National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

The annual Championship Section Final of the National Brass Band Championships return to the Royal Albert Hall, with the nation’s top brass bands battling for the Challenge Trophy. The Finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain have been held at this iconic venue since 1945, making this event the most prestigious one in the Brass Band calendar. Past competitors have included Black Dyke, Grimethorpe Colliery, and Cory Band. The winner of the 2018 Championships was Foden’s.