British Open Brass Band Championships
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:band
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:European_Brass_Band_Association
gptkb:National_Brass_Band_Championships_of_Great_Britain |
| gptkbp:associated_band |
brass bands from around the world
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Brass band music
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| gptkbp:broadcasts |
live on radio and online
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
promotes brass band culture
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| gptkbp:demographics |
thousands of spectators
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| gptkbp:first_held |
1853
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| gptkbp:frequency |
annual
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
has a vibrant social media presence
has a dedicated website for information and updates celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2003 established a ' Best Soloist' award in 1995 expanded to include youth bands in 2000 featured international bands since the 1990s has a rich tradition of competition has a significant role in the brass band movement has a strong community of supporters and fans has been a platform for emerging talent has been featured in documentaries and films has hosted many world premieres of new works has inspired many local competitions has seen many famous composers write test pieces introduced a ' Best Instrumentalist' award in 2005 introduced the ' Championship Section' in 1945 moved to Symphony Hall in 1991 has a legacy of excellence in brass band performance has contributed to the development of brass band repertoire |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
oldest brass band competition in the world
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British Open Brass Band Championships
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| gptkbp:judging_criteria |
technical skill
musicality entertainment value |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Birmingham,_England
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
gptkb:Frank_Renton
gptkb:Robert_Childs gptkb:David_King gptkb:Nicholas_Childs Garry Cutt |
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
gptkb:Black_Dyke_Band
gptkb:Brighouse_and_Rastrick_Band gptkb:Foden's_Band gptkb:Cory_Band gptkb:Grimethorpe_Colliery_Band |
| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:British_Brass_Band_Association
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| gptkbp:prize_money |
monetary award for the winning band
trophy for the winning band |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
various corporate sponsors
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| gptkbp:venue |
gptkb:Symphony_Hall,_Birmingham
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Brighouse_and_Rastrick_Band
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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