European Championships (Championship Section) 2026 Preview & Predictions - 24/04/2026


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3BA Brass

Rank: 64th

Conductor: Erik Janssen

Conductor Rank: 25th


In 2024 3BA Brass were placed 9th, 2023 12th, and 2022 8th.

In 2024 Erik Janssen was placed 5th.

Brass Band De Wâldsang

Rank: 81st

Conductor: Rieks van der Velde

Conductor Rank: 44th


This is the first time Brass Band De Wâldsang have played at this contest since 2018 where they were placed 8th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band De Wâldsang have come 3rd at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section).

This is the first time Rieks van der Velde have played at this contest since 2018 where they were placed 8th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Rieks van der Velde has come 6th at the Dutch National Championships (First Section), and 3rd at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section).


Brass Band Oberösterreich

Rank: 29th

Conductor: Günther Reisegger

Conductor Rank: 29th


In 2025 Brass Band Oberösterreich were placed 8th, 2024 10th, and 2022 11th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Oberösterreich have come 1st at the Austrian National Championships (A Section).

In 2025 Günther Reisegger was placed 8th, 2024 10th, and 2022 11th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Günther Reisegger has come 1st at the Austrian National Championships (A Section).

Brass Band Willebroek

Rank: 9th

Conductor: Frans Violet

Conductor Rank: 11th


In 2025 Brass Band Willebroek were placed 1st, and 2024 3rd.

In 2025 Frans Violet was placed 1st, and 2024 3rd.


Concord Brass Band

Rank: 56th

Conductor: Jesper Juul Windahl

Conductor Rank: 56th


In 2024 Concord Brass Band were placed 12th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Concord Brass Band have come 1st at the Danish National Championships (Championship Division).

In 2024 Jesper Juul Windahl was placed 12th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Jesper Juul Windahl has come 1st at the Danish National Championships (Championship Division).

Flowers

Rank: 11th

Conductor: Paul Holland

Conductor Rank: 4th


According to our records, this is Flowers's debut performance at the European Championships (Championship Section).

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Flowers have come 3rd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 9th at the British Open.

In 2025 Paul Holland was placed 11th, 2023 10th, and 2022 7th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Paul Holland has come 5th at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section), 3rd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 2nd at the Swiss Open, and 9th at the British Open.


Göta Brass Band

Rank: 19th

Conductor: Ryan Watkins

Conductor Rank: 14th


In 2025 Göta Brass Band were placed 10th, 2024 11th, 2023 9th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Göta Brass Band have come 1st at the Swedish National Championships (Elite Division).

According to our records, this is Ryan Watkins's debut performance at the European Championships (Championship Section).

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Ryan Watkins has come 1st at the Swedish National Championships (Elite Division), and 6th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Hauts-de-France Brass Band

Rank: 14th

Conductor: Luc Vertommen

Conductor Rank: 9th


In 2025 Hauts-de-France Brass Band were placed 7th, 2024 8th, 2023 8th, and 2022 6th.

In 2025 Luc Vertommen was placed 7th, 2024 8th, 2023 8th, and 2022 6th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Luc Vertommen has come 6th at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section), and 10th at the British Open.


Manger Musikklag

Rank: 38th

Conductor: David King

Conductor Rank: 12th


This is the first time Manger Musikklag have played at this contest since 2012 where they were placed 7th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Manger Musikklag have come 4th at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).

In 2024 David King was placed 6th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), David King has come 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 1st at the British Open.

Tredegar

Rank: 3rd

Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Conductor Rank: 2nd


In 2024 Tredegar were placed 4th, 2023 5th, and 2022 4th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Tredegar have come 7th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 13th at the British Open.

In 2024 Ian Porthouse was placed 4th, 2023 5th, and 2022 4th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Ian Porthouse has come 7th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 13th at the British Open.


Whitburn Band

Rank: 12th

Conductor: Nicholas Childs

Conductor Rank: 3rd


In 2023 Whitburn Band were placed 10th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Whitburn Band have come 4th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 10th at the British Open.

In 2023 Nicholas Childs was placed 2nd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Nicholas Childs has come 2nd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 16th at the British Open.


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. Brass Band Willebroek - Frans Violet
  2. Tredegar - Ian Porthouse
  3. Whitburn Band - Nicholas Childs
  4. Flowers - Paul Holland
  5. Hauts-de-France Brass Band - Luc Vertommen
  6. Manger Musikklag - David King
  7. Göta Brass Band - Ryan Watkins
  8. Brass Band Oberösterreich - Günther Reisegger
  9. Brass Band De Wâldsang - Rieks van der Velde
  10. 3BA Brass - Erik Janssen
  11. Concord Brass Band - Jesper Juul Windahl

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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.