Blackpool Spring Festival is Postponed
The organisers of the British Open have announced that the 2020 Spring Festival, which was due to take place on 9thMay, has been postponed. Following consideration of official government advice, medical recommendations and discussions with the Winter Gardens the Grand Shield, Senior Cup and Senior Trophy Contests have been postponed.
Commenting on the decision Martin Mortimer made this statement: "We have taken on board the official advice and information given this week and acted accordingly so that competing bands know where they stand in terms of hotel and travel arrangements.
“We are of course deeply disappointed that we have to postpone our Centenary celebration of this great old contest, but these are exceptional circumstances and the decision has been made with health considerations foremost in our thinking.
“We hope that by following official Government advice and recommendations, in due course we will be able to reschedule the contests in Blackpool, later this year if possible, and we will keep the bands fully informed.
“We will also keep bands involved in the British Open Championships, due to be held at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Saturday 12th September, up to date with information regarding any developments that may affect this competition."
Updates will also be provided on the British Open website www.thebritishopen.net
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