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


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Abertillery & District

Rank: 261st


In 2025 Abertillery & District were placed 13th, 2024 13th, and 2021 17th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Abertillery & District have come 2nd at the Welsh Championships (Second Section).

Bollington Brass

Rank: 375th


This is the first time Bollington Brass have played at this contest since 2019 where they were placed 11th

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


Campbeltown Brass

Rank: 394th


In 2022 Campbeltown Brass were placed 1st.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Campbeltown Brass have come 2nd at the Scottish Championships (Second Section), and 15th at the Scottish Challenge Shield.

Ellington Colliery

Rank: 445th


This is the first time Ellington Colliery have played at this contest since 2004 where they were placed 9th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Ellington Colliery have come 2nd at the North of England Area Championships (Second Section).


Felling

Rank: 387th


This is the first time Felling have played at this contest since 2004 where they were placed 8th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Felling have come 1st at the North of England Area Championships (Second Section).

Harborough

Rank: 343rd


In 2022 Harborough were placed 6th.

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


Hatfield Band

Rank: 344th


This is the first time Hatfield Band have played at this contest since 2003 where they were placed 1st

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

Jersey Premier Brass

Rank: 273rd


In 2025 Jersey Premier Brass were placed 3rd.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Jersey Premier Brass have come 3rd at the London and Southern Counties Area Championships (Second Section).


Johnstone Silver

Rank: 339th


This is the first time Johnstone Silver have played at this contest since 2008 where they were placed 10th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Johnstone Silver have come 1st at the Scottish Championships (Second Section), and 7th at the Scottish Challenge Shield.

Kippax

Rank: 416th


This is the first time Kippax have played at this contest since 2007 where they were placed 5th

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


Lanner & District

Rank: 346th


This is the first time Lanner & District have played at this contest since 2003 where they were placed 3rd

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Lanner & District have come 1st at the West of England Area Championships (Second Section).

Leicestershire Co-op Snibston

Rank: 427th


This is the first time Leicestershire Co-op Snibston have played at this contest since 2011 where they were placed 2nd

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Leicestershire Co-op Snibston have come 2nd at the Midlands Area Championships (Second Section).


LGB Brass

Rank: 409th


This is the first time LGB Brass have played at this contest since 2018 where they were placed 14th

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

Lostock Hall Memorial

Rank: 414th


According to our records, this is Lostock Hall Memorial's debut performance at the National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section).

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Lostock Hall Memorial have come 1st at the North West Area Championships (Second Section).


Markham and District

Rank: 407th


This is the first time Markham and District have played at this contest since 2004 where they were placed 16th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Markham and District have come 1st at the Welsh Championships (Second Section).

Staines

Rank: 382nd


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

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


Uppermill

Rank: 452nd


In 2021 Uppermill were placed 5th.

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Uppermill have come 3rd at the North West Area Championships (Second Section).

Verwood Concert Brass

Rank: 63rd


This is the first time Verwood Concert Brass have played at this contest since 2009 where they were placed 9th

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


Wotton and District Silver

Rank: 397th


This is the first time Wotton and District Silver have played at this contest since 2015 where they were placed 5th

Since the last National Championships of Great Britain (Second Section), Wotton and District Silver have come 3rd at the West of England Area Championships (Second Section).


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. Verwood Concert Brass
  2. Harborough
  3. Hatfield Band
  4. Abertillery & District
  5. Lanner & District
  6. Staines
  7. Felling
  8. Jersey Premier Brass
  9. Markham and District
  10. Bollington Brass
  11. Lostock Hall Memorial
  12. Johnstone Silver
  13. LGB Brass
  14. Kippax
  15. Leicestershire Co-op Snibston
  16. Wotton and District Silver
  17. Campbeltown Brass
  18. Uppermill
  19. Ellington Colliery

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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.