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Full Fraternity house for British Open

The 2017 British Open is a complete sell out — as demand for tickets means every one of the 2262 seats has been snapped up.

British Open
  The British Open will is completely sold out this year

Tickets have now sold out for the 165th British Open Championship which will take place on Saturday 9th September at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.

The attraction of a world class field of competing bands and a superb set work in Thierry Deleruyelle's 2016 composition, 'Fraternity' ensured that there was unprecedented demand for the event.

Check for returns

Anyone still wishing to purchase tickets is advised to check with the Symphony Hall Box Office on a regular basis for any returns over the next twelve weeks.

The contest, sponsored by Besson, will commence at 10.30am.

Any tickets that become available can be purchased from the link below or by contacting 0121 780 3333: https://www.thsh.co.uk/whats-on

The attraction of a world class field of competing bands and a superb set work in Thierry Deleruyelle's 2016 composition, 'Fraternity' ensured that there was unprecedented demand for the event4BR

Further information

Further information on the British Open can be found on the website: www.thebritishopen.net

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