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Campbeltown Brass Dominates 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships
Finalists from across Scotland compete in Junior, Intermediate and Youth categories at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre
Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:00pm
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The 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships celebrated the raw energy and technical mastery of Scotland's rising brass band talent.Montrose TodayThe 2026 Scottish Solo & Ensemble Championships, hosted by the Bellshill Salvation Army Centre, featured a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble playing. Finalists from across Scotland's various banding associations competed in Junior, Intermediate and Youth categories, with Campbeltown Brass emerging as a standout performer, claiming multiple wins.
Why it matters
The SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships are a prestigious annual event that showcase the rising talent in Scotland's brass band scene. The high-level performances and competitive spirit on display help nurture the next generation of musicians and maintain the country's rich brass band tradition.
The details
Campbeltown Brass had an exceptional day, winning the Junior Ensemble category and providing the winner of the Junior Solo event in Gemma Craig. Other notable winners included Isla Gillespie of Selkirk Silver, who claimed the Intermediate Solo title for the third successive year, and Andrea Crumlish of Riverside Youth, who took the top prize in the Youth Solo category.
- The championships took place on March 31, 2026 at the Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.
The players
Campbeltown Brass
A brass band from Campbeltown that dominated the Junior Ensemble and Solo categories at the 2026 SBBA Championships.
Isla Gillespie
A rising cornet star from Selkirk Silver who won the Intermediate Solo title for the third consecutive year.
Andrea Crumlish
A horn player from Riverside Youth who claimed the top prize in the Youth Solo category.
Hedley Benson
The adjudicator who had the difficult task of selecting the winners across the various categories.
Gina Baker
The pianist who provided excellent accompaniment throughout the day's performances.
What’s next
The winners of the 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships will go on to represent Scotland at the upcoming National Brass Band Championships.
The takeaway
The 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships showcased the depth of talent in Scotland's brass band scene, with young musicians from across the country delivering outstanding performances. Campbeltown Brass emerged as a standout performer, demonstrating the continued strength of the country's brass band tradition.
