4BR has been informed that Besson tenor horn star Owen Farr will play with Fairey Band at the forthcoming British Open Championship at Symphony Hall in September.

Definitive name

A spokesperson for Fairey Band said: "Everyone at Fairey would like to thank Siobhan Bates for her nine months of service with us. However, we are now excited to welcome the definitive name in tenor horn performance back to his former banding home in Stockport."

Being able to attract a player of his world wide acclaim is a major boost the band — and comes at a very exciting time for us. I can't wait to welcome him to the bandroomGarry Cutt

Finest

Fairey MD Garry added: "I'm absolutely delighted to secure the services of Owen, the finest and most respected tenor horn player in our movement. Being able to attract a player of his world wide acclaim is a major boost the band — and comes at a very exciting time for us. I can't wait to welcome him to the bandroom. "