| Format: | Test Piece Contest |
|---|---|
| Test Piece: | Ballet for Band 1983 |
| Adjudicators: | David Hirst , Lauren Petritz-Watts |
| Venue: | Town Hall, Birmingham |
Best Soloist: Liv Richardson (Flugel), Rainford
Kirkintilloch, Rainford, Tongwynlais and East London Brass will be promoted to the 2027 Grand Shield
Tylorstown, Woodfalls, Marsden and Ashton-under-Lyne will be relegated to the 2027 Senior Trophy
Enderby (5th in the 2025 Senior Trophy) were promoted to the Senior Cup to replace Elland Silver, who replaced Oldham (Lees) in the Grand Shield