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Gilchrist provides milestone moment for Whitburn

February 05, 2025
The long term strategy of developing playing talent from the very first notes is has paid off in brass for Whitburn with the signing of 19 year old Ross Gilchrist


Yule

Yule time celebrations at Whitburn

January 15, 2025
Percussionist Chris Yule makes it an award double at the recent Whitburn Band presentation awards night.


Whitburn Band

Whitburn inclusion drives future foundations

December 12, 2024
Former Scottish champion is looking to the future with its player personnel.


Keli

Whitburn to return to Keli stage

November 28, 2024
Whitburn Band will be part of a welcome return of Martin Green's explosive stage production of 'Keli'.


Whitburn

Whitburn duo to make Albert Hall debuts

October 04, 2024
Two new players will make their Albert Hall debuts this weekend with Whitburn Band


Astralis

Astralis release from Whitburn on Wobplay

September 28, 2024
The latest CD release from the Whitburn Band can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay multi-media platform.


Chris Shanks

Shanks takes associate baton at Whitburn

August 21, 2024
British Open challengers appoint their solo euphonium Chris Shanks to the role as Associate Conductor.


Charlie Boax

Boax enjoys the spotlight of baritone, Burns and the ballot box...

July 09, 2024
One of Scottish banding's young stars has enjoyed notable success over the past few months.


Shanks

Double Shanks at Whitburn

June 22, 2024
Cameron Shanks joins his brother Chris in the ranks of Whitburn Band.


Bryan Allen

Allen departure at Whitburn

June 22, 2024
The associate musical partnership between Bryan Allen and Whitburn Band has come to an end after five successful years.


Whitburn

Side by side development at Whitburn

June 08, 2024
An initiative aimed at developing as well as inspiring future talent has been a great success at Whitburn.


Whitburn

New trom addition at Whitburn

May 10, 2024
The Whitburn Band has seen the return of former trombone player Colin Buchanan.


Whitburn

Whitburn enjoy belated 150th anniversary celebrations

March 28, 2024
The 22 time Scottish Champion recently enjoyed a belated celebration of a proud history and exciting future.


Keli

Five star review for Whitburn, White and Keli

February 07, 2024
The riveting brass band story wows the critics again — as Whitburn, Sheona White and the story of Keli wows the critics in Scotland.


wHITBURN

Whitburn present annual awards

January 08, 2024
The 2023 Grand Shield and Scottish Champion has handed out the honours of its own at its recent awards night.


sbba

Scottish Bands of the Year announced

December 31, 2023
Whitburn, Kirkintilloch, Clackmannan District, Selkirk Silver and Highland Brass end 2023 as Scottish Bands of the Year.


Martin Green

Double release for Keli and Split the Air

November 09, 2023
Martin Green's coruscating audio drama and accompanying score are being released on streaming services and download.


Whitburn

Trio set to boost Whitburn's Sand and Stars

September 06, 2023
The Whitburn Band heads to Birmingham on the weekend with a trio of talent in position.


Nationals

Whitburn and Lovatt to provide Albert Hall National entertainment

July 05, 2023
The pre-results entertainment at this year's Royal Albert Hall National Final will be provided by Whitburn Band and Mike Lovatt.


Astralis

Reach for the stars...

May 18, 2023
Philip Wilby's major new work will be the test for the bands at the Scottish Open later this year.


Winter Gardens

Report & Result: 2023 Grand Shield

May 13, 2023
Whitburn 'Rejoice' at victory in the Grand Shield and a return to the British Open — joined by Hepworth.


Whitburn

Busy time for young Whitburn star

May 02, 2023
Tenor horn player Andrew McMillan will heading to Europe on quite a few more occasions after Malmo this weekend.


Charlie Boax

Young Whitburn star claims UK title

April 26, 2023
16 year old Charlie Boax of Whitburn Band has won the UK 'Young Musician of the Year' title.


Whitburn

New quartet boost for Whitburn ahead of Perth and Malmo challenges

February 03, 2023
Four new players join the ranks of the defending Scottish Champion as they look ahead to major contest appearances in the next few months.


wHITBURN band

Whitburn honours excellence

January 17, 2023
Tenor horn star Andrew McMillan leads the prize winners at the Whitburn Band annual awards night.




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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