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Contests

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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.

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Virtual Solo & Ensemble Festival

GBBA want to keep the spirit of banding alive during the pandemic with this friendly festival and community competition.

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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!

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GBBA Contest Results Archive

View the results from all the annual contests GBBA have held since its inception in 2013.

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Own Choice March & Test Piece Contest
Sunday November 23rd 2025
Own Choice March & Test Piece Contest that is open to all bands
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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:

 

  1. A March and Test piece.

  2. A fifteen-minute programme that includes a March.


Trophies for each section.

Adjudicator:
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Contest Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025

Venue:

 Chosen Hill School, Brookfield Road, Churchdown, Glos, GL3 2PL 

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Entry Fee:
Class A:   GBBA Members £125, Non GBBA Members £140

Class B:   £40

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Closing Date:  Friday 26th September 2025 

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Online entry form: GBBA Own Choice March and Test Piece Contest 2025 - Entry Form

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