Grand Shield 2025 Preview & Predictions - 10/05/2025

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Amersham

Rank: 62nd


According to our records, this is Amersham's debut performance at the Grand Shield.

Since the last Grand Shield, Amersham have come 6th at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section).

Ashton-under-Lyne

Rank: 88th


In 2023 Ashton-under-Lyne were placed 20th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Ashton-under-Lyne have come 7th at the North West Area Championships (First Section).


Camborne Town

Rank: 38th


In 2024 Camborne Town were placed 9th, 2023 14th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Camborne Town have come 5th at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 7th at the Scottish Open.

City of Bradford

Rank: 63rd


In 2024 City of Bradford were placed 12th, and 2023 7th.

Since the last Grand Shield, City of Bradford have come 6th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (First Section).


Desford Colliery

Rank: 22nd


In 2024 Desford Colliery were placed 6th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Desford Colliery have come 2nd at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), and 15th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Fishburn

Rank: 68th


In 2024 Fishburn were placed 15th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Fishburn have come 6th at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section).


Friary Brass Band

Rank: 26th


In 2024 Friary Brass Band were placed 4th, 2023 8th, and 2022 5th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Friary Brass Band have come 8th at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section), and 11th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

GUS

Rank: 21st


In 2024 GUS were placed 10th, 2023 6th, and 2022 9th.

Since the last Grand Shield, GUS have come 1st at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), 9th at the Brass in Concert, and 12th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).


Hepworth

Rank: 33rd


In 2023 Hepworth were placed 2nd, and 2022 11th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Hepworth have come 2nd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 14th at the British Open.

NASUWT Riverside

Rank: 17th


In 2024 NASUWT Riverside were placed 5th, and 2023 9th.

Since the last Grand Shield, NASUWT Riverside have come 1st at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 14th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).


Northop Silver

Rank: 29th


In 2022 Northop Silver were placed 2nd.

Since the last Grand Shield, Northop Silver have come 4th at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), and 16th at the British Open.

Rainford

Rank: 55th


In 2024 Rainford were placed 8th, 2023 16th, and 2022 15th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Rainford have come 9th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), and 12th at the Scottish Open.


Redbridge Brass

Rank: 45th


In 2024 Redbridge Brass were placed 11th, and 2022 17th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Redbridge Brass have come 3rd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section).

Reg Vardy

Rank: 36th


In 2024 Reg Vardy were placed 16th, 2023 3rd, and 2022 12th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Reg Vardy have come 4th at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section).


Rothwell Temperance

Rank: 30th


In 2024 Rothwell Temperance were placed 3rd, and 2022 1st.

Since the last Grand Shield, Rothwell Temperance have come 6th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

Skelmanthorpe

Rank: 70th


In 2024 Skelmanthorpe were placed 7th, and 2023 15th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Skelmanthorpe have come 11th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).


St. Dennis

Rank: 54th


In 2024 St. Dennis were placed 14th, and 2022 19th.

Since the last Grand Shield, St. Dennis have come 3rd at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section).

Stannington

Rank: 76th


According to our records, this is Stannington's debut performance at the Grand Shield.

Since the last Grand Shield, Stannington have come 7th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).


Wantage Silver

Rank: 51st


In 2023 Wantage Silver were placed 18th, and 2022 3rd.

Since the last Grand Shield, Wantage Silver have come 5th at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Championship Section).

Wingates

Rank: 57th


In 2024 Wingates were placed 13th, 2023 10th, and 2022 16th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Wingates have come 10th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section).


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. NASUWT Riverside
  2. Desford Colliery
  3. Hepworth
  4. Northop Silver
  5. Friary Brass Band
  6. GUS
  7. Rothwell Temperance
  8. Reg Vardy
  9. Redbridge Brass
  10. Camborne Town
  11. St. Dennis
  12. Wantage Silver
  13. Rainford
  14. Wingates
  15. City of Bradford
  16. Skelmanthorpe
  17. Amersham
  18. Fishburn
  19. Stannington
  20. Ashton-under-Lyne

User Predictions (1)

Average

  1. GUS
  2. Desford Colliery
  3. Hepworth
  4. Rothwell Temperance
  5. NASUWT Riverside
  6. Friary Brass Band
  7. Camborne Town
  8. Northop Silver
  9. Reg Vardy
  10. Redbridge Brass
  11. St. Dennis
  12. Wantage Silver
  13. Amersham
  14. Stannington
  15. Rainford
  16. Wingates
  17. Skelmanthorpe
  18. City of Bradford
  19. Fishburn
  20. Ashton-under-Lyne
My Predictions

*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.