Following the recent announcement made on 4BR that Tameside Metropolitan Council was to withdraw its sponsorship of the British Open Solo & Quartet Championships, it has now been revealed that they will in fact be supporting the event which will take place on Sunday 7th November at Dukinfield Town Hall.

Time for review

The initial announcement allowed the council time to review other possible alternatives and maintain their active role in supporting the event for at least another year, despite the strict financial constraints facing the local authority as a whole.

High quality

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The British Open Solo & Quartet Championships are just a small part of the overall music programme that has been developed by Tameside over the years. This includes the several annual brass band competitions, 'Splendid Weekend' and a series of high quality, affordable music concerts."

This Council is fully committed to supporting these events and there will be no reduction in the programmeCouncillor Roy Oldham

Fully committed

Tameside Council Executive Leader, Councillor Roy Oldham added: "This Council is fully committed to supporting these events and there will be no reduction in the programme."

He added: "We recognise and celebrate our cultural heritage and we want the young people of Tameside to strive for the very best that they can achieve, by having these fantastic competitions, it allows the people of Tameside to experience the very best in music and to take part in world class events."