Linz, Austria
We are blessed, to have only Austrian composers, who write a piece for all four sections:
(Upper Austria)
Champion Section
(Upper Austria)
Challenge Section
(Lower Austria)
Premier Section
(Upper Austria)
Development Section
A Night of Austrian brilliance at the Brucknerhaus
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.
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…
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.
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.
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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.
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
Selected competitors perform a piece of their choice.
The jury selects 8 competitors to advance.
The 3 finalists perform a concerto or extended concert piece, accompanied by a Championship Section brass band, chosen by the EBBA Music Commission.
Application deadline: 15 January 2026