WMC 2026 Participants
More than two hundred bands and ensembles from all over the world will travel to Kerkrade in 2026 to take part in the World Music Contest (WMC). Over four summer weekends, they will showcase their very best during the concert, march and show contests.
22 November 22, 2025, the draw will take place, broadcast live via livestream. During this event, it will be announced when each participant will perform at WMC 2026.
On this page, you can discover which bands and ensembles have qualified for WMC 2026 and who will soon take the world stage in Kerkrade.
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Concert Contests
The Concert Contests are a leading part of the World Music Contest (WMC) in Kerkrade. Here, bands and ensembles from around the world showcase their musical excellence and push the boundaries of Wind, Fanfare, Percussion and Brass music. The contests serve as an international benchmark for the wind music community and inspire innovation and artistic development.
Participation is open to Wind Bands, Fanfare Bands, Brass Bands and Percussion Ensembles, divided into several divisions. The participants have been announced – check them out here!
Brass Bands:
Concert Division
- Australia Brass - Melbourne, Australia
- Brass Band Schoonhoven A - Schoonhoven, Netherlands
- Brass Band Treize Étoiles - Conthey, Switzerland
- Brassband Willebroek - Willebroek, Belgium
- Festival Brass Band - Antwerpen, Belgium
- Five Lakes Silver Band - West Bloomfield, USA
- Flowers Band - Gloucester, United Kingdom (England)
- Immortal Brass Eternally - Osaka, Japan
- R.E.T. Brass Band - Innsbruck, Austria
- The Cooperation Band - Armadale, United Kingdom (Scotland)
- The Cory Band - Ton Pentre, United Kingdom (Wales)
- Wellington Brass - Wellington, New Zealand
In alphabetical order.
1st Division
- Brass Band du Hainaut - Villereau, France
- Brassband Bacchus - Pajottegem, Belgium
- Brassband Breukelen - Breukelen, Netherlands
- Brassband Gloria Deï - Gerkesklooster-Stroobos, Netherlands
- Brassband Merum - Herten, Netherlands
- Brassband Oefening en Uitspanning - Geldrop, Netherlands
- Brassband Pro Rege Heerenveen - Heerenveen, Netherlands
- Ensemble de Cuivres Ambitus - Collonges, Switzerland
- Mercator Brassband - Boom, Belgium
- Oakland University Brass Band - Rochester, United States
- Wingates Band - Wingates, United Kingdom
In alphabetical order.
2nd Division
- Brass Band Schoonhoven B - Schoonhoven, Netherlands
- Cologne Concert Brass - Köln, Germany
In alphabetical order.
3rd Division
- Brass Band AUKŠTYN - Naujamiestis, Lithuania
- Brass Band B10 - Hattenhofen, Germany
- Brass Band Düren - Bad Münstereifel, Germany
- Brass Band Schüpfen - Schüpfen, Switzerland
- Brassband Hombeek - Hombeek, Belgium
- Brassband Kunst & Vriendschap - Meeuwen, Netherlands
- Koperensemble Bravoer - Tervuren, Belgium
In alphabetical order.
Percussion Ensemble:
Concert Division
- Concordia Obbicht - Obbicht, Netherlands
- Det Fynske Slagtøjsakademi - Svendborg, Denmark
- Hinnerup Garden - Hinnerup, Denmark
- Koninklijke Oude Harmonie van Eijsden - Eijsden, Netherlands
- Percussie-ensemble WIK Zemst-Laar - Zemst-Laar, Belgium
- Slagwerkensemble Appingedam - Appingedam, Netherlands
- Slagwerkensemble Cadenza Twello - Twello, Netherlands
- Slagwerkensemble Elspeet - Elspeet, Netherlands
- Slagwerkgroep Excelsior Oostendorp - Elburg, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
1st Division
- A-Slagwerk Ensemble Soli Deo Gloria Ommen - Ommen, Netherlands
- A-Slagwerkensemble Vriezenveense Harmonie - Vriezenveen, Netherlands
- C.M.V. Oranje - Bolsward, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
2nd Division
- Slagwerkensemble Juliana Doornspijk - Doornspijk, Netherlands
- Slagwerkgroep Koninklijke Fanfare Philharmonie Leende - Leende, Netherlands
- UGDA Luxembourg Percussion Ensemble - Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Vibracoustic Bocholt - Bocholt, Belgium
In alphabetical order.
