A new era starts for the British Open Spring Festival this year in Birmingham.
After 25 years in Blackpool it has a new home closer, geographically at least, to the British Open itself. The Mortimer family has publicly stated that they see the move as essential to safeguarding and developing both its musical as well as well as financial future.
The contest has been homed in Bolton, Manchester and the Crystal Palace in its different guises in the past, but this decision has caused concerns.
Those centre on the suitability of the venues at Town Hall, Birmingham and the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space at Symphony Hall to host 20 band contests, and that Birmingham this weekend will also host 16,000 half marathon and 10k runners on the Sunday.
Each contest is being live-streamed for the first time in a new partnership with Red Shell Productions — a commercial venture that brings the broadcast 'in-house'.
Senior TrophySaturday 2, 04:27:28
The Senior Trophy will take place at the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space at Symphony Hall.
Senior Trophy:
Saturday 2nd May Start: 10.00am Test Piece: Un Vie de Matelot (Robert Farnon) Adjudicators: Alan Morrison; Andrea Price
April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.
April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.
April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.
