Result: 2026 Besson Swiss Open

Brass Band Treize Etoile regains possession of the Swiss Open title in Lucerne.

Brass Band Treize Etoiles reclaims the Swiss Open title for teh first time since 2023.

Monday, 21 September 2026

Result:

Adjudicators: David Childs; Peter Graham; Pascal Eicher; Howard Lorriman; Huw Morgan
Set work: Z 1920 — Scenes from a Silent Movie (Peter Graham)
Set work/Own choice = Total

1. Brass Band Treize Etoiles (Frederic Theodoloz): 169/177 = 346
2. Brass Band Berner Oberland (Veronique Gyger): 176/168 = 344
3. Brassband Burgermusik Luzern (Michael Bach): 164/178 = 342
4. Ensemble de Cuivres Valaisan (Jean-Francois Bobilier): 173/165 = 338
5. Valaisia Brass Band (Arsene Duc): 171/166 = 337
6. Wallberg Band (Paul Holland): 162/165 = 327
7. Brass Band Luzern Land (Patrick Ottiger): 160/165 = 325
8. Oberaargauer Brass Band (Roland Froscher): 165/153 = 318
9. Liberty Brass Band (Stefan Roth): 156/160 = 316
10. Brass Band Fribourg (Robin Bartholini): 153/162 = 315

Best Own Choice Performance: Brassband Burgermusik Luzern
Best Cornet Soloist (Set Work): Brass Band Berner Oberland

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us