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Spring Festival 2026 • Birmingham

The Grand Shield

Sunday 3 May 2026 • Birmingham Town Hall

A full day of live brass band contesting in Birmingham’s historic Town Hall.

VenueBirmingham Town Hall
Start10:00am
Test PieceStar Crossed Lovers
(Stephen Roberts)
ContestGrand Shield

Prizes

Prize Money • Trophies • Qualification Invitations

  • 1st Prize: £1000 and Grand Shield,
    plus a Commemorative Trophy for the Winning Conductor
  • 2nd Prize: £600 and Midland Music Trophy
  • 3rd Prize: £400 and Alex Saxby Trophy (courtesy of Northants BBA)
  • 4th Prize: £300
  • Best Soloist: Commemorative Trophy

Invitation

The Grand Shield is part of the British Open qualification pathway.

The bands placed 1st and 2nd will receive an invitation to the
2026 British Open Championship.

Spring Festival Grand Shield Location, date and Test piece
The British OPen Brass Band Championship Logo

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