Fanfare Bands:
Concert Division
- Fanfareorkest "Psalm 150" - Dinxperlo, Netherlands
- Fanfareorkest Brass-aux-Saxes - Westerlo, Belgium
- Gelders Fanfare Orkest - Gelderland, Netherlands
- Koninklijke Fanfare Kempenbloei Achel - Achel, Belgium
- Koninklijke Stadsfanfaren Izegem - Izegem, Belgium
- Triple F Collective - Limburg, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
1st Division
- Andels Fanfare Corps - Andel, Netherlands
- Christelijke Fanfare Concordia Middelstum - Middelstum, Netherlands
- CMV Eendracht maakt macht Oudega - SWF - Oudega, Netherlands
- CMV Excelsior Schraard - Schraard, Netherlands
- CMV Oranje Grootegast - Grootegast, Netherlands
- Fanfare De Eendracht - Den Ilp, Netherlands
- Fanfare Eendracht Nieuwenhagerheide - Landgraaf, Netherlands
- Fanfare Joost Wiersma - Jistrum, Netherlands
- Fanfare-Orkest CWO - Groningen, Netherlands
- Fanfare Municipale Luxembourg-Bonnevoie - Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Fanfare Sint Caecilia Guttecoven - Guttecoven, Netherlands
- Fanfare Sint Caecilia Schinnen - Schinnen, Netherlands
- Koninklijke Fanfare de Werkmanszonen - Riemst, Belgium
- Koninklijke Fanfare St. Caecilia Puth - Puth, Netherlands
- Koninklijke Muziekvereniging De Leiezonen - Desselgem, Belgium
- Muziekvereniging Concordia Meterik - Meterik, Netherlands
- Muziekvereniging Eendracht Eerbeek - Eerbeek, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
2nd Division
- Fanfare Wilhelmina Easterein - Easterein, Netherlands
- KFO Volksopbeuring Massemen - Massemen, Belgium
- Koninklijke Fanfare "De Vriendenkring" - Kessenich, Belgium
- Koninklijke Fanfare Vrede & Eendracht - Kachtem, Belgium
- Muziekvereniging Crescendo Voorthuizen - Voorthuizen, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
3rd Division
- Fanfare Broekhuizenvorst en Ooyen - Broekhuizenvorst, Netherlands
- Koninkijke Fanfare De Vrije Burgers - Riemst, Belgium
- Koninklijke Fanfare De Goorse Bloesem - Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium
- Koninkijke Fanfare Eendracht Waubach - Landgraaf, Netherlands
- Koninkijke Fanfare Sint Cecilia Heestert - Zwevegem-Heestert, Belgium
- Muziekvereniging Sint Willibrordus Esch - Esch, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
Wind Bands:
Concert Division
- Agrupación Musical do Rosal - O Rosal, Spain
- Banda de Música Municipal de Caldas de Reis - Caldas de Reis, Spain
- Blasorchester Stadtmusik Luzern - Luzern, Switzerland
- Harmonieorkest De Volksgalm vzw - Riemst, Belgium
- Koninklijke Harmonie Sainte Cécile Eijsden - Eijsden, Netherlands
- Koninklijke Oude Harmonie van Eijsden - Eijsden, Netherlands
- Orquestra de Sopros da Academia de Artes de Chaves - Chaves, Portugal
- Orchestre d'Harmonie de la Région Centre - Saran, France
- Opus 82 - Sandvika, Norway
- Orchesterverein Hilgen 1912 e.V. - Burscheid, Germany
- Sinfonisches Blasorchester Ried - Enzenkirchen, Austria
- Symphonisches Blasorchester Kreuzlingen - Kreuzlingen, Switzerland
In alphabetical order.
1st Division
- Banda Musicale Monastir - Monastir, Italy
- Blasorchester Neuenkirch - Rothenburg, Switzerland
- Concordia Obbicht - Obbicht, Netherlands
- Dynamic Symphonic Band - Dendermonde, Belgium
- Harmonie St. Cecilia Grevenbicht-Papenhoven - Grevenbicht, Netherlands
- Harmonie Sub Umbra - Veldhoven, Netherlands
- Koninklijke Harmonie Sint Martinus Opgrimbie - Maasmechelen, Belgium
- Orchestra di Fiati della Brianza - Suello, Italy
- Schwäbische Bläserphilharmonie - Neuffen, Germany
- Sinfonisches Blasorchester Bitburg-Prüm - Rommersheim, Germany
- Sinfonisches Blasorchester Perg - Perg, Austria
- Soonwaldorchester e. V. - Spabrücken, Germany
- Südtiroler Jugendblasorchester - Bozen, Italy
- Swedish National Youth Windband - Stockholm, Sweden
- VBJ Youth Wind Orchestra - Kappelen, Switzerland
- XBY Concert Band - West Wickham, United Kingdom
In alphabetical order.
