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Open organisers release extra Swans

The remaining batch of tickets for Saturday's British Open are on sale.

symphony hall
 

The organisers of the British Open have informed 4BR that due to demand for tickets for tomorrows contest and following discussions with Symphony Hall around twenty further tickets have been made available.

Sold Out

With the news coming on Thursday afternoon that the competition had sold out for the second year in a row, the extra tickets available in the Stalls and Circle are now available.

Delight

A spokesperson for the British Open told 4BR 'We are delighted that Stephen Roberts' 'Reflections on Swan Lake' has created such interest and with demand high for those wanting to attend, these extra tickets are now available'.

10.30am start

Bands and audience alike are reminded that the contest will start at 10.30am prompt with everyone encouraged to give themselves plenty of time to get to the venue, purchase study scores and programmes and enjoy the day.

With the contest sold out for its second successive year, the organisers have released around twenty further tickets which are anticipated to be snapped up ~ 4BR

Get the tickets

To purchase the tickets, click on the following link:

http://www.thsh.co.uk/event/163rd-british-open-brass-band-championship

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