Result: 2026 European Championships Challenge Section

Brass Band Wipptal claims the honours and takes the title back to Italy.

The Challenge title has been won by Brass Band Wipptal

Saturday, 25 April 2026

Result:

Adjudicators: Katrina Marzella-Wheeler; Jan Van der Roost

Set Work: The Sleepwalkers (Andreas Ziegelback)

1. Brass Band Wipptal (Patrick Gruber): 91
2. Brass Band Musicalis Algrange (Sebastien Berettoni): 89
3. Pacholski Polish Brass Band Malopolska Voivodeship (Slawomir Pacholski): 86

Best Soloist: Soprano cornet â€” Brass Band Musicalis Algrange

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