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Open on course to be closed

Tickets are being snapped up fast for the 2015 British Open Championship — so you need to be quick to book your seat at Symphony Hall...

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With just eight weeks to go, the organisers of the British Open Championship have told 4BR that they are confident that the 'Sold Out' signs will be on display for the 2015 event.

Swan Lake

The contest, which takes place on Saturday 5th September at Symphony Hall, Birmingham will see the world's finest bands compete for the famous Golden Shield trophy (above) on 'Reflections on Swan Lake' by Stephen Roberts.

At present there is only very limited availability within the Stalls and Upper Circle areas except the Grand Tier, although these are also expected to be snapped up in advance of the contest itself.

At present there is only very limited availability in the Stalls and Upper Circle areas except the Grand Tier, although these are also expected to be snapped up in advance of the contest itself4BR

Tickets

To purchase tickets click on the following link:
http://www.thsh.co.uk/event/163rd-british-open-brass-band-championship/ or call 0121 780 3333

More information

For further information on the British Open go to: www.thebritishopen.net

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