2nd Division
- Banda de Música de Zamora - Zamora, Spain
- Banda Sinfónica de Sabaneta "Juan David Castaño Arango" - Sabaneta, Colombia
- Banda Sinfónica de la Escuela de Formación Artística de Cota - Cota, Colombia
- Miliz- und Trachtenkapelle Oberharmersbach - Oberharmersbach, Germany
- Koninklijk Harmonieorkest Kerkrade - Kerkrade, Netherlands
- KreisverbandsJUGENDblasorchester Ravensburg - Ravensburg, Germany
- Mus'Art Youth Wind Orchestra - Singapore, Singapore
- Musikverein "Viktoria" Altenmittlau - Freigericht, Germany
- Sinfonisches Blasorchester Germering e.V. - Germering, Germany
- Suranaree Girls Wind Symphony - Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- Symphonic Youth Wind Band Ulm - Ehingen, Germany
- Unió Musical Lira Borriolenca - Borriol, Spain
- Wind Project of Schärding - Wolfsegg, Austria
In alphabetical order.
3rd Division
- Agrupación Musical da Limia - Limia, Spain
- Associazione Musicale Culturale "Licinio Refice" - Patrica, Italy
- Banda Sinfónica de Tibasosa - Tibasosa, Colombia
- Banda Sinfónica de Villavieja - Villavieja, Colombia
- Banda Sinfónica Especial de Samacá - Samacá, Colombia
- Orkiestra Miasta Oświęcim - Oświęcim, Poland
- Orchestergemeinschaft Seepark - Freiburg, Germany
- Harmonie Municipale de Mondercange - Mondercange, Luxembourg
- MOD Elektryk - Nowa Sól, Poland
- Sociedad Musical ''Santa Cecilia'' de Macastre - Macastre, Spain
- Societat Musical Barri de Malilla - Valencia, Spain
- Stadtkapelle Lahr e.V. - Lahr, Germany
- Union Musicale des Cheminots d'Arras - Arras, France
- Vlaams JeugdHarmonie Orkest - Bierbeek, Belgium
- Wind Orchestra of the Art Schools of Jihlava and Přelouč - Jihlava - Přelouč, Czech Republic
In alphabetical order.
Youth Division
- Alam Shah Wind Orchestra - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Alliance Primary School Kowloon Tong Senior Band - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Banda Sinfónica juvenil de Villeta - Villeta, Colombia
- Banda Sinfónica Juvenil Colegio San Jorge de Inglaterra - Bogotá, Colombia
- Banda Sinfónica Juvenil de Caldas - Manizales, Colombia
- Estonian Youth Wind Band - Tallinn, Estonia
- Haberdashers Elstree Symphonic Winds - Elstree, United Kingdom
- HKUGA College Symphonic Band - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Jugenblasorchester Oberer Sempachersee - Sempach, Switzerland
- Orkiestra Grandioso Radom - Radom, Poland
- Raimondi College Wind Orchestra - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Seri Puteri Symphonic Winds - Cyberjaya, Malaysia
- Shanghai No.3 Girls’ High School Wind Band - Shanghai, China
- Shenzhen Yucai No.2 Primary School Wind Orchestra - Shenzen, China
- VIVO - Madona, Latvia
- Ying Wa Primary School Symphonic Band - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
In alphabetical order.
Marching and Show Contests
The Marching and Show Contests are the most spectacular part of the World Music Contest (WMC) in Kerkrade. During the 20th edition of WMC 2026, bands and ensembles from all over the world will fill the arena with colour, music and movement. Audiences can enjoy a breathtaking blend of sound, rhythm and choreography. From traditional marching bands to modern show bands – in Kerkrade, all styles come together in one musical spectacle. The participants have been announced – check them out here!
Marching Contests:
Championship Division
- Benjama Band - Chantabhuri, Thailand
- Chr. Muziekvereniging Door Vriendschap Sterk - Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
- Drum- en Showband Adest Musica - Sassenheim, Netherlands
- Drumfanfare Exempel - Empel, Netherlands
- Jachthoorn & Trompetterkorps Edelweiss - Heerlen, Netherlands
- K&G Leiden - Leiden, Netherlands
- Klaroenkorps Amicitia Banholt - Banholt, Netherlands
- Marsch- und Drillkontingent des Spielmannszug Oberlichtenau e.V. - Pulsnitz, Germany
- Muziekvereniging Concordia Overdinkel - Overdinkel, Netherlands
- Orkiestra Grandioso Radom - Radom, Poland
- Pasveerkorps - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- SG Fanfarenzug Potsdam e. V. - Potsdam, Germany
- Show en Marchingband Juliana Amersfoort - Amersfoort, Netherlands
- Show, Marching- & Concertband Flora Band - Rijnsburg, Netherlands
- Show- en Marchingband Euroband Rotterdam - Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Spielmannszug Radeberg - Radeberg, Germany
- Spielmannszug Rödemis e.V. - Husum, Germany
In alphabetical order.
