th, and 2023 6th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Kleppe Musikklag have come 10th at the Brass in Concert, and 2nd at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
In 2025 Tormod Flaten was placed 6th, and 2024 8th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Tormod Flaten has come 10th at the Brass in Concert, and 2nd at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
Manger Musikklag
Rank: 43rd
Conductor: David King
Conductor Rank: 13th
Music: This World - Thomas Doss (Composer)
In 2025 Manger Musikklag were placed 1st, 2024 2nd, and 2023 3rd.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Manger Musikklag have come 4th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
In 2023 David King was placed 3rd.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), David King has come 2nd at the Brass in Concert, 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 1st at the British Open, and 3rd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).
Oslo Brass Band
Rank: 120th
Conductor: Sebastian Haukås
Conductor Rank: 139th
Music: Journey of the Lone Wolf - Simon Dobson (Composer)
In 2025 Oslo Brass Band were placed 9th, and 2024 7th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Oslo Brass Band have come 9th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
In 2025 Sebastian Haukås was placed 9th, and 2024 7th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Sebastian Haukås has come 9th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
Oslofjord Brass
Rank: 94th
Conductor: Peter Szilvay
Conductor Rank: 179th
Music: HorrorShow - Simon Dobson (Composer)
In 2025 Oslofjord Brass were placed 5th.
In 2025 Peter Szilvay was placed 5th.
Stavanger Brass Band
Rank: 44th
Conductor: Ivan Meylemans
Conductor Rank: 15th
Music: The Forest for the Trees - Wim Bex (Composer)
In 2025 Stavanger Brass Band were placed 3rd, 2024 3rd, and 2023 2nd.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Stavanger Brass Band have come 5th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
In 2025 Ivan Meylemans was placed 3rd.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Ivan Meylemans has come 3rd at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section).
Tertnes Brass
Rank: 82nd
Conductor: Paul Holland
Conductor Rank: 5th
Music: Harrison's Dream - Peter Graham (Composer)
In 2025 Tertnes Brass were placed 8th, 2024 4th, and 2023 5th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Tertnes Brass have come 3rd at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).
In 2025 Paul Holland was placed 8th, 2024 4th, and 2023 5th.
Since the last Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), Paul Holland has come 6th at the Brass in Concert, 5th at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section), 3rd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 2nd at the Swiss Open, 9th at the British Open, 11th at the European Championships (Championship Section), and 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).
BrassedOn Predictions
- Manger Musikklag - David King
- Tertnes Brass - Paul Holland
- Stavanger Brass Band - Ivan Meylemans
- Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag - Ingar Bergby
- Bjørsvik Brass - Andreas Hansson
- Brøttum Musikkforening - David Morton
- Jaren Hornmusikkforening - Michael Thomsen
- Kleppe Musikklag - Tormod Flaten
- Oslofjord Brass - Peter Szilvay
- Oslo Brass Band - Sebastian Haukås
User Predictions (1)
Average
- Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag - Ingar Bergby
- Manger Musikklag - David King
- Stavanger Brass Band - Ivan Meylemans
- Bjørsvik Brass - Andreas Hansson
- Tertnes Brass - Paul Holland
- Brøttum Musikkforening - David Morton
- Oslofjord Brass - Peter Szilvay
- Oslo Brass Band - Sebastian Haukås
- Jaren Hornmusikkforening - Michael Thomsen
- Kleppe Musikklag - Tormod Flaten
*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.