European Championships (Championship Section) 2025 Preview & Predictions - 10/05/2025

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Brass Band Oberösterreich

Rank: 47th

Conductor: Günther Reisegger

Conductor Rank: 44th


In 2024 Brass Band Oberösterreich were placed 10th, and 2022 11th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Oberösterreich have come 1st at the Austrian National Championships (A Section).

In 2024 Günther Reisegger was placed 10th, and 2022 11th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Günther Reisegger has come 1st at the Austrian National Championships (A Section).

Brass Band Regensburg

Rank: 273rd

Conductor: Thomas Freiss

Conductor Rank: 229th


According to our records, this is Brass Band Regensburg's debut performance at the European Championships (Championship Section).

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Regensburg have come 2nd at the German National Championships (Championship Division).

According to our records, this is Thomas Freiss's debut performance at the European Championships (Championship Section).

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Thomas Freiss has come 2nd at the German National Championships (Championship Division).


Brass Band Rijnmond

Rank: 83rd

Conductor: Paul Holland

Conductor Rank: 6th


This is the first time Brass Band Rijnmond have played at this contest since 2009 where they were placed 4th

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Rijnmond have come 2nd at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section).

In 2023 Paul Holland was placed 10th, and 2022 7th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Paul Holland has come 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), 8th at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), 9th at the Scottish Open, 3rd at the Brass in Concert, 3rd at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 2nd at the British Open, and 12th at the Senior Trophy.

Brass Band Treize Etoiles

Rank: 1st

Conductor: Frédéric Théodoloz

Conductor Rank: 4th


In 2024 Brass Band Treize Etoiles were placed 1st, and 2023 1st.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Treize Etoiles have come 4th at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 1st at the British Open.

In 2024 Frédéric Théodoloz was placed 1st, and 2023 1st.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Frédéric Théodoloz has come 4th at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 1st at the British Open.


Brass Band Willebroek

Rank: 11th

Conductor: Frans Violet

Conductor Rank: 13th


In 2024 Brass Band Willebroek were placed 3rd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Brass Band Willebroek have come 1st at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section).

In 2024 Frans Violet was placed 3rd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Frans Violet has come 7th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1), and 1st at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section).

Brass LT

Rank: 511th

Conductor: Bjørn Breistein

Conductor Rank: 432nd


According to our records, this is Brass LT's debut performance at the European Championships (Championship Section).

According to our records, this is Bjørn Breistein's debut performance at the European Championships (Championship Section).

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Bjørn Breistein has come 10th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2).


Cooperation Band

Rank: 12th

Conductor: Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

Conductor Rank: 245th


In 2022 Cooperation Band were placed 9th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Cooperation Band have come 2nd at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), 6th at the Scottish Open, 8th at the Brass in Concert, 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 8th at the British Open.

According to our records, this is Katrina Marzella-Wheeler's debut performance at the European Championships (Championship Section).

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Katrina Marzella-Wheeler has come 3rd at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), 10th at the Scottish Open, and 7th at the Brass in Concert.

Cory Band

Rank: 4th

Conductor: Philip Harper

Conductor Rank: 9th


In 2023 Cory Band were placed 4th, and 2022 1st.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Cory Band have come 3rd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the Brass in Concert, 4th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 11th at the British Open.

In 2023 Philip Harper was placed 4th, and 2022 1st.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Philip Harper has come 3rd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the Brass in Concert, 4th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 11th at the British Open.


Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag

Rank: 7th

Conductor: Florent Didier

Conductor Rank: 8th


In 2024 Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag were placed 2nd, and 2023 3rd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag have come 2nd at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), and 1st at the Siddis Brass Entertainment Contest (Elite Section).

In 2024 Florent Didier was placed 2nd, and 2023 3rd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Florent Didier has come 2nd at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), 6th at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 3rd at the Swiss Open.

Fodens

Rank: 5th

Conductor: Russell Gray

Conductor Rank: 3rd


In 2022 Fodens were placed 3rd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Fodens have come 1st at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), 4th at the Brass in Concert, 2nd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 5th at the British Open.

