THE RESULTS ARE IN!

All band have played, the adjudicators have made their deliberations, and this year's Spring Festival at the Winter Gardens has heard it's last note. It's now time for the all important results.
GRAND SHIELD
The Top 4 Are As Follows:
1. EverReady
2. Amersham
3. Hepworth
​4. Desford Colliery

Soloist: Euphonium - Amersham

* The first two bands are invited to the British Open 2025

Full results will be issued on the Draws & Results Page as soon as possible
SENIOR CUP
The Top 4 Are As Follows:
1. Pemberton Old Wigan DW
2. Milnrow
3. Ebbw Valley
​4. Ratby Co-operative

Soloist: Euphionium - Pemberton Old Wigan  DW
* The first 4 bands will be invited to the Grand Shield 2026

Full results will be issued on the Draws & Results Page as soon as possible
 SENIOR TROPHY
The Top 4 Are As Follows:
1. Boarshurst Silver
2. East London Brass
3. Woodfalls
​4. Easington Colliery

Soloist: Flugel - Woodfalls

* The first 4 bands will be invited to the Senior Cup 20026

Full results will be issued on the Draws & Results Page as soon as possible

ALL EYES ON BLACKPOOL

Unbelieveably, it's almost time for 60 of the countries highest ranking brass bands* to descend on the seaside town of Blackpool to compete in the British Open Spring Festival 2025.

If you want to know the details, need a bit of insight, or want to see which bands are competing - alongside the test pieces, you've come to the right place.

This site will be updated with information as and when it is available. However, you can also keep updated on our Instagram Profile, our Facebook Page, or why not join our Facebook Group?

* Excludes those already competing in the British Open)

NEWS: APP AND WHATSAPP

Some Great News:

There is now an App for Android and iOS. In addition to providing the content of the website at your fingertips, you'll be able to receive push notifications when draw and results information is announced. 

Access to the Android App (see link) is only available through this website. A link to the AppStore for Apple can be found on the 'Stay in the Know' page of this website.

If your phone is already 'app-heavy', why now join us on Whatsapp. As with the app, broadcasts of updates will be mnade directly to you through Whatsapp. It's not a group, you'll not be visible to hundreds of people, you'll just get the right information, at the right time!

Please check out the App and Whatsapp page of the website for more info link in button (below), or CLICK HERE!

THREE SECTIONS/ TIERS - UNLIMITED ENJOYMENT

On the day 60 bands (as at 21/04/25) will compete across 3 sections/ tiers, each playing one of three test pieces. A full list of the bands can be found here.

The tiers/ sections, test pieces, and venues are as follows:
  • Grand Shield - Dances and Arias (Gregson) - OperaHouse
  • Senior Cup - Terra Australis (Ellerby) - Pavilion
  • Senior Trophy - Fantasy for Brass Band (Arnold) - Spanish Hall

The Grand Shield will see two bands qualify for the British Open (6th September 2025 - Symphony Hall, Birmingham). The remaining tiers will see four bands promoted to the higher tier, and four bands relegated to the lower tier.

See the image to the right (above on mobile) for the location of the venues and approximate timings of each tier/ section

There will be two draws for each tier in a 'split' system. Timings of the draws and start of the contest may vary (these are 2024 times).

WINTER GARDENS: INTERACTIVE MAP - WHERE IT ALL HAPPENS


Use the above interactive map to see details of the venues, and start times

I envisage adding more information and points on the map as we approach the big day.

Timetable As Confirmed by The British Open Committee

Please note, these are expected times and may be subject to change

    Senior Trophy: Draws 10:00 & 12:00, Doors Open 10:30, Start 11:00
    Senior Cup: Draws 09:00 and 11:00, Doors Open 09:30, Start 10:00
    Grand Shield: Draws 09:30 and 11:30, Doors Open 10:00, Start 10:30

The results for all sections/ tier will be announced from 18:00 in the Opera House

It is intended that the order of play from the first draw will be published as soon as it is approved for release by the British Open Committee. The second draw will be published as soon as possible after the draw has taken place.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION?

​Check Out The Following Website Pages:
  • Grand Shield
    • ​List of Competing Bands (with Musical Directors) - will be updated with changes
    • Test Pieces with Reviews
    • Draw and Results Information (on the day)
  • Senior Cup​
    • ​List of Competing Bands (with Musical Directors) - will be updated with changes
    • Test Pieces with Reviews
    • Draw and Results Information (on the day)
  • Senior Trophy
    • ​​List of Competing Bands (with Musical Directors) - will be updated with changes
    • Test Pieces with Reviews
    • Draw and Results Information (on the day)

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