Gloucestershire Brass Band Association
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.
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!
Virtual Solo & Ensemble Festival
GBBA want to keep the spirit of banding alive during the pandemic with this friendly festival and community competition.
GBBA Contest Results Archive
View the results from all the annual contests GBBA have held since its inception in 2013.
Own Choice March & Test Piece Contest
Towards the end of each year, the GBBA run an annual Own Choice March & Test Piece Contest that is open to all bands.
The Own Choice contest is split into four classes:
Class A - Championship and First Section Bands
Class B - Second & Third Section Bands
Class C - Fourth Section Bands
Class D - Youth, Training, & Unregistered Bands
Prize money:
Class A - £200
Class B & C - £150
Class D - music vouchers from Wright&Round
Adjudicator: Dave Lea
Contest dates:
21st November 2021
Rednock School, Kingshill Road, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4BY
Entry fee:
GBBA member bands (Class A-C) - £100
Non-member bands (Class A-C) - £115
Class D - £40
To enter, download and fill in the entry form below and submit to GBBA Secretary Karin Lythell. The form can be completed electronically, or printed and signed.
The deadline for entries is Thursday 30th September 2021.
Entertainment Contest
The Entertainment Contest is currently not running. However, if you are interested in competing, please consider competing in the GBBA's Own Choice March and Test Piece contest.
GBBA Contest Results Archive
2019 - Own Choice Contest (to be released soon)
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