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'Brassed Off!' prelude to British Open

A special interactive showing of the iconic film accompanied live on stage by Grimethorpe Colliery Band will provide the fun packed entertainment the night before the British Open at Symphony Hall.

Brassed Off
  The picnic film will be accompanied by Grimethorpe Band

A special showing of the film 'Brassed Off!' accompanied live by Grimethorpe Colliery Band will form the musical prelude to the 2018 British Open Championships at Symphony Hall in Birmingham in September.

The concert on Friday 7th (7.30pm) has been arranged by Symphony Hall and Grimethorpe thanks to an arrangement with the Royal Albert Hall, Film4, Prominent Features Limited and Miramax, and follows the amazing success of the first event held at the Royal Albert Hall in May 2017.

In addition, following the British Open Championship the following day, Symphony Hall is also hosting its Brass Band Gala Concert (Sunday 9th) at 2.30pm, featuring the talents of Black Dyke and Cory.

Thrilled

A Symphony Hall spokesperson told 4BR: "We're thrilled to be able to bring something a little different to what promises to be a wonderful festival weekend of brass band music making.

The attraction of the British Open Championship is such that it was sold out within days of tickets going on sale, and we hope brass band lovers will now take the opportunity to enjoy three very different occasions."

Fun

They added: "The 'Brassed Off!' showing is fun and interactive — with a huge screen set up in the auditorium with the band below it. It's all about creating a special atmosphere and sharing a great experience in a new way. It's going to be a brilliant prelude to the contest.

All that and the day after the British Open we also hope people will once again take the opportunity of listening to two of the world's finest bands in Black Dyke and Cory in top concert form."

We hope as many people as possible come along and simply sit back and enjoy it once again — you never know, it may just rub off on the band the following day!Roger Webster

Getting involved

Grimethorpe's Roger Webster is certainly looking forward to the occasion — especially if it will be anything like that Royal Albert Hall event.

"That was amazing — and not what we expected.

The evening is all about getting involved — cheering and clapping and being part of the story as it unfolds. We hope as many people as possible come along and simply sit back and enjoy it once again — you never know, it may just rub off on the band the following day!"

Tickets:

Tickets for the events can be found at:

Brassed Off: https://www.thsh.co.uk/event/brassed-off-live-featuring-grimethorpe-colliery-band
British Open: https://www.thsh.co.uk/event/166th-british-open-supported-by-besson (currently sold out)
Brass Gala: https://www.thsh.co.uk/event/brass-band-gala-2018

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