The UniBrass Foundation has confirmed the draws for its 2026 Championships to be held in Newport on Saturday 14th February.

In addition, they have also confirmed that the South Wales Youth Brass Band will perform at the results ceremony that rounds off the day.

Excited

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The band performed at the 2025 results ceremony to a rapturous reception, so we are excited to be collaborating again as the contest returns to South Wales."

In response, the band stated: "Our members tell us one of the most memorable events of 2025 was performing at UniBrass. It is a very special event with an amazing atmosphere. The welcome and encouragement we received from the audience last year was phenomenal and we can't wait to do it all again!"

The Championship take place Newport's International Convention Centre (ICC) with the results ceremony followed by a Gala Concert featuring trumpeter, Louis Dowdeswell, alongside the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) M1 Brass Band, curated by UniBrass alumnus, Alex Walton.

Draws:

Trophy Section:

1. Huddersfield University Brass Band
2. Royal Holloway Brass Band
3. Oxford University Brass Band
4. University of Warwick Brass Society
5. Southampton University Brass Band
6. The University of Manchester, Salford University, and Manchester Metropolitan University Brass Band
7. University of Chichester Brass Band
8. Bristol University Brass Band
9. University of Birmingham Music Society Brass Band
10. The University of Sheffield, and Sheffield Hallam University Brass Band
11. Durham University Brass Band

Shield Section:

1. Bangor University Brass Band
2. Cambridge University Brass Band
3. Keele University Brass Band
4. Nottingham University Brass Band
5. Liverpool University Brass Band
6. UWE Brass Band
7. University of York Brass Band
8. Lancaster University Brass Band
9. Cardiff University Brass Band
10. University of Bath Brass Band
11. Leeds, Leeds Beckett, and Leeds Conservatoire Brass Band
12. Newcastle University Brass Band

Tickets:

Tickets to both the Contest and Gala Concert are available now on the UniBrass website and can be purchased either separately, or as package deal for a discounted price.

Tickets start from £16.99:
https://www.unibrass.co.uk/event-details/unibrass2026

The UniBrass livestream returns, with stream passes starting from only £12.49 at https://www.unibrass.co.uk/watch