Senior Cup (Spring Festival)

The British Open has announced the Test Pieces and competing bands for this year’s Spring Brass Band Festival to be held at The Winter Gardens Blackpool on Saturday 15th May . The Test Piece for The Grand Shield will be Edward Gregson’s ‘Rococo Variations ‘ ,with Philip Sparke’s ‘Year of the Dragon’ for The Senior Cup and the classic ‘ Roi d’Ys ‘by Edouardo Lalo for the Senior Trophy.

The contests will continue to be held at The Winter Gardens despite the recent sale of the venue to Blackpool City Council , with a date for the 2011 contests already agreed.

With the loss of the previous sponsors of the Spring Festival, Leisure Parcs, at the end of last year, The British Open are working on new sponsorship arrangements but wish to thank the competing bands for their continued support which has enabled the contests to proceed as before. The Open has also taken over the Trade Stands from Leisure Parcs, and demand from the traders is also strong with a greater number attending than last year.

The interest from bands wishing to gain entry to the qualifying contests for The British Open has also been excellent, which is encouraging in the current climate.

Further information can be obtained from
Contest Controller Frank Hodges on 01942 – 703217

British Open Brass Band Championship British Open Brass Band Championship - Grand Shield British Open Brass Band Championship - Senior Cup British Open Brass Band Championship - Senior Trophy British Open Brass Band Championship - rules British Open Brass Band Championship - History