3BA Brass

Rank: 64th

Conductor: Erik Janssen

Conductor Rank: 28th

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

In 2024 Erik Janssen was placed 5th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Erik Janssen has come 3rd at the Scottish Open, and 5th at the Brass in Concert.

Brass Band De Wâldsang

Rank: 84th

Conductor: Rieks van der Velde

Conductor Rank: 47th

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: 28th

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: 7th

Conductor: Frans Violet

Conductor Rank: 6th

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

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Willebroek have come 1st at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section).

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

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Frans Violet has come 8th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1), and 1st at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section).

Brass LT

Rank: 208th

Conductor: Russell Gray

Conductor Rank: 1st

In 2025 Brass LT were placed 14th.

In 2025 Russell Gray was placed 12th, and 2022 3rd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Russell Gray has come 1st at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), 4th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), 2nd at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section), 11th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 4th at the British Open.

Concord Brass Band

Rank: 58th

Conductor: Jesper Juul Windahl

Conductor Rank: 57th

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).

Festival Brass Band

Rank: 27th

Conductor: Guy Audenaert

In 2023 Festival Brass Band were placed 6th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Festival Brass Band have come 2nd at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section).

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

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 6th at the Brass in Concert, 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 9th at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), 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, and 9th at the British Open.

Göta Brass Band

Rank: 19th

Conductor: Ryan Watkins

Conductor Rank: 15th

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 8th at the Scottish Open, 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: 15th

Conductor: Luc Vertommen

Conductor Rank: 7th

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

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Hauts-de-France Brass Band have come 1st at the French National Championships (Honours Division).

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 1st at the French National Championships (Honours Division), 6th at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section), and 10th at the British Open.

Italian Brass Band

Rank: 153rd

Conductor: Giuseppe Saggio

Conductor Rank: 140th

In 2025 Italian Brass Band were placed 13th, and 2023 14th.

In 2025 Giuseppe Saggio was placed 13th, and 2023 14th.

Manger Musikklag

Rank: 37th

Conductor: David King

Conductor Rank: 13th

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 2nd at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), and 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 2nd at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), 2nd at the Brass in Concert, 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 1st at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1), 7th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 13th at the British Open.

Valaisia Brass Band

Rank: 5th

Conductor: Arsène Duc

Conductor Rank: 11th

In 2025 Valaisia Brass Band were placed 3rd, and 2022 2nd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Valaisia Brass Band have come 1st at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 1st at the Swiss Open.

In 2025 Arsène Duc was placed 3rd, and 2022 2nd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Arsène Duc has come 1st at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 1st at the Swiss Open.

Whitburn Band

Rank: 12th

Conductor: Nicholas Childs

Conductor Rank: 5th

In 2023 Whitburn Band were placed 10th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Whitburn Band have come 7th at the Scottish Open, 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 7th at the Scottish Open, 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. Valaisia Brass Band - Arsène Duc
3. Tredegar - Ian Porthouse
4. Whitburn Band - Nicholas Childs
5. Flowers - Paul Holland
6. Hauts-de-France Brass Band - Luc Vertommen
7. Manger Musikklag - David King
8. Göta Brass Band - Ryan Watkins
9. Festival Brass Band - Guy Audenaert
10. Brass Band Oberösterreich - Günther Reisegger
11. Brass LT - Russell Gray
12. Brass Band De Wâldsang - Rieks van der Velde
13. 3BA Brass - Erik Janssen
14. Concord Brass Band - Jesper Juul Windahl
15. Italian Brass Band - Giuseppe Saggio

User Predictions (1)

Average

1. Valaisia Brass Band - Arsène Duc
2. Brass Band Willebroek - Frans Violet
3. Manger Musikklag - David King
4. Hauts-de-France Brass Band - Luc Vertommen
5. Whitburn Band - Nicholas Childs
6. Göta Brass Band - Ryan Watkins
7. Tredegar - Ian Porthouse
8. Brass Band Oberösterreich - Günther Reisegger
9. Festival Brass Band - Guy Audenaert
10. Flowers - Paul Holland
11. Brass Band De Wâldsang - Rieks van der Velde
12. 3BA Brass - Erik Janssen
13. Concord Brass Band - Jesper Juul Windahl