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Spring Festival 2026 • Birmingham

The Senior Cup

Saturday 2 May 2026 • Birmingham Town Hall

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

VenueBirmingham Town Hall
Start10:30am
Test PieceBallet for Band
(Joseph Horovitz)
ContestSenior Cup

Prizes

Prize Money • Trophies • Qualification Invitations

  • 1st Prize: £800 and Belle Vue 100 Guinea Challenge Cup,
    plus a Commemorative Trophy for the Winning Conductor
  • 2nd Prize: £400 and Jack Fearnley Trophy
  • 3rd Prize: £300
  • 4th Prize: £200
  • Best Soloist: Commemorative Trophy

Invitation

The Senior Cup is part of the Spring Festival progression pathway.

The bands placed 1st to 4th will receive an invitation to the
2027 Grand Shield.

Spring Festival Senior cup Location and Test Piece
The British OPen Brass Band Championship Logo

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