The National Brass Band Championships
of Great Britain

presented by Kapitol Promotions Ltd.

Thursday 8 May 2025

National Appeal Decision - Darwen Brass

NATIONAL APPEAL DECISION - Darwen Brass Following the disqualification of Darwen Brass from Section 4 of the North West Regional Championships 2025, due to the inclusion of an ineligible player, the band submitted an appeal to the North West Regional Championships Committee in accordance with the Appeals Procedure outlined in the National...read more

Tuesday 6 May 2025

RAH Tickets Now Onsale!

We’re thrilled to announce that tickets for the "Championship Section National Final" of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain are now onsale! Date: Saturday 11 OctoberVenue: Royal Albert Hall (London) Tickets are available directly from the Royal Albert Hall Box Office: https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2025/brass-band-championships In-person at Door 12 (open daily from 9am-9pm except when there's...read more

Tuesday 29 April 2025

RAH Tickets On Sale Soon!

We’re thrilled to announce that tickets for the "Championship Section National Final" of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain will be available soon! Saturday 11 OctoberRoyal Albert Hall (London) Tickets On Sale:Thursday 1 May (10am) – Royal Albert Hall Friends & PatronsFriday 2 May (10am) – General Sale Tickets will be available...read more

Wednesday 2 April 2025

The Price is Right for Music Panel

Kapitol Promotions is delighted to officially announce that Andrea Price has joined the Music Panel with immediate effect. ANDREA PRICE BIOGRAPHYAndrea’s background in world-class music education is matched by two decades of experience in performance at the highest level. Having enjoyed a stellar career as a percussionist for a number of brass...read more

Wednesday 2 April 2025

National Finals 2025 - Sections 1-4 Schedule

Kapitol Promotions is thrilled to welcome 75 bands across four sections for a spectacular weekend at The Centaur (Cheltenham Racecourse). Taking place over two days in September, we will be crowning four National Champions - and the event is shaping up to be a fantastic celebration of British brass banding! Schedule: Saturday 13...read more

Monday 31 March 2025

Nationals to celebrate Bliss & Gregson Anniversaries

The Kapitol Promotions Music Panel has announced the test-pieces for this year’s National Finals at London’s Royal Albert Hall (11 October), and The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse (13-14 September). Celebrating two eminent composers’ significant anniversaries - Edward Gregson’s 80th birthday year and the 50th anniversary of Sir Arthur Bliss’ death - these...read more

Tuesday 25 March 2025

North of England Regional Championships 2025 - Full Results

CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION Adjudicators: Melvin White, Sam Fisher 1. NASUWT Riverside (Prof. Nicholas Childs)*2. City of Hull (Jonathan Beatty)*3. Easington Colliery (Alan Withington)4. EverReady (Stephen Roberts)5. Shepherd (Richard Wilton)6. Fishburn (Ray Farr)7. Tewit Silver (Martin Hall)8. Kirkbymoorside Town (Sarah Woodward)9. York Railway Institute (Dr David Lancaster) * Qualify for an invitation to the National Final Best...read more

Wednesday 19 March 2025

Welsh Regional Championships 2025 - Full Results

Championship Section Adjudicators: Dr Robert Childs, David Hirst 1. Tredegar (Ian Porthouse)**2. Ebbw Valley (Matthew Rowe)*3. Cory (Philip Harper)4. Northop Silver (Thomas Wyss)5. City of Cardiff Melingriffith (David Hamilton)6. Pontardulais (Paul Jenkins)7. Tongwynlais Temperance (Owen Farr)8. BTM (Jeff Hutcherson) ** Qualify for an invitation to the National Final plus invitation to represent Wales at...read more

Wednesday 19 March 2025

London & Southern Counties Regional Championships 2025 - Full Results

Championship Section Adjudicators: Anne Crookston, Paul Norley 1. East London (Jayne Murrill)*2. Zone One (Richard Ward)*3. Redbridge (Chris Bearman)4. Haverhill Silver (Paul Filby)5. Wantage Silver (Chris King)6. Amersham (Paul Fisher)7. Sandhurst Silver (Joshua Ruck)8. Friary (Nigel Taken)9. Milton Keynes (Neil Brownless)10. Fulham (Sam Hairsine)11. Medway (Will Wilkins)12. Hitchin (Andrew Kershaw) * Qualify for an...read more

Wednesday 12 March 2025

Midlands Regional Championships 2025 - Full Results

CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION Adjudicators: Steven Mead, Chris King 1. GUS (Dr David Thornton)*2. Desford Colliery (Ian Porthouse)*3. Derwent (Jack Capstaff)4. Ratby Co-operative (Allan Withington)5. Staffordshire (Lee Woodward)6. Langley (Cliff Parker)7. Enderby (Michael Fowles)8. Sovereign (Trevor Jones)9. Newstead (Martin Heartfield)10. Blidworth Welfare (Gary Perrin)11. Central England (Stephen Cooper)12. Bilton Silver (Rugby) (Brad Turnbull) *Qualify for an...read more

