2026 CONTEST INFORMATION
Contest Date: Saturday 6th June 2026
Venue: Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
Adjudicator: John Doyle
Entries are now closed for the 2026 contest
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.
2026 Competitors
Annan Town Band, Bearpark & Esh Colliery Band, Brass Sounds Inverclyde, Cockerton Prize Silver Band, Durham Miners Association Brass Band, Dunston Silver Band, Dysart Colliery Silver Band, Houghton Brass, Kingdom Brass, The Felling Band
