National Championships of Great Britain (First Section) 2026 Preview & Predictions - 19/09/2026


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Blackburn and Darwen

Rank: 135th


In 2024 Blackburn and Darwen were placed 11th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Blackburn and Darwen have come 3rd at the North West Area Championships (First Section).

Bournemouth Concert Brass

Rank: 269th


This is the first time Bournemouth Concert Brass have played at this contest since 2018 where they were placed 11th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Bournemouth Concert Brass have come 3rd at the West of England Area Championships (First Section).


Durham Miners Association

Rank: 214th


According to our records, this is Durham Miners Association's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Durham Miners Association have come 1st at the North of England Area Championships (First Section).

East of England Co-op Band

Rank: 201st


In 2022 East of England Co-op Band were placed 14th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), East of England Co-op Band have come 2nd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (First Section).


Fulham Brass

Rank: 179th


This is the first time Fulham Brass have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 7th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Fulham Brass have come 1st at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (First Section).

Haydock

Rank: 244th


According to our records, this is Haydock's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Haydock have come 1st at the North West Area Championships (First Section).


Hucknall and Linby Mining Community

Rank: 264th


This is the first time Hucknall and Linby Mining Community have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 13th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Hucknall and Linby Mining Community have come 3rd at the Midlands Area Championships (First Section).

Kirkintilloch Kelvin

Rank: 168th


This is the first time Kirkintilloch Kelvin have played at this contest since 2011 where they were placed 10th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Kirkintilloch Kelvin have come 1st at the Scottish Championships (First Section), and 6th at the Scottish Open.


Lochgelly

Rank: 257th


This is the first time Lochgelly have played at this contest since 2010 where they were placed 10th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Lochgelly have come 2nd at the Scottish Championships (First Section), and 8th at the Scottish Challenge Shield.

Marsden Silver

Rank: 129th


In 2022 Marsden Silver were placed 2nd.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Marsden Silver have come 2nd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (First Section).


Parc & Dare

Rank: 110th


In 2025 Parc & Dare were placed 4th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Parc & Dare have come 1st at the Welsh Championships (First Section).

Raunds Temperance

Rank: 149th


In 2025 Raunds Temperance were placed 14th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Raunds Temperance have come 2nd at the Midlands Area Championships (First Section).


Roche Brass

Rank: 102nd


In 2025 Roche Brass were placed 6th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Roche Brass have come 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (First Section).

Rushden Town

Rank: 242nd


This is the first time Rushden Town have played at this contest since 2017 where they were placed 10th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), Rushden Town have come 1st at the Midlands Area Championships (First Section).


South West Comms

Rank: 232nd


This is the first time South West Comms have played at this contest since 2017 where they were placed 12th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), South West Comms have come 1st at the West of England Area Championships (First Section).

South Yorkshire Police

Rank: 172nd


According to our records, this is South Yorkshire Police's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (First Section).

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), South Yorkshire Police have come 1st at the Yorkshire Area Championships (First Section).


Tyldesley

Rank: 100th


In 2025 Tyldesley were placed 10th, and 2024 10th.

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

York Railway Institute

Rank: 173rd


In 2023 York Railway Institute were placed 12th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (First Section), York Railway Institute have come 2nd at the North of England Area Championships (First Section).


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. South Yorkshire Police
  2. Parc & Dare
  3. Fulham Brass
  4. Raunds Temperance
  5. Blackburn and Darwen
  6. Roche Brass
  7. South West Comms
  8. Kirkintilloch Kelvin
  9. Tyldesley
  10. Rushden Town
  11. Marsden Silver
  12. Durham Miners Association
  13. York Railway Institute
  14. Hucknall and Linby Mining Community
  15. Haydock
  16. Bournemouth Concert Brass
  17. East of England Co-op Band
  18. Lochgelly

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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.