27th October, 1961
| Group Name | Suburb | State | Points | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Band | Melbourne | Victoria | 354.00 | 1st |
| Sunshine City Band | Sunshine | Victoria | 354.00 | 2nd |
| Geelong West City Band | Geelong West | Victoria | 335.00 | 3rd |
| Morwell Citizens Band | Morwell | Victoria | 328.00 | 4th |
| Group Name | Suburb | State | Points | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick and District Brass Band | Creswick | Victoria | 338.00 | 1st |
| Footscray Central School Boys Band | Footscray | Victoria | 350.00 | 2nd |
| Golden Square Brass Band | Bendigo | Victoria | 311.00 | 3rd |
