Frequently
Asked Questions

Tickets for the Open are on general sale from Symphony Hall Box Office on Friday 26th May

Qualification is through one of our associated contests, (see Spring Festival section).

All invited bands are automatically registered, and private login details given to the band registration official. Each player is then registered with the band they are to play for. The system is hosted securely an privately on the internet. On the contest day, the registration desk verifies each player with your networked register. Changes can be addressed up to and even on the day of the contest if necessary.

Upcoming events

13 May, 2023

THE 101st SPRING BRASS BAND FESTIVAL
THE GRAND SHIELD, THE SENIOR CUP & THE SENIOR TROPHY
Winter Gardens Blackpool 

09 September, 2023

HE 169th BRITISH OPEN BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Symphony Hall Birmingham 

11 May, 2024

THE 102nd SPRING BRASS BAND FESTIVAL
THE GRAND SHIELD, THE SENIOR CUP & THE SENIOR TROPHY
Winter Gardens Blackpool Saturday 11th May 2024 

CONTACTS

Contest Organisers

Martin & Karyn Mortimer

07930 491912
mmortimer@hotmail.co.uk

Contest Controller

Frank Hodges

01942 212418
frankhodges@btinternet.com