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Make sure you sign up today to book the best seats in the house for the 167th British Open Championship.

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  You can sign up today to enjoy the live broadcast coverage

You can now sign up today to enjoy all the performances from the 167th British Open Championship at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Saturday 7th September.

Dynasty

Brought to you by World of Brass and 4BR, it costs just £9.99 to be able to savour 18 world class bands tackle Peter Graham's wonderful set-work, 'Dynasty'.

In addition, the coverage will be linked to 4BR's insightful commentary and brilliant contest images from Ian Clowes at Goldy Solutions, while presenter Iwan Fox will interview the conductors and players after they have performed to gauge their opinions and reaction to how they think they did...

There will plenty to enjoy of views, opinions and reactions on what promises to be memorable occasion from Symphony Hall in Birmingham — such as the chance to win a cornet by picking your podium finishers, interviews with the composer and personalities and plenty more besides.

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