National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section) 2025 Preview & Predictions - 11/10/2025


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Aldbourne

Rank: 14th


In 2024 Aldbourne were placed 9th, 2023 10th, and 2022 12th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Aldbourne have come 1st at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 7th at the Brass in Concert.

Black Dyke

Rank: 7th


In 2024 Black Dyke were placed 3rd, 2023 1st, 2022 2nd, and 2021 4th.

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


Brighouse & Rastrick

Rank: 10th


In 2024 Brighouse & Rastrick were placed 10th, 2023 5th, and 2021 6th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Brighouse & Rastrick have come 3rd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 2nd at the Brass in Concert.

City of Hull

Rank: 54th


In 2021 City of Hull were placed 18th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), City of Hull have come 18th at the Senior Cup, and 2nd at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section).


Cooperation Band

Rank: 9th


In 2024 Cooperation Band were placed 5th, and 2023 17th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Cooperation Band have come 5th at the European Championships (Championship Section), 2nd at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), 6th at the Scottish Open, and 8th at the Brass in Concert.

Desford Colliery

Rank: 18th


In 2024 Desford Colliery were placed 15th, and 2022 9th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Desford Colliery have come 4th at the Grand Shield, and 2nd at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).


East London Brass

Rank: 68th


According to our records, this is East London Brass's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), East London Brass have come 2nd at the Senior Trophy, 1st at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section), and 5th at the Scottish Open.

Ebbw Valley

Rank: 41st


In 2024 Ebbw Valley were placed 18th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Ebbw Valley have come 3rd at the Senior Cup, and 2nd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).


Flowers

Rank: 11th


In 2024 Flowers were placed 1st, 2023 14th, 2022 4th, and 2021 9th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Flowers have come 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 3rd at the Brass in Concert.

Fodens

Rank: 4th


In 2024 Fodens were placed 2nd, 2023 2nd, 2022 1st, and 2021 1st.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Fodens have come 12th at the European Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), and 4th at the Brass in Concert.


GUS

Rank: 21st


In 2024 GUS were placed 12th, 2023 8th, and 2021 11th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), GUS have come 10th at the Grand Shield, 1st at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), and 9th at the Brass in Concert.

Hepworth

Rank: 30th


In 2021 Hepworth were placed 16th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Hepworth have come 3rd at the Grand Shield, and 2nd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).


Leyland

Rank: 22nd


In 2023 Leyland were placed 15th, and 2022 15th.

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

NASUWT Riverside

Rank: 16th


In 2024 NASUWT Riverside were placed 14th, 2023 19th, 2022 19th, and 2021 10th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), NASUWT Riverside have come 11th at the Grand Shield, and 1st at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section).


Oldham (Lees)

Rank: 35th


In 2022 Oldham (Lees) were placed 8th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Oldham (Lees) have come 3rd at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).

St. Dennis

Rank: 49th


This is the first time St. Dennis have played at this contest since 1978 where they were placed 6th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), St. Dennis have come 5th at the Grand Shield, and 3rd at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).


Tredegar

Rank: 3rd


In 2024 Tredegar were placed 6th, 2023 4th, 2022 6th, and 2021 3rd.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Tredegar have come 1st at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), and 6th at the Brass in Concert.

Whitburn Band

Rank: 12th


In 2024 Whitburn Band were placed 13th, 2023 11th, 2022 11th, and 2021 14th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Whitburn Band have come 1st at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), and 2nd at the Scottish Open.


Zone One Brass

Rank: 43rd


In 2024 Zone One Brass were placed 8th, 2023 9th, and 2021 13th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), Zone One Brass have come 2nd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section).


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. Fodens
  2. Black Dyke
  3. Tredegar
  4. Cooperation Band
  5. Brighouse & Rastrick
  6. Flowers
  7. Whitburn Band
  8. Aldbourne
  9. Leyland
  10. Oldham (Lees)
  11. NASUWT Riverside
  12. GUS
  13. Zone One Brass
  14. Desford Colliery
  15. Hepworth
  16. St. Dennis
  17. Ebbw Valley
  18. East London Brass
  19. City of Hull

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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.