An October article announces the return of the Swiss National Brass Band Championships to the Montreux Music & Convention Center. The 51st edition will take place on 28 and 29 November 2026, bringing together 59 bands across six categories.
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On 22 September, the Bundesvereinigung Deutscher Musikverbände (BDMV) announced that Baden-Württemberg's Minister-President, Cem Özdemir, had accepted patronage of the European Championship for Wind Orchestras (ECWO).
Show moreThe Conducting Competition 2026 took place in Baden from 10 to 13 September, for the first time within the SWISS WINDBAND AWARD.
Show moreOn 4 September, the Slovenian Wind Band Association published calls for the 15th Youth Wind Band Competition and the 45th Slovenian Wind Band Competition, covering the concert and second difficulty levels, together with an open-category performance opportunity.
Show moreThe Confédération Musicale de France announced applications for the third National Wind Orchestra Championship, scheduled for 22 May 2027 at the Palais du Littoral in Grande-Synthe.
Show moreUpcoming dates
- Sept – NovGran Canaria · ES"Marches of the World" island band gathering
Free concerts across the island · dedicated to D. Ruperto Armas Reyes
- 20 – 22 NovStuttgart · DEEuropean Championship for Wind Orchestras (ECWO)
Alongside the BRAWO trade fair · patron Cem Özdemir
- 20 – 22 NovMerzig · DEOrchestra workshop with Michael Geisler
CEB Academy, Merzig-Hilbringen · BSM
- 21 – 22 NovNorcia · ITANBIMA national Saint Cecilia celebrations
Concert, processions and return to the Basilica of Saint Benedict
- 28 – 29 NovMontreux · CH51st Swiss National Brass Band Championships
59 bands in six categories · ASBB Merit Award
- 30 NovDeadlineApplications close: con brio WEST conducting competition
VSM · competition in Innsbruck on 20 February 2027
- 20 Feb 2027Innsbruck · ATcon brio WEST conducting competition
VSM announcement
- 10 Apr 2027Velenje · SI15th Youth & 45th Slovenian Wind Band Competitions
Concert and second difficulty levels, plus open category
- 22 May 2027Grande-Synthe · FR3rd CMF National Wind Orchestra Championship
Division Honneur · set work "Odysseia, Op. 12" by Maxime Aulio