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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.


Whitburn

Whitburn history explored in new exhibition

October 25, 2022
Whitburn history on show for visitors at new museum in home town


Whitburn

Whitburn honour legend

July 01, 2022
The Whitburn Band has honoured the legendary figure of former player and supporter Jimmy Graham.


winter gardens

Whitburn and Kirkintilloch open doors ahead of Spring Festival challenge

May 04, 2022
There are two free open rehearsals to enjoy this evening in Scotland as Whitburn and Kirkintilloch showcase their preparations on 'Dynasty' and 'Freedom' ahead of their Spring Festival challenge.


Keli

Live brass band drama to unfold at home

April 03, 2022
The world premiere of 'Keli' by award winning composer Martin Green and featuring Whitburn Band will be live broadcast later today — so why not add to the weekend's brass band drama yourself.




King

Superbrass Saturday: Good King Wenceslas (trad. arr. Jock McKenzie)

November 21 • One of the most famous festive tunes of all is ready and waiting to be performed in a fantastic series of arrangements.


bbe

Rule changes to Youth Championships

November 21 • Brass Bands England announces rule changes to help competing bands at their National Youth Championship events in 2025 and 2026.


Zorro

Gramercy Music: The Mark of Zorro

November 21 • Time to leave your own 'Mark of Zorro' on audiences as Peter Graham's masked hero is now available to be enjoyed by all bands.


Youth and experience on competitive show in Perth

November 21 • The second weekend of competitive action at the Scottish Festival of Brass