Wednesday 12 March 2025

Scottish Championships 2025 - Full Results

CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION Adjudicators: David Barringer, Alan Fernie 1. Whitburn (Prof Nicholas Childs): 196**2. cooperation (Dr Glenn Van Looy): 195*3. Kingdom (Katrina Marzella Wheeler): 1944. Bon-Accord Silver (Adam Cooke): 1925. Dalmellington (Andrew Duncan): 1916. Coalburn Silver (Gareth Bowman): 1907. Bo'ness & Carriden (Phil Chalk): 1898. Kirkintilloch (Hedley Benson): 1889. Bathgate (Craig Anderson): 18710. Kirkintilloch...read more

Wednesday 12 March 2025

West of England Regional Championships 2025 - Full Results

CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION Adjudicators: Roger Argente, Dr Tom Davoren 1. Aldbourne (Glyn Williams)*2. Flowers (Paul Holland)**3. St Dennis (Darren R Hawken)*4. Verwood Concert (Kevin Smith)5. Camborne Town (Gareth Churcher)6. Woodfalls (Russell Gray)7. A W Parker (Drybrook) (Alan Gifford)8. Filton Concert (Gary Davies)9. Sherborne Town (David Shead)10. City of Bristol (Craig Roberts)11. Chalford (Steve Tubb) Withdrawn:...read more

Wednesday 5 March 2025

Yorkshire Regional Championships 2025 - Full Results

CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION Adjudicators: Steven Mead and Christopher BondTest Piece: Diversions (Derek Bourgeois) 1. Black Dyke (Prof. Nicholas J Childs)**2. Hepworth (Ryan Watkins)*3. Brighouse & Rastrick (Prof. David King)*4. Hammonds (Morgan Griffiths)5. Carlton Main Frickley Colliery (Allan Withington)6. Rothwell Temperance (David Roberts)7. Stannington (Sam Fisher)8. Yorkshire Imperial (Ian McElligott)9. Grimethorpe Colliery (Michael Bach)10. Horbury...read more

Wednesday 5 March 2025

North West Regional Championships 2025 - Full Results

CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION Adjudicators: Dr Robert Childs; Andrea Price 1. Foden's (Russell Gray)**2. Leyland (Daniel Brooks)*3. Oldham (Lees) (John Collins)*4. Pemberton Old Wigan DW (Ryan Watkins)5. Milnrow (Chris Binns)6. KNDS Fairey (Phil Chalk)7. Acceler8 (Jef Sparkes)8. Boarshurst Silver (Jamie Prophet)9. Rainford (Sarah Groarke Bboth)10. Wingates (Matt Ryan)11. Longridge (Mark Peacock)12. Wardle Anderson (Brad McCulloch) Best...read more

Friday 29 November 2024

Changes to Nationals Rulebook 2025

CHANGES TO NATIONALS RULES 2025The National Forum, comprising of the elected representatives from the seven Regional Championships plus the Scottish Brass Band Association, meet twice-yearly to decide any rule changes regarding the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. Following their most recent meeting in November 2024, the Forum decided to change...read more

Tuesday 8 October 2024

National Championships 2024

Now that the dust has settled on an incredible day yesterday at London’s Royal Albert Hall, we can recap on a fantastic Championship Section Final 2024, organised by Kapitol Promotions. Firstly, many congratulations to the newly-crowned National Champions Flowers Band, conducted by Paul Holland and incredibly a first ever "major" win for...read more

Monday 9 September 2024

Associate Sponsors & Exhibitors

With only five days to go until the Sections 1-4 Finals 2024 begins at The Centaur (Cheltenham Racecourse), today is a great opportunity to feature our associate sponsors & exhibitors of this event. ASSOCIATE SPONSORSThe international magazine Brass Band World is once again supporting the National Finals, and we are grateful as...read more

Monday 9 September 2024

Sections 1-4 Finals 2024 | Test Pieces

Please see a brief overview of eac set test-piece for this weekend's Sections 1-4 Finals 2024. SECTION 1 - EXCALIBURJan van der Roost is at the forefront of brass band composing, having written several critically-acclaimed works for the medium. His first brass band work - Excalibur, written in 1987 - was commissioned...read more

Monday 9 September 2024

Sections 1-4 Finals 2024 | Venue Information

With just over a week to go until the National Finals for Sections 1-4, visitors will be starting to plan their trip in greater detail.Therefore, we’d like to offer some tips & information relating to next weekend’s event - which should hopefully help you make the most of your visit to...read more

Thursday 5 September 2024

National Finals 2024 | Trophies

National Finals Trophies Kapitol Promotions is delighted to announce that the bands achieving 3rd Prize at the National Finals this year - in all sections - will receive brand-new, bespoke silver-plated trophies donated by the Nicola Morris Trust. (These will replace the existing 3rd Prize trophies). The Nicola Morris Trust trophies have been...read more


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