Brass Band Contests Bring Livestreams In-House

New partnership aims to expand reach and enhance viewing experience for iconic competitions.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:00pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring sharp, angular black silhouettes of brass instruments against a bold red background, conceptually representing the energy and artistry of brass band performances.The new in-house livestreaming partnership aims to showcase the vibrant spirit of brass band competitions to a wider global audience.Today in Birmingham

The organizers of the 2026 Spring Festival and British Open Championships have announced a new partnership with Red Shell Productions to provide in-house livestreaming of the iconic brass band contests. This marks a shift away from third-party platforms, with the goal of expanding the events' reach and delivering a high-quality viewing experience for competitors and fans alike.

Why it matters

Bringing the livestreaming production in-house allows the organizers to have more control over the broadcast quality, content, and overall viewer experience for these prestigious brass band competitions. This strategic move aims to safeguard the future of these events and grow their audience by making the performances more accessible to a wider global audience.

The details

Red Shell Productions, a West Midlands-based live event streaming company, will be responsible for producing the livestreams for both the 2026 Spring Festival in Birmingham and the British Open Championship at Symphony Hall. The subscription rate has been set at £29.99 per year, granting access to all performances from these two major brass band contests.

  • The 2026 Spring Festival will take place on May 2nd and 3rd in Birmingham.
  • The British Open Championship is scheduled for September 12th, 2026 at Symphony Hall.

The players

Mortimer family

The owners and organizers of the Spring Festival and British Open Championships, who have confirmed the new in-house livestreaming partnership.

Red Shell Productions

A live event streaming company based in the West Midlands that will be responsible for producing the livestreams for the 2026 Spring Festival and British Open Championship.

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What they’re saying

“We wish to safeguard the future of these iconic brass band contests and invest in their future development to the widest possible audience, bringing lasting benefits for competitors and listeners alike.”

— Mortimer family, Owners and organizers of the Spring Festival and British Open Championships

“We are thrilled to be able to bring people these outstanding events. It promised to be a busy and exciting weekend in Birmingham for the Spring Festival with action broadcast from the Grand Shield, Senior Cup and Senior Trophy followed later in the year by the British Open Championship. We wish the very best of luck to all the competing bands and look forward to showcasing their performances.”

— Roxanne Payne, Managing Director, Red Shell Productions

What’s next

Fans can subscribe to the livestream service at https://stream.thebritishopen.net/ to access all performances from the 2026 Spring Festival and British Open Championship.

The takeaway

This partnership between the brass band contest organizers and a local streaming company demonstrates the industry's commitment to adapting to changing viewer habits and expanding the global reach of these prestigious musical events.