Bugle Band Contest - West of England Bandsmens Festival Outdoor Contest
2026 Contest
Schedule
Saturday June 20th 2026 – Molinnis Park, Bugle
Adjudicator: Dr Stephen Cobb
Times to be confirmed following the entry closing date.
- March from Roche Road to Molinnis Road
- Contest to commence with Fourth Section
- After the Results, return March to the Square where it is tradition for the winning band to perform
2026 Test Pieces
Championship Section
Test Piece – English Heritage (George Lloyd)
March – New March Commission (Paul Saggers)
1st Section
Test Piece – New Test Piece Commission (Christopher Bond)
Hymn – Love Divine (Iain McKnight)
2nd Section
Test Piece – Penlee (Simon Dobson)
March – Cornish Cavalier (WE Moyle)
3rd Section
Smoke Sketches (Daniel Hall)
4th Section
Little Suite for Brass Band No 1 (Malcolm Arnold)
Youth Section
Own Choice Programme (10-12 Minutes) – Must include Treskerby (Monty Pearce)
Training Section
Own Choice Programme (10-12 Minutes)
Festival Showcase
Own Choice Programme (15 Minutes)
Massed Bands at end of contest
Royal Trophy (William Rimmer)
Crimond (Goff Richards)
Register Your Band
Please use our new online registration!
If, for any reason, you are unable to register online, you can still download and send us the entry form below.
