CONTESTS

Own Choice March & Test Piece Contest

The GBBA's annual contest welcomes contesting bands of all sections, unregistered bands, and training bands to enter this friendly competition.

March and Hymn Contest

Hosted by Scarr Bandstand and the Gloucestershire Brass Band Association

Entertainments Contest

The GBBA Entertainments Contest usually takes place in March or April. The contest is not currently running but if you are interested in this contest, please get in touch!

GBBA Contest Results Archive

View the results from all the annual contests GBBA have held since its inception in 2013.

Saturday September 5th 2026
March and Hymn Contest that is open to all bands.

Scarr Bandstand – First March & Hymn Contest

Hosted by: Scarr Bandstand and the Gloucestershire Brass Band Association (GBBA)

Adjudicator: Sheona White

Address:

Scarr Bandstand, Sling, Coleford, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JA

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Entry fee: £25

BACs Payments

Gloucestershire Brass Band Association:

Sort Code: 40-22-09

A/c No: 80388629

Compere: Brett Baker

Sponsor: Denis Wick

Entry Closing Date: 30th June 2026

Contest Secretary:

Ian Ford - ianbford63@gmail.com

Contest Entry Form Link: https://forms.gle/EgPx7cyKkR3Hdave9

Public admission: Audience free

Rules:

Fifteen bands maximum
No registration required
Maximum number of players in band: 35 including percussion
Percussion allowed: Side drum, Bass Drum and Cymbal only. Each band to bring own equipment
The winner is the band awarded the most points out of a maximum of 200 for the combined March and Hymn (March: 150 points maximum and Hymn 50 points maximum)
Total time on stage: 10 minutes playing time to include both the Hymn and March (one point deducted for every minute over the 10 minutes permitted)
Trophy for the winning band