2027 CONTEST INFORMATION

Contest Date: Saturday 5th June 2027

Venue: Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without

Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1PQ

Adjudicator: TBC

Entries will open on Friday 8th January 2027

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 4 entries per area (Scotland and North of England) will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis, not limited by section. Once these 8 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.