# Austrian regional music awards > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-regional-music-awards > Updated: 2026-10-26T23:42:14.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In October 2026, various regional music associations and state bodies in Austria held ceremonies to honor musical achievement. In Upper Austria, the Upper Austrian Brass Music Association (OÖBV) conducted award ceremonies in Bad Ischl and Sipbachzell. These events recognized members of the Werkskapelle Laufen Gmunden-Engelhof with gold merit orders and other distinctions, while twelve members of the Musikverein Krenglbach received performance badges. In total, 173 musicians were honored during a district event in Wels-Land. Concurrently, the State of Tyrol presented the 16th Tyrolean Brass Music Prize and the 14th Tyrolean State Prize for Choirs and Vocal Ensembles. Recognized ensembles included Musikkapelle Anras, Musikkapelle Ranggen, and Jugendblasorchester HULA in the brass category, while Jugendchor Tristach and Kammerchor ‘Pars Pro Toto’ were honored in the choral category. The awards, presented by state officials, aimed to celebrate volunteers sustaining regional musical culture. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Tyrol honors outstanding music ensembles and choirs The State of Tyrol awarded the 16th Tyrolean Brass Music Prize and the 14th State Prize for Choirs to several outstanding musical ensembles, including Musikkapelle Anras and Jugendchor Tristach. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyrol-honors-outstanding-music-ensembles-and-choirs ### 2026-10-20: Upper Austrian brass music associations honor local musicians The Upper Austrian Brass Music Association honored musicians from the Werkskapelle Laufen Gmunden-Engelhof and Musikverein Krenglbach for long-term service and musical achievement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/upper-austrian-brass-music-associations-honor-local-musicians --- Cite as: Austrian regional music awards. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-regional-music-awards