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Will there be a ConsTest 2026?

ConsTest 2026 will take place on Saturday 11th April 2026, at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

How can Bands enter ConsTest 2026?

Bands can enter ConsTest 2026 on 19th November 2025. The entry form will be available below, from the 17th November. There is a 3 band per section limit, as not to overwhelm the contest, so entries will run at a first come first serve basis. Once a section is full, bands will be placed on a first-come first-serve reserve list - regardless of their section. We have 3 additional spaces available for bands of any section - these will be given immediately after a section is full - so please enter as soon as you can! The Rules and Regulations form is below; the entry form will be available just underneath on 17th November. Both of these documents must be signed and emailed to constestopen@gmail.com, with clear intention of paying the entry fee.

How much is the entry fee?

This year, we have crunched the numbers, and tried to appropriately balance the entry fee with the percentage chance of placement for our lower bands. We have therefore taken the opportunity to introduce a new system for our entry fees - a dynamic price range - whilst still keeping our entry fee under £200, and raising our individual section prizes.

Championship/1st Section Entry Price - £190.

2nd/3rd Section Entry Price - £170.

4th Section Entry Price - £150.

Here are the Rules and Regulations for ConsTest 2026.

Rules and Regulations 2026.

Here is the entry form for ConsTest 2026.

Entry Form 2026

Who will be adjudicating the contest?

Paul Holland and Stephanie Binns.

How will the draw work?

The contest is a pre-drawn contest.

When will tickets go on sale?

Tickets will go on sale in the New Year.

How will the results work?

The results will be released in an overall ranking, similar to that of the Whit Friday marches competition, with prizes being awarded to the best bands in their respective section.

Where is the contest held?

The Contest is held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Are there parking options available?

There is a multi-storey car park just to the side of the Conservatoire building, named Millennium Point multi-storey car park. Follow brown signs for Millennium Point in Birmingham for this.

Who is playing in the Eastside Jazzclub?

To be announced…