EBBC 2026 – Own Choice Pieces

EBBC 2026 – Own Choice Pieces

The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) is pleased to announce the own choice test piece selections by the competing bands at the 47th European Brass Band Championships 2026, in Linz, Austria. As ever, the selection of own choice pieces for the Championships is...
EBBC 2026 – Festival Program

EBBC 2026 – Festival Program

From 18 to 26 April 2026, Linz and Upper Austria will become the centre of the European brass band scene as musicians, educators, and audiences from across the continent gather for an international festival celebrating youth, excellence, and musical diversity. The...
EBBC 2026 – Jury panels

EBBC 2026 – Jury panels

The European Brass Band Association is pleased to announce the adjudicators for the European Brass Band Championships, the European Soloist Competition and the European Youth Brass Band Contest to be held as part of the European Brass Band Festival 2026, Linz, Austria...
European Soloist Competition – Soloists for 1st round

European Soloist Competition – Soloists for 1st round

The European Brass Band Association are delighted that 34 soloists entered the 10th European Soloist Competition. After close analysis of the video entries, 19 soloists have qualified for the 1st round which will be held in the Middle Hall, Brucknerhaus, Monday 20...
European Youth Brass Band Line-up for Linz 2026

European Youth Brass Band Line-up for Linz 2026

The European Brass Band Association is pleased to announce the line-up of players who will form the 2026 European Youth Brass Band (EYBB) in Linz. This year we will see the 22nd formation of the EYBB. 35 players aged between 18 and 22, from 15 different countries,...