There will be a great day of brass band entertainment on offer in Newport on Saturday 15th February as 13 bands take to the stage (first band on stage at 11.00am) at the Riverfront Theatre for the 27th Welsh Open Championship.
The draw has now been made (see below).
Cross border
The cross-border event heralds the start of the contesting season in Wales, with the bands competing for not only the magnificent Welsh Miners Challenge Cup and £1,000 first prize, but also a host of other awards.
Spring Festival
This includes a place at the 2025 British Open Spring Festival Senior Trophy for the highest placed qualifying band.
The defending champion is Ebbw Valley who will be looking to claim a hat-trick of victories this year.
The adjudicator is Dr Brett Baker.
Trainee/Entertainment adjudicator: Tommy Tynan
Tickets are £11.50 unreserved (incl booking fee)
https://newportlive.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173656605
Draw:
1. Pontardulais Town (Paul Jenkins)
2. Lewis Merthyr (Craig Roberts)
3. Goodwick Brass (Joshua Ruck)
4. Ebbw Valley Brass (Matt Rowe)
Comfort Break
5. Tylorstown (Rob Westacott)
6. City of Bristol (Craig Roberts)
7. Brunel Brass (Daniel Hall)
8. City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) (David Hamilton)
9. B.T.M. (Jeff Hutcherson)
10. Forest of Dean Brass (Martyn Patterson)
Comfort Break
11. Wantage (Chris King)
12. Parc & Dare (Dewi Griffiths)
13. Jackfield (Ryan Richards)
Contest starts at 11.00am
Adjudicator: Dr L Brett Baker
Trainee / Entertainment Adjudicator Tommy Tynan
Tickets are £11.50 unreserved (incl booking fee)
https://newportlive.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173656605
