The European Brass Band Association [EBBA] is pleased to announce the invitation to participate in the 10th European Soloist Competition for Brass and Percussion Instruments to be held in Linz, Austria, 19-23 April 2026 . The soloist competition will happen in conjunction with the 47th European Brass Band Championships in association with
World of Brass.
A maximum of 20 applicants will be selected from video submissions in the preliminary round. ‘By having the number of competitors invited to Linz limited to 20 we can be sure that the standard will be very high.’ said Ulf Rosenberg, President of the European Brass Band Association.
On 20 April 2026, each competitor selected to perform in Linz for the 1st round will give a performance with a work of their own choice. From this 1st round 8 competitors will be selected by a jury to play in the 2nd round on 21 April 2026. The competition culminates with three soloists who will qualify for the final to be held on 23 April 2026.
The three finalists, chosen by a distinguished international jury, will perform a concerto or extended concert-piece chosen by the EBBA Music Commission. The finalists will be accompanied by a Championship Section brass band in the Soloist Final Concert on Thursday,
23 April.
Entries must be submitted no later than 15 January 2026.
Rules and invitation
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Registration form
REGISTRATION FORM EUROPEAN SOLOIST COMPETITION 2026