2026 CONTEST INFORMATION

Contest Date: Saturday 6th June 2026

Venue: Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham

Entries Open: Friday 2nd January 2026

Entry Deadline: Friday 30th January 2026

Clans vs Counties Contest is an open, own choice entertainment programme competition

The contest is open to registered Championship, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th section bands based in Scotland and the North of England (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Cleveland, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Cumbria, North Lincolnshire (formally Humberside))

In the spirit of balance and opportunity, the first 6 entries per area (Scotland and North of England) will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis, not limited by section. Once these 12 entries are allocated, entries will be first-come first-serve for all bands, regardless of area or section.

Bands will be able to request a late draw via the online form when entries open.