Grand Shield 2026 Preview & Predictions - 03/05/2026

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Camborne Town

Rank: 44th


In 2025 Camborne Town were placed 12th, 2024 9th, 2023 14th, and 2022 10th.

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

City of Bradford

Rank: 69th


In 2025 City of Bradford were placed 14th, 2024 12th, and 2023 7th.

Since the last Grand Shield, City of Bradford have come 4th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (First Section).


Desford Colliery

Rank: 17th


In 2025 Desford Colliery were placed 4th, and 2024 6th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Desford Colliery have come 2nd at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), and 1st at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Ebbw Valley

Rank: 33rd


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

Since the last Grand Shield, Ebbw Valley have come 3rd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), and 8th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).


Elland Silver

Rank: 120th


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

Since the last Grand Shield, Elland Silver have come 3rd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (First Section).

Fishburn

Rank: 56th


In 2025 Fishburn were placed 7th, and 2024 15th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Fishburn have come 5th at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 11th at the Scottish Open.


Friary Brass Band

Rank: 31st


In 2025 Friary Brass Band were placed 9th, 2024 4th, 2023 8th, and 2022 5th.

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

GUS

Rank: 21st


In 2025 GUS were placed 10th, 2024 10th, 2023 6th, and 2022 9th.

Since the last Grand Shield, GUS have come 1st at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), 4th at the Brass in Concert, and 12th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).


Hepworth

Rank: 22nd


In 2025 Hepworth were placed 3rd, 2023 2nd, and 2022 11th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Hepworth have come 1st at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 6th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Milnrow

Rank: 57th


In 2024 Milnrow were placed 17th, 2023 12th, and 2022 8th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Milnrow have come 6th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), and 1st at the Scottish Open.


NASUWT Riverside

Rank: 20th


In 2025 NASUWT Riverside were placed 11th, 2024 5th, and 2023 9th.

Since the last Grand Shield, NASUWT Riverside have come 2nd at the North of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 15th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Northop Silver

Rank: 40th


In 2025 Northop Silver were placed 13th, and 2022 2nd.

Since the last Grand Shield, Northop Silver have come 5th at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section).


Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band

Rank: 46th


In 2023 Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band were placed 19th, and 2022 13th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band have come 3rd at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), and 8th at the Scottish Open.


Ratby Co-operative

Rank: 49th


In 2024 Ratby Co-operative were placed 18th, 2023 11th, and 2022 14th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Ratby Co-operative have come 5th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section).

Redbridge Brass

Rank: 48th


In 2025 Redbridge Brass were placed 8th, 2024 11th, and 2022 17th.

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


Rothwell Temperance

Rank: 37th


In 2025 Rothwell Temperance were placed 6th, 2024 3rd, and 2022 1st.

Since the last Grand Shield, Rothwell Temperance have come 5th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

St. Dennis

Rank: 42nd


In 2025 St. Dennis were placed 5th, 2024 14th, and 2022 19th.

Since the last Grand Shield, St. Dennis have come 7th at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), and 19th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).


Stannington

Rank: 73rd


In 2025 Stannington were placed 16th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Stannington have come 9th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

Wantage Silver

Rank: 54th


In 2025 Wantage Silver were placed 15th, 2023 18th, and 2022 3rd.

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


Whitburn Band

Rank: 12th


In 2023 Whitburn Band were placed 1st, and 2022 6th.

Since the last Grand Shield, Whitburn Band have come 1st at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), 7th at the Scottish Open, 4th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 10th at the British Open.


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. Whitburn Band
  2. Desford Colliery
  3. Hepworth
  4. NASUWT Riverside
  5. GUS
  6. Rothwell Temperance
  7. Friary Brass Band
  8. St. Dennis
  9. Ebbw Valley
  10. Northop Silver
  11. Camborne Town
  12. Redbridge Brass
  13. Wantage Silver
  14. Ratby Co-operative
  15. Pemberton Old Wigan DW 'A' Band
  16. Milnrow
  17. Fishburn
  18. City of Bradford
  19. Stannington
  20. Elland Silver

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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.