CLANS VS COUNTIES CONTEST

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Saturday 6th June 2026

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham

Join us for a fantastic day of musical entertainment at the first Clans vs Counties Contest!

a person playing a tuba
a person playing a tuba
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2026 PRIZES

Award Prize

1st Place £300 cash (min) + £1,000 Geneva voucher

2nd Place £200 cash (min) + £750 Geneva voucher

3rd Place £100 cash (min) + £500 Geneva voucher

Most Entertaining Band £100 cash (min) + £500 Geneva voucher

Best Instrumentalist £50 cash (min) + £500 Geneva voucher

Outstanding Young £100 cash

Performer (under 25)

a bunch of trophies sitting on top of a table
a bunch of trophies sitting on top of a table

Gallery Showcase

Explore vibrant moments from our friendly cross-border brass competitions.

A marching band dressed in red uniforms with black and gold accents, performing in an outdoor setting. The musicians are playing brass instruments like trombones and sousaphones, and they wear tall black hats with red plumes. Small flags are attached to their instruments.
A marching band dressed in red uniforms with black and gold accents, performing in an outdoor setting. The musicians are playing brass instruments like trombones and sousaphones, and they wear tall black hats with red plumes. Small flags are attached to their instruments.
A marching band in formal attire performs in a street parade. The band members wear red and black uniforms with gold accents and are playing brass instruments and drums. Sunlight casts a dramatic flare across the scene, enhancing the atmosphere.
A marching band in formal attire performs in a street parade. The band members wear red and black uniforms with gold accents and are playing brass instruments and drums. Sunlight casts a dramatic flare across the scene, enhancing the atmosphere.
A marching band is parading down a wide street flanked by rows of spectators. The band members are in uniform, playing instruments such as drums and brass. The street is lined with historic buildings featuring half-timbered facades. People of various ages are gathered, watching the procession under a clear sky.
A marching band is parading down a wide street flanked by rows of spectators. The band members are in uniform, playing instruments such as drums and brass. The street is lined with historic buildings featuring half-timbered facades. People of various ages are gathered, watching the procession under a clear sky.
A vibrant marching band with musicians wearing red uniforms and black bearskin hats. One musician is prominently playing a large brass instrument, possibly a tuba or sousaphone. The scene is full of movement and energy, capturing the lively atmosphere of the parade.
A vibrant marching band with musicians wearing red uniforms and black bearskin hats. One musician is prominently playing a large brass instrument, possibly a tuba or sousaphone. The scene is full of movement and energy, capturing the lively atmosphere of the parade.
woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

The clans vs counties contest brilliantly showcases the talent and spirit of our musical heritage.

Emily Brown

A group of marching band members is parading down a street, wearing black uniforms with white hats featuring decorative white plumes. They are playing various brass and woodwind instruments in front of a large brick building.
A group of marching band members is parading down a street, wearing black uniforms with white hats featuring decorative white plumes. They are playing various brass and woodwind instruments in front of a large brick building.

Participating in the contest was an unforgettable experience, filled with camaraderie and incredible performances from all bands.

John Smith

A marching band is performing outdoors on a grassy field. The band members are wearing black uniforms with plumed hats and are playing various brass and percussion instruments. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and some spectators in the distance.
A marching band is performing outdoors on a grassy field. The band members are wearing black uniforms with plumed hats and are playing various brass and percussion instruments. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and some spectators in the distance.
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CLANS VS COUNTIES CONTEST

CONTACT

clansvscounties@gmail.com

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Contest Controller - Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale