Music of the Spheres - Philip Sparke (Composer)

Aldbourne

Rank: 13th

Conductor: Glyn Williams

Conductor Rank: 20th

In 2025 Aldbourne were placed 5th, 2024 15th, 2023 12th, and 2022 3rd.

Since the last British Open, Aldbourne have come 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), 8th at the Brass in Concert, and 14th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

In 2025 Glyn Williams was placed 5th.

Since the last British Open, Glyn Williams has come 2nd at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), 5th at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), 8th at the Brass in Concert, and 14th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Amersham

Rank: 52nd

Conductor: Paul Fisher

Conductor Rank: 50th

In 2025 Amersham were placed 18th.

In 2025 Paul Fisher was placed 18th.

Black Dyke

Rank: 10th

Conductor: Nicholas Childs

Conductor Rank: 5th

In 2025 Black Dyke were placed 16th, 2024 3rd, 2023 5th, and 2022 8th.

Since the last British Open, Black Dyke have come 4th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 2nd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

In 2025 Nicholas Childs was placed 16th, 2024 3rd, 2023 5th, and 2022 8th.

Since the last British Open, Nicholas Childs has come 4th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), 7th at the Scottish Open, and 2nd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Brass Band Willebroek

Rank: 7th

Conductor: Frans Violet

Conductor Rank: 6th

This is the first time Brass Band Willebroek have played at this contest since 2016 where they were placed 4th

Since the last British Open, Brass Band Willebroek have come 1st at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section).

This is the first time Frans Violet have played at this contest since 2018 where they were placed 19th

Since the last British Open, Frans Violet has come 2nd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), 8th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1), and 1st at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section).

Brighouse & Rastrick

Rank: 8th

Conductor: David King

Conductor Rank: 11th

In 2025 Brighouse & Rastrick were placed 1st, 2024 12th, 2023 7th, and 2022 1st.

Since the last British Open, Brighouse & Rastrick have come 3rd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), 2nd at the Brass in Concert, and 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

In 2025 David King was placed 1st, 2024 12th, 2023 7th, and 2022 1st.

Since the last British Open, David King has come 3rd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), 2nd at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), 2nd at the Brass in Concert, and 5th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Carlton Main Frickley Colliery

Rank: 26th

Conductor: Allan Withington

Conductor Rank: 12th

In 2025 Carlton Main Frickley Colliery were placed 15th, 2024 10th, and 2022 16th.

Since the last British Open, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery have come 7th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 9th at the Brass in Concert.

In 2025 Allan Withington was placed 15th, 2024 10th, 2023 13th, and 2022 16th.

Since the last British Open, Allan Withington has come 7th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 9th at the Brass in Concert.

Cooperation Band

Rank: 9th

Conductor: Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

Conductor Rank: 25th

In 2025 Cooperation Band were placed 7th, 2024 8th, 2023 14th, and 2022 7th.

Since the last British Open, Cooperation Band have come 2nd at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the Brass in Concert, and 9th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

In 2025 Katrina Marzella-Wheeler was placed 7th.

Since the last British Open, Katrina Marzella-Wheeler has come 1st at the Brass in Concert, and 9th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Cory Band

Rank: 2nd

Conductor: Philip Harper

Conductor Rank: 8th

In 2025 Cory Band were placed 3rd, 2024 11th, 2023 6th, and 2022 4th.

Since the last British Open, Cory Band have come 1st at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), and 3rd at the Brass in Concert.

In 2025 Philip Harper was placed 3rd, 2024 11th, 2023 6th, and 2022 4th.

Since the last British Open, Philip Harper has come 1st at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), and 3rd at the Brass in Concert.

Fairey

Rank: 18th

Conductor: Philip Chalk

Conductor Rank: 17th

In 2025 Fairey were placed 8th, 2024 6th, 2023 10th, and 2022 15th.

Since the last British Open, Fairey have come 2nd at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), and 11th at the Brass in Concert.

In 2025 Philip Chalk was placed 8th, 2024 6th, and 2023 10th.

Since the last British Open, Philip Chalk has come 8th at the Scottish Championships (Championship Section), 2nd at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), and 11th at the Brass in Concert.

Flowers

Rank: 11th

Conductor: Paul Holland

Conductor Rank: 3rd

In 2025 Flowers were placed 9th, 2024 2nd, 2023 8th, and 2022 12th.

