Friday 10 September 2021

Sections 1-4 Finals | Band Profiles are now Live!

There are 62 bands competing at next weekend's Sections 1-4 Finals 2021 at The Centaur (Cheltenham Racecourse), each one proud to be representing their region & each with its own interesting story. We have published a Band Profile for each competing band: please navigate to "Finals > Qualifiers" on this website,...read more

Thursday 19 August 2021

Sections 1-4 Finals Social Media Co-ordinator

Kapitol Promotions would like to announce that Elisabeth Rogers will be their Social Media Co-ordinator at the upcoming Sections 1-4 Finals 2021 at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse (Cheltenham Racecourse). Following her late grandfather (Eifion Rogers)’s gift of a cornet at a young age, Elisabeth’s passion and talent for music was clear. Now...read more

Thursday 5 August 2021

Kapitol Promotions releases Finals 2021 COVID-19 Guidance

Kapitol Promotions has recently emailed COVID-19 guidance to all competing bands at the Sections 1-4 Finals 2021. This guidance will enable Kapitol Promotions to present the event, whilst reducing the risk of spreading Covid-19. The UK Government’s two rounds of the Events Research Programme (ERP) has given live music events optimism that...read more

Friday 25 June 2021

Kapitol Promotions appoints Health & Wellbeing Officer

Kapitol Promotions Ltd. has appointed Tony Griffiths (North of England Regional Secretary) as their "Health and Wellbeing Officer" for the Finals 2021 events. Tony has a background in professional health care as a qualified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and will be available in the coming months, as well as during both Finals...read more

Friday 25 June 2021

Finals 2021 - Adjudicators Announced

Kapitol Promotions Ltd., has announced the adjudicators for the 2021 Finals as: Championship Section: Dr. Robert Childs, Dr. Stephen Cobb and Rob Wiffin OBESection 1: Alan Morrison, Steve Sykes and Sheona WadeSection 2: Nicholas Garman, Steve Pritchard-Jones and David HirstSection 3: Alan Bourne, Mark Wilkinson and Glyn WilliamsSection 4: Martin Heartfield, John...read more

Wednesday 9 June 2021

Championship Section Final 2021 Tickets Go Onsale

Kapitol Promotions has announced that tickets for the Championship Section Final of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2021 will be on sale at 09:00 on 17 June. The Championship Section Final is scheduled to take place on 2 October, and will be held once again at London’s iconic Royal...read more

Wednesday 26 May 2021

Sections 1-4 Finals Section Order Confirmation

Now that the closing date for entries to the Sections 1-4 Finals 2021 has passed, Kapitol Promotions is now in a position to officially publish the contest section order. Please see below: SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBERSections 3 & 1 in order> Section 3: draw 08:15, contest commences 09:30> Section 1: draw 13:30, to...read more

Friday 14 May 2021

Finals 2021 - List of Competing Bands

Kapitol Promotions is delighted to release the full lists of competing bands at this year's Finals 2021 events. On this website, please navigate your way to Finals > Qualifiers then select which section you wish to view. The Sections 1-4 Finals will be held at The Centaur (Cheltenham Racecourse) over the weekend...read more

Tuesday 4 May 2021

North of England Regional Championships staying positive!

To celebrate a hopeful positive return to banding in the coming weeks the NOEBBC has created their very own media channel on YouTube! Included are the links to preview a look back at the 2020 NOEBBC Regional Championships, with official audio recordings by the wining bands in each section. Each year, along...read more

Monday 12 April 2021

HRH Prince Philip's Death

The National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain is saddened to learn of the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen (whose patronage we are deeply honoured to accept each year) and The Royal Family at this time....read more

Tuesday 6 April 2021

Finals 2021 Entries

Kapitol Promotions is delighted to announce that the Finals 2021 entries have now been emailed to all invited bands. The Sections 1-4 Finals, being held over the weekend of Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 September at Cheltenham Racecourse, will bring 70 bands from across the UK together in a wonderful celebration of...read more

Friday 2 April 2021

ACE Culture Revovery Fund Boost for Kapitol Promotions

Kapitol Promotions Ltd., which presents the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, announces that it is to receive £50,000 from the second round of the Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund. The award to the Company, which is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from...read more

Monday 1 March 2021

Finals 2021 Announcement

Kapitol Promotions is delighted to announce that the Finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2021 will be held as planned this year, subject to government rules & guidance at the time. Please see dates below: Sections 1-4 Finals: Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 September, Cheltenham Racecourse Championship Section...read more

Monday 1 February 2021

London & Southern Counties Regional Championship 2021 Cancelled

Statement issued today (February 1) by Kevin Williams, London & Southern Counties Regional Secretary: "It is with deep sadness and regret that the London & Southern Counties Regional Committee have decided unanimously to cancel the 2021 Regional Contest that it hoped to hold this coming June. After lengthy discussions, the Committee agreed that...read more

Monday 18 January 2021

Don't miss Battle of the Bands tonight (18th January)!

Make sure you don’t miss tonight’s episode of “Battle of the Bands” (a Sky TV Arts original series from 2018). Tonight’s episode features the Championship Section Final of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, held at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall. 20 of Great Britain’s finest brass bands compete for...read more

Monday 18 January 2021

Change of date for Kapitol/Cory Online Championships

The dates for the upcoming Kapitol Cory Online Championships have been altered to reflect the latest national lockdown restrictions in the UK. The new dates for broadcast will be as follows: 12-Mar, Fri, 6pm-10pm, 2nd Section13-Mar, Sat, 1pm - 10pm, 4th Section19-Mar, Fri, 6pm-10pm, University Section20-Mar, Sat, 1pm - 10pm, 1st Section26-Mar,...read more

Thursday 3 December 2020

Kapitol Promotions becomes Headline Sponsor of Cory Online Championships

Kapitol Promotions Ltd., the organisers of the “National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain”, is delighted to be the Headline Sponsor for the Cory Online Brass Band Championships 2021. Speaking on behalf of Kapitol Promotions, Director Philip Morris told 4BR: "We're delighted to be partnering with Cory on this innovative project, the...read more

Monday 2 November 2020

Provisional Sections 1-4 2021 Finals Date

Kapitol Promotions has released a provisional date for the Sections 1-4 Finals 2021, which will hopefully be held over the weekend of Saturday 18-Sunday 19 September 2021 at The Centaur (Cheltenham Racecourse). Sections 4 & 1 in order would take place on the Saturday, with Sections 3 & 2 in order...read more

Monday 24 August 2020

Foden’s Solo and Ensemble Competition moves online!

Despite the continuing pandemic, the anniversary tenth edition of the Solo and Ensemble Competition, organised and presented by Foden’s Band, will go ahead this year online, ensuring the safety of all concerned. Organiser, Andy Rolfe, commented: “We are thrilled to run the contest again, especially given the current pandemic conditions, and are...read more


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