| Format: | Test Piece Contest |
|---|---|
| Test Piece: | Gems from Sullivan's Operas No. 2 |
| Adjudicators: | Thomas Valentine |
| Venue: | Crystal Palace (Terrace Bandstand), Crystal Palace Park, Sydenham, County of London, England, UK |
Open to bands that had not won a cash prize exceeding £15 in the last two years.
The winning band was awarded the The Daily Express Challenge Shield (later used for the 2nd section of this contest and then the Grand Shield/Spring Festival).
Prizes - 1st £12 and shield, 2nd £8, 3rd £5, 4th £3, 5th £2.