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4BR British Open Brassed Off! quiz

Win two tickets to hear Grimethorpe Colliery Band accompanying the iconic film 'Brassed Off!' at Symphony Hall on Friday night

Brassed Off
  Answer our quiz question and you can be enjoying being Brassed Off on Friday night

4BR has teamed up with our friends at Band Supplies to offer two lucky brass band fans the chance to win a brace of tickets to see the special showing of the film 'Brassed Off!' at Symphony Hall on Friday evening (September 8th) — with the music performed live by Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

Tickets and CDs

Not only will they enjoy the action on the huge screen in the auditorium, but they can also catch up with one of the stars Phil Jackson in a special question and answer session before the film starts at 7.30pm.

They will also be presented with some signed CDs on the night to take home as a souvenir before the big contesting event the following day.

Question

All you have to do is answer a simple question about the film.

What was the name of the flugel horn playing character played by the actress Tara Fitzgerald?

1. Gloria
2. Gladys
3. Gwendolyn

What was the name of the flugel horn playing character played by the actress Tara Fitzgerald?4BR

Answer

Answers to be sent to: iwan.fox@googlemail.com

Closing date for answers: 12 noon Friday 7th September

Please attach you contact details so that we can reserve the tickets for you at Symphony Hall on the night.

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