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  • Gala concert EBBC 2026

    Gala concert EBBC 2026

    A Night of Austrian brilliance at the Brucknerhaus

    Diatonischen Expeditionen

    Brass bands, virtuoso soloists, and a world premiere headline an unforgettable celebration of Austrian music.

    On Saturday 25 April at 20:15 in the Brucknerhaus, the local organiser Amt der Oö.Landesregierung, Direktion Kultur und Gesellschaft, Abteilung Kultur presents an electrifying gala concert showcasing the very best of brass band artistry and traditional Austrian culture. Audiences can expect a rich tapestry of iconic melodies, solo performances, traditional instruments, and exciting new brass band compositions.

    Bands and soloists

    The audience will be introduced to Diatonic Expeditions, a trio playing a great variety of repertoire from traditional Austrian music to modern world music. They will perform alone, and together with the Austrian championship section band Brass Band Oberösterreich (BBOÖ) under the baton of Günther Reisegger.

    BBOÖ will also play together with the 2026 European Youth Brass Band conducted by Karl Geroldinger. Both bands will accompany these great soloists…

    • Felix Geroldinger, the winner of the European Soloist Competition in 2018
    • Christoph Kaindlstorfer, principal cornet in the BBOÖ
    • Tobias Tacacs, organist in the Brucknerhaus

    World premiere

    The gala concert will finish with a world premiere composed by Markus Ridderbusch. The piece is called “Legacy of a new era” and features electronics, organ, BBOÖ, EYBB and both the youth and junior band of the BBOÖ.

    Tickets

    The general ticket sales for all European Brass Band Championships events will open at 12:00 (CET) 20 January via the Brucknerhaus website and box office.

  • Introducing Our Official Hotel Partner for Hassle-Free EBBC 2026 Brass Band Hotels

    Introducing Our Official Hotel Partner for Hassle-Free EBBC 2026 Brass Band Hotels

    We’re delighted to introduce rooms4groups, the official hotel partner for the European Brass Band Championships 2026 in Linz!

    Specialising in group hotel bookings, their years of experience in supporting the banding community makes booking competitions hotel simple, stress-free, and tailored to the unique needs of brass bands.

    rooms4groups have especially negotiated hotel deals available for EBBC 2026

    Why Choose rooms4groups?

    • Exclusive Linz group hotel rates especially negotiated for brass bands
    • Expert support from enquiry to check-out
    • Official EBBC 2026 hotel partner

    Wherever you are travelling from, rooms4groups have your accommodation sorted—so you can focus on your performance.

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    rooms4groups has proudly supported many, many Brass Bands in competitions and events across Europe, and now they’re thrilled to support the EBBC community in Linz.

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    Hotel deals are now available for EBBC 2026.

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  • Invitation to the 10th European Soloist Competition

    Invitation to the 10th European Soloist Competition

    For Brass and Percussion Instruments • 19–23 April 2026 • Linz, Austria

    The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) is excited to announce the 10th European Soloist Competition for Brass and Percussion Instruments, taking place from 19 to 23 April 2026 in Linz, Austria.

    The competition will be held in conjunction with the 47th European Brass Band Championships, in association with World of Brass.

    Competition Format

    Preliminary Round

    A maximum of 20 applicants will be selected from video submissions.

    “By limiting the number of competitors invited to Linz to 20, we ensure an exceptionally high standard,”
    — Ulf Rosenberg, EBBA President

    First Round – 20 April 2026

    Selected competitors perform a piece of their choice.

    Second Round – 21 April 2026

    The jury selects 8 competitors to advance.

    Grand Final – 23 April 2026

    The 3 finalists perform a concerto or extended concert piece, accompanied by a Championship Section brass band, chosen by the EBBA Music Commission.

    How to Apply

    Application deadline: 15 January 2026