28th October, 1961
| Group Name | Suburb | State | Points | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick City Municipal Band | Brunswick | Victoria | 378.00 | 1st |
| Maryborough Citizens Brass Band | Maryborough | Victoria | 376.00 | 2nd |
| Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band | Ballarat | Victoria | 368.00 | Equal 3rd |
| Thompsons Foundry Band | Castlemaine | Victoria | 368.00 | Equal 3rd |
| Group Name | Suburb | State | Points | Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Municipal Band | Malvern | Victoria | 408.00 | 1st |
| Preston Municipal Band | Preston | Victoria | 407.00 | 2nd |
| Kingsville & Yarraville Citizens Band | Yarraville | Victoria | 399.00 | 3rd |
| City of Ballaarat Band | Ballarat | Victoria | 389.00 | 4th |
