National Finalists will perform on Bergerault Percussion in York and London after it was announced that the company had joined a growing list of partner supporters for the events such as the Nicola Morris Trust, Brass Band World magazine and rooms4groups.

Bergerault, which was recently integrated into the Buffet Crampon Group, which incorporates Besson, will provide professional level equipment for both the York Barbican and Royal Albert Hall competitions.

Future

In welcoming the partnership, Philip Morris, MD of Kapitol Promotions stated: "We would like to thank Bergerault Percussion for support which represents another important link between our events and the wider musical instrument industry. We hope to continue it in the future."

In response, Euan Meikle, UK Sales Manager for Buffet Crampon, added: "Bergerault is proud to support the 2026 National Finals, which represents a synergy between two historic instrument makers and one of the world's great brass band competitions.

We're delighted to support brass and percussion players in supporting their ambition of achieving extraordinary performance levels through shared values in musical excellence."

Bergerault is proud to support the 2026 National Finals, which represents a synergy between two historic instrument makers and one of the world's great brass band competitions Euan Meikle, UK Sales Manager for Buffet Crampon

Additional support

It was also confirmed that the respected percussion specialists Ev-Entz will continue to play an important role at the National Finals in providing additional instrumentation, specialised equipment and on-hand technician support, as well as multimedia screen production at York Barbican.

Philip Morris added: "The complementary roles of Bergerault and Ev-Entz will ensure that the performers at the National Finals continue to benefit from specialist expertise and high-quality equipment."

Retail link

Adrian Evans, Managing Director of Ev-Entz, added: "We're delighted to be working alongside Bergerault and will also support them in the retail, hire, and service of their percussion products."

Further information can be found at: www.ev-entz.co.uk