ConsTest 2026
Contest Ticket: £16 (Includes contest ticket)
Deluxe Ticket: £18 (Includes contest ticket, programme)
When purchasing your ticket, use one of the following codes to vote for the band that you are supporting on the day.
ARROW
BEDWORTH
CARLTON
CROFT
DERWENT
HARBOROUGH
JACKFIELD
ODDFELLOWS
PARC&DARE
SOVEREIGN
STAMFORD
SYSTON
TEWIT
TOWCESTER
WARWICK
USK
WELLINGTON
WIGSTON
Wheelchair users are entitled to a complimentary companion seat.
You can book a free companion ticket by selecting the seat next to yours on the seating plan.
Or, for unreserved seating plans, add a second ticket to your basket.
If you wish to discuss your accessibility needs with a member of our team, please call 0121 331 5909.
Assistance dogs are welcome at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire venues. If you wish to bring an assistance dog, please let the Events Office know by calling 0121 331 5909.
ConsTest is delighted to welcome visitors to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Saturday 11 April 2026, for another year of exciting attractions and music making, with 18 brass bands preparing to compete for a plethora of different awards. The event welcomes its joint highest amount of competitors, whilst trade stands and gala concerts are a sure guarantee of an entertaining day for audience members alike.
This year, the chosen test pieces from the bands include works by Peter Graham, Philip Sparke and Gilbert Vinter, with only one band walking away with the prestigious title of Champion Band of ConsTest.
After the results, all are welcome to celebrate and relax, with a performance from The El Dude Brothers (Ollie Thomson of Flying Finish, Alex Thomson of Karate Bandana) lasting long into the night in Boult’s Bar.
When purchasing your ticket, use one of the following codes to vote for the band that you are supporting on the day.
ARROW
BEDWORTH
CARLTON
CROFT
DERWENT
HARBOROUGH
JACKFIELD
ODDFELLOWS
PARC&DARE
SOVEREIGN
STAMFORD
SYSTON
TEWIT
TOWCESTER
WARWICK
USK
WELLINGTON
WIGSTON