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.
Virtual Solo & Ensemble Festival
GBBA want to keep the spirit of banding alive during the pandemic with this friendly festival and community 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!
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 split into two classes:
Class A - Championship to 4th Section Bands
Class B - Training, Youth & Unregistered Bands
Trophies and prize money for each section.
Adjudicator: Paul Holland
Contest date:
Sunday 27th November 2022
Entry fee:
Class A
GBBA member bands: £100
Non member bands: £115
Class B: £40
Download entry form here:
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
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