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


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Bon-Accord Silver B Band

Rank: 666th


In 2024 Bon-Accord Silver B Band were placed 3rd.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Bon-Accord Silver B Band have come 1st at the Scottish Championships (Fourth Section), and 16th at the Scottish Challenge Shield.

Brighton and Hove City Brass

Rank: 752nd


This is the first time Brighton and Hove City Brass have played at this contest since 2014 where they were placed 19th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Brighton and Hove City Brass have come 2nd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Fourth Section).


Brindle

Rank: 796th


This is the first time Brindle have played at this contest since 2017 where they were placed 5th

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

City of Oxford Silver

Rank: 684th


In 2025 City of Oxford Silver were placed 5th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), City of Oxford Silver have come 3rd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Fourth Section).


Coalburn Intermediate

Rank: 799th


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

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Coalburn Intermediate have come 2nd at the Scottish Championships (Fourth Section).

Crystal Palace A Band

Rank: 710th


This is the first time Crystal Palace A Band have played at this contest since 2016 where they were placed 6th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Crystal Palace A Band have come 1st at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Fourth Section).


Cubbington Silver Band

Rank: 741st


This is the first time Cubbington Silver Band have played at this contest since 2015 where they were placed 17th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Cubbington Silver Band have come 1st at the Midlands Area Championships (Fourth Section).

Driffield Silver Band

Rank: 906th


According to our records, this is Driffield Silver Band's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section).

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Driffield Silver Band have come 1st at the North of England Area Championships (Fourth Section).


Garforth Brass

Rank: 730th


This is the first time Garforth Brass have played at this contest since 2018 where they were placed 15th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Garforth Brass have come 2nd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Fourth Section).

Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Band

Rank: 714th


This is the first time Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Band have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 18th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Band have come 1st at the Welsh Championships (Fourth Section).


Matlock Band

Rank: 795th


This is the first time Matlock Band have played at this contest since 2005 where they were placed 12th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Matlock Band have come 2nd at the Midlands Area Championships (Fourth Section).

Pendennis Brass (Falmouth) Band

Rank: 743rd


This is the first time Pendennis Brass (Falmouth) Band have played at this contest since 2007 where they were placed 8th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Pendennis Brass (Falmouth) Band have come 1st at the West of England Area Championships (Fourth Section).


Queensbury

Rank: 690th


In 2025 Queensbury were placed 2nd.

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

Shaftesbury Town Silver Band

Rank: 775th


According to our records, this is Shaftesbury Town Silver Band's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section).

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Shaftesbury Town Silver Band have come 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (Fourth Section).


Swinton and District Excelsior Band

Rank: 786th


This is the first time Swinton and District Excelsior Band have played at this contest since 2014 where they were placed 17th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Swinton and District Excelsior Band have come 2nd at the North of England Area Championships (Fourth Section).

Wardle Community Band

Rank: 907th


According to our records, this is Wardle Community Band's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section).

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Fourth Section), Wardle Community Band have come 1st at the North West Area Championships (Fourth Section).


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. Queensbury
  2. Crystal Palace A Band
  3. Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Band
  4. Cubbington Silver Band
  5. Pendennis Brass (Falmouth) Band
  6. Garforth Brass
  7. City of Oxford Silver
  8. Driffield Silver Band
  9. Bon-Accord Silver B Band
  10. Wardle Community Band
  11. Brighton and Hove City Brass
  12. Shaftesbury Town Silver Band
  13. Swinton and District Excelsior Band
  14. Matlock Band
  15. Brindle
  16. Coalburn Intermediate

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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.