World Division
- Deutsche Jugend-Brassband Lübeck e.V. - Lübeck, Germany
- Drumband Hasselts Fanfare - Hasselt, Netherlands
- Drumband van de koninklijke schutterij Sint-Sebastiaan - Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium
- Hertfordshire Showband - Potters Bar, United Kingdom
- Hettstedter Spielmannszug "Blau-Weiß" 1919 e.V. - Hettstedt / OT Walbeck, Germany
- Marchingband Irene Hasselt - Hasselt, Netherlands
- Show- & Drumfanfare Oranje IJsselmuiden - IJsselmuiden, Netherlands
- Show- & Marchingband Amigo Leiden - Leiden, Netherlands
- Show- and Marchingband MVB Maastricht - Maastricht, Netherlands
- Showkorps Wilhelmina - Sleeuwijk, Netherlands
- Tamboerkorps St. Cecilia Zegge - Zegge, Netherlands
- Trommel- en Klaroenkorps Koninklijke Harmonie Sainte Cécile Eijsden - Eijsden, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
1st Division
- Drumband KF Vrede & Eendracht Kachtem - Kachtem, Belgium
- El Fuerte - Koksijde, Belgium
- Old White Band - Maszewo Duże, Poland
- Spielmannszug Hattstedt e.V. - Hattstedt, Germany
- Vollenhoofsch Fanfare - Vollenhove, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
Junior Division
- Chr. Muziekvereniging Door Vriendschap Sterk - DVS Junioren - Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
Show Contests:
Championship Division
- Chien Kuo HS Marching Band - Taipei, Taiwan
- Chr. Muziekvereniging Door Vriendschap Sterk - Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
- Drum- en Showband Adest Musica - Sassenheim, Netherlands
- Drum- en Showfanfare Advendo Sneek - Sneek, Netherlands
- Drumfanfare Exempel - Empel, Netherlands
- Fanfarenzug des KSC Strausberg e.V. - Strausberg, Germany
- K&G Leiden - Leiden, Netherlands
- Nishihara High School - Okinawa, Japan
- Orkiestra Grandioso Radom - Radom, Poland
- Pasveerkorps - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
- Red Swing Low Gryfice - Gryfice, Poland
- Rijnmondband - Schiedam, Netherlands
- Show, Marching- & Concertband Flora Band - Rijnsburg, Netherlands
- Showband Irene Ede - Ede, Netherlands
- Showband Takostu Stiens - Stiens, Netherlands
- Spielmannszug Rödemis e.V. - Husum, Germany
In alphabetical order.
World Division
- Bicycle Showband Crescendo - Opende, Netherlands
- Blue Diamonds Drum & Bugle Corps Nienhagen (D) - Nienhagen, Germany
- Hettstedter Spielmannszug "Blau-Weiß" 1919 e.V. - Hettstedt / OT Walbeck, Germany
- Musikcorps der Freiwilligen Feuerwehr Grossen Linden - Linden, Germany
- SG Fanfarenzug Potsdam e. V. - Potsdam, Germany
- Show- and Marchingband MVB Maastricht - Maastricht, Netherlands
- Show en Marchingband Juliana Amersfoort - Amersfoort, Netherlands
- Van Limburg Stirum Band - Wezep, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
1st Division
- Clondalkin Youth Band - Dublin, Ireland
- Excelsior Renkum - Renkum, Netherlands
- MV Noordenveld - Roden, Netherlands
- Show- en drumfanfare M.E.T.R.O. Scheveningen - Scheveningen, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
2nd Division
- CMV Euphonia Wommels - Wommels, Netherlands
- Jong Advendo - Sneek, Netherlands
- Royal FASAM Orchestra - Bizet, Belgium
- Showband KDO Groessen - Groessen, Netherlands
- Showkorps O&V | Nuenen - Nuenen, Netherlands
- Spielmannszug Hattstedt e.V. - Hattstedt, Germany
In alphabetical order.
Junior Division
- Chr. Muziek en Showband Jong Juliana Amersfoort - Amersfoort, Netherlands
- Chr. Muziekvereniging Door Vriendschap Sterk - DVS Junioren - Katwijk, Netherlands
- Jong Jubal drum & bugle corps - Dordrecht, Netherlands
- Jong Pasveerkorps Leeuwarden - Leeuwarden, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
Marching Parade Contests:
Championship Division
- Bicycle Showband Crescendo - Opende, Netherlands
- Drum- en Showfanfare Advendo Sneek - Sneek, Netherlands
- Hertfordshire Showband - Potters Bar, United Kingdom
- Orkiestra Grandioso Radom - Radom, Poland
- Showband Takostu Stiens - Stiens, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.
1st Division
- Academy Band - Strausberg, Germany
- Drum- en Showfanfare DSG Waadhoeke - Menaam, Netherlands
- Jong Advendo - Sneek, Netherlands
- Showband Corio Heerlen - Heerlen, Netherlands
- Slagwerkgroep Polyhymnia Lemelerveld - Lemelerveld, Netherlands
In alphabetical order.