The Band & Drill competitions are held on the same day and provide opportunities for bands, teams, individuals, colour parties and drill squads to show off their abilities, with the event being the result of months of preparation and hard work locally.

The 2027 Band & Drill Competitions will be held on Saturday 13th March. Further details, including the venue, test pieces and test papers, will be available by the end of September 2026.

Results of 2026 event

The competition winners are listed below. For the full results please click here.

• 3 Person Colours: 14th West Kent
• Single Line Drill: 2nd West Kent
• Squad Drill: 10th Ealing (Church Squad)
• Individual Bell Lyre: Nathaniel, 14th West Kent
• Individual Bugle: Thomas, 10th Ealing
• Individual Drum: Sam, 3rd Bromley
• Bell Lyre Team: 1st Orpington GB
• Bugle Team: 10th Ealing
• Drum Team: 3rd Bromley & 1st Orpington GB
• Drum Major: Peter, 10th Ealing
• Don West Trophy for Musical Accuracy: 10th Ealing
• Devonshire Cup: 3rd Bromley & 1st Orpington GB