In 2022 Russell Gray was placed 3rd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Russell Gray has come 6th at the North American Championships (Championship Section), 6th at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), 5th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), 1st at the Swedish National Championships (First Division), 2nd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), 8th at the Swiss Open, 5th at the British Open, and 16th at the Grand Shield.


Göta Brass Band

Rank: 24th

Conductor: Michael Thomsen

Conductor Rank: 28th


In 2024 Göta Brass Band were placed 11th, 2023 9th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Göta Brass Band have come 1st at the Swedish National Championships (Elite Division).

In 2024 Michael Thomsen was placed 11th, 2023 9th, and 2022 10th.

Hauts-de-France Brass Band

Rank: 15th

Conductor: Luc Vertommen

Conductor Rank: 10th


In 2024 Hauts-de-France Brass Band were placed 8th, 2023 8th, and 2022 6th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Hauts-de-France Brass Band have come 1st at the French National Championships (Honours Division).

In 2024 Luc Vertommen was placed 8th, 2023 8th, and 2022 6th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Luc Vertommen has come 1st at the French National Championships (Honours Division), 6th at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section), 2nd at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section), and 17th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).


Italian Brass Band

Rank: 379th

Conductor: Giuseppe Saggio

Conductor Rank: 333rd


In 2023 Italian Brass Band were placed 14th.

In 2023 Giuseppe Saggio was placed 14th.

Lyngby-Tårbæk Brass Band

Rank: 49th

Conductor: Gert Skovlod Hattesen

Conductor Rank: 194th


In 2023 Lyngby-Tårbæk Brass Band were placed 11th.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Lyngby-Tårbæk Brass Band have come 1st at the Danish National Championships (Championship Division).

According to our records, this is Gert Skovlod Hattesen's debut performance at the European Championships (Championship Section).

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Gert Skovlod Hattesen has come 1st at the Danish National Championships (Championship Division).


Valaisia Brass Band

Rank: 8th

Conductor: Arsène Duc

Conductor Rank: 12th


In 2022 Valaisia Brass Band were placed 2nd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Valaisia Brass Band have come 1st at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 1st at the Swiss Open.

In 2022 Arsène Duc was placed 2nd.

Since the last European Championships (Championship Section), Arsène Duc has come 1st at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 1st at the Swiss Open.


BrassedOn Predictions

  1. Brass Band Treize Etoiles - Frédéric Théodoloz
  2. Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag - Florent Didier
  3. Brass Band Willebroek - Frans Violet
  4. Valaisia Brass Band - Arsène Duc
  5. Cory Band - Philip Harper
  6. Fodens - Russell Gray
  7. Brass Band Rijnmond - Paul Holland
  8. Hauts-de-France Brass Band - Luc Vertommen
  9. Lyngby-Tårbæk Brass Band - Gert Skovlod Hattesen
  10. Cooperation Band - Katrina Marzella-Wheeler
  11. Göta Brass Band - Michael Thomsen
  12. Brass Band Oberösterreich - Günther Reisegger
  13. Brass Band Regensburg - Thomas Freiss
  14. Brass LT - Bjørn Breistein
  15. Italian Brass Band - Giuseppe Saggio

User Predictions (3)

Average

  1. Brass Band Treize Etoiles - Frédéric Théodoloz
  2. Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag - Florent Didier
  3. Valaisia Brass Band - Arsène Duc
  4. Fodens - Russell Gray
  5. Brass Band Willebroek - Frans Violet
  6. Cory Band - Philip Harper
  7. Brass Band Rijnmond - Paul Holland
  8. Hauts-de-France Brass Band - Luc Vertommen
  9. Cooperation Band - Katrina Marzella-Wheeler
  10. Lyngby-Tårbæk Brass Band - Gert Skovlod Hattesen
  11. Brass Band Oberösterreich - Günther Reisegger
  12. Göta Brass Band - Michael Thomsen
  13. Brass Band Regensburg - Thomas Freiss
  14. Italian Brass Band - Giuseppe Saggio
  15. Brass LT - Bjørn Breistein
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.