*
banner

Enjoy the British Open highlights

Although there is no delayed contest this weekend you can still enjoy highlights from 2004 — and Foden's famous victory.

British Open
  You can enjoy highlights from the 2004 British Open weekend on wobplay.com

If you are feeling a little disappointed that you were not able to enjoy the competitive delights of the delayed 2021 British Open Championship this weekend, then you can still sit back and savour some great highlights from the event back in 2004.

That was the year in which the competing bands had the choice of a trio of major works from the pens of Wilfred Heaton and his imposing 'Contest Music', Peter Graham's 'Montage' and 'St Magnus' by Kenneth Downie.

Thrilling Foden's

The contest was won by Foden's Band under the direction of Garry Cutt with a scintillating rendition of 'Contest Music' — one that marked the band's first British Open victory since 1964.

It also beat off the superb marker set by the then Buy As You View Band off the number 2 draw playing 'St Magnus' under Robert Childs. Scottish Co-op was third, with fellow Scottish contenders Kirkintilloch in fourth with the leading performance of 'Montage'.

The contest was won by Foden's Band under the direction of Garry Cutt with a scintillating rendition of 'Contest Music' — one that marked the band's first British Open victory since 19644BR

Gala Concert highlights

The rest of the music is provided by the 2003 Champion, Yorkshire Building Society under the direction of David King, featuring solos from the legendary Peter Roberts and horn star Sheona White, as well as Stavanger Band, also led by the Australian, which brought the house down.

To enjoy:

Go to: www.wobplay.com

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


RWCMD

Royal Welsh College defends claims that culture hasn't changed

October 18 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has refuted claims that its culture hasn't changed three years after it was found negligent in a case of alleged sexual assault.


McDonnell

McDonnell highlights risks of losing BBE gold standard BOPA

October 17 • Labour MP John McDonnell has written of the need for the Department of Education to reconsider its decision to end Brass Bands England BOPA provision in April next year.


nATIONAL yOUTH cHAMPS

New opportunities and roles to play at Youth Championships

October 17 • From volunteer helpers to photographers, presenters and judges — Brass Bands England puts the call to be part of the 2027 National Youth Championships of Great Britain.


Espen Westbye

Westbye returns to take up residency in Stavanger

October 17 • Espen Westbye will join forces with David Morton at Stavanger as he returns as Resident Conductor ahead of Siddis challenge.


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


The Egham Band - The Egham Band Plays Classic Rock

Friday 16 October • St John's Church Egham, Manor Farm Lane, Egham tw20 9HR


Kibworth Band

October 19 • Kibworth Band (First Section - South Leicestershire) seeking percussionist to join our friendly, ambitious team. Any seat negotiable. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room.


Kibworth Band

October 19 • Kibworth Band (First Section - South Leicestershire) seeking a BBb Bass player to join our friendly, ambitious team. Any seat negotiable. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room.


Kibworth Band

October 19 • Kibworth Band (First Section - South Leicestershire) seeking a euphonium player to join our friendly, ambitious team. Any seat negotiable. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd