Gloucestershire Brass Band Association
Contests
March and Hymn Contest
Saturday September 5th 2026
March and Hymn Contest that is open to all bands.
Scarr Bandstand – First March & Hymn Contest
Unfortunately this contest has been cancelled.
GBBA will announce the date for this contest in 2027 shortly.
Own Choice March & Test Piece Contest
Sunday November 22nd 2026
Own Choice March & Test Piece Contest that is open to all bands.
The Own Choice Contest is split into two classes:
Class A: Championship, First, Second, Third and Fourth Section Bands
Own Choice March & Test Piece.
Class B: Youth, Training & Unregistered Bands
To encourage class B participation, bands may perform either of the following:
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A March and Test piece.
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A fifteen-minute programme that includes a March.
Trophies for each section.
Adjudicator: Glyn Williams
Contest Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026
Venue:
Chosen Hill School, Brookfield Road, Churchdown, Glos, GL3 2PL
(3 words: ///fruit.milk.code)
Entry Fee:
Class A: GBBA Members £125, Non GBBA Members £140
Class B: £40
Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026
Online entry form: https://forms.gle/noQsRndahHZedZZR9
GBBA Contest Results Archive
2025 - Own Choice Results
2024 - Own Choice Results
2023 - Own Choice Contest Awards
2023 - Own Choice Full Results
2022 - Own Choice Contest
2019 - Own Choice Contest
2018 - Own Choice Contest
2017 - Own Choice Contest
2016 - Own Choice Contest
2015 - Entertainment Contest
2014 - Entertainment Contest
2014 - Own Choice Contest
2013 - Entertainment Contest
2013 - Own Choice Contest