Since the last British Open, Flowers have come 1st at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), 6th at the Brass in Concert, and 3rd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

In 2025 Paul Holland was placed 9th, 2024 2nd, 2023 8th, and 2022 12th.

Since the last British Open, Paul Holland has come 1st at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), 9th at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), 6th at the Brass in Concert, 5th at the Dutch National Championships (Championship Section), 3rd at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section), and 2nd at the Swiss Open.

Fodens

Rank: 6th

Conductor: Russell Gray

Conductor Rank: 1st

In 2025 Fodens were placed 4th, 2024 5th, 2023 1st, and 2022 2nd.

Since the last British Open, Fodens have come 1st at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), 7th at the Brass in Concert, and 11th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

In 2025 Russell Gray was placed 4th, 2024 5th, 2023 1st, and 2022 2nd.

Since the last British Open, Russell Gray has come 4th at the West of England Area Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), 4th at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 2), 2nd at the Belgian National Championships (Championship Section), and 11th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Rank: 24th

Conductor: Michael Bach

Conductor Rank: 10th

In 2025 Grimethorpe Colliery Band were placed 12th, 2024 4th, 2023 4th, and 2022 6th.

Since the last British Open, Grimethorpe Colliery Band have come 2nd at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section).

In 2025 Michael Bach was placed 12th, 2024 4th, 2023 4th, and 2022 6th.

Since the last British Open, Michael Bach has come 3rd at the Swiss National Championships (Excellence Division), and 3rd at the Swiss Open.

Hammonds Band

Rank: 22nd

Conductor: Morgan Griffiths

Conductor Rank: 24th

In 2025 Hammonds Band were placed 11th, 2024 13th, 2023 9th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last British Open, Hammonds Band have come 6th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 4th at the Scottish Open.

In 2025 Morgan Griffiths was placed 11th, 2024 13th, 2023 9th, and 2022 10th.

Since the last British Open, Morgan Griffiths has come 6th at the Yorkshire Area Championships (Championship Section), and 4th at the Scottish Open.

Leyland

Rank: 16th

Conductor: Danny Brooks

Conductor Rank: 23rd

In 2025 Leyland were placed 6th, 2024 9th, 2023 17th, and 2022 11th.

Since the last British Open, Leyland have come 5th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), and 13th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

In 2025 Danny Brooks was placed 6th, and 2024 9th.

Since the last British Open, Danny Brooks has come 5th at the North West Area Championships (Championship Section), and 13th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Reg Vardy

Rank: 34th

Conductor: David Morton

Conductor Rank: 27th

In 2025 Reg Vardy were placed 17th.

In 2025 David Morton was placed 17th, and 2023 14th.

Since the last British Open, David Morton has come 8th at the Norwegian National Championships (Elite Division), and 1st at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

Sydney City Brass

Rank: 102nd

Conductor: Jason Katsikaris

Conductor Rank: 87th

According to our records, this is Sydney City Brass's debut performance at the British Open.

This is the first time Jason Katsikaris have played at this contest since 2011 where they were placed 10th

Tredegar

Rank: 3rd

Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Conductor Rank: 2nd

In 2025 Tredegar were placed 13th, 2024 7th, 2023 3rd, and 2022 5th.

Since the last British Open, Tredegar have come 2nd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), and 7th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

In 2025 Ian Porthouse was placed 13th, 2024 7th, 2023 3rd, and 2022 5th.

Since the last British Open, Ian Porthouse has come 2nd at the Welsh Championships (Championship Section), 2nd at the Midlands Area Championships (Championship Section), 1st at the Norwegian National Championships (Division 1), and 7th at the National Championships of Great Britain (Championship Section).

BrassedOn Predictions

1. Fodens - Russell Gray
2. Brighouse & Rastrick - David King
3. Tredegar - Ian Porthouse
4. Flowers - Paul Holland
5. Brass Band Willebroek - Frans Violet
6. Cory Band - Philip Harper
7. Black Dyke - Nicholas Childs
8. Cooperation Band - Katrina Marzella-Wheeler
9. Grimethorpe Colliery Band - Michael Bach
10. Aldbourne - Glyn Williams
11. Fairey - Philip Chalk
12. Leyland - Danny Brooks
13. Hammonds Band - Morgan Griffiths
14. Reg Vardy - David Morton
15. Carlton Main Frickley Colliery - Allan Withington
16. Sydney City Brass - Jason Katsikaris
17. Amersham - Paul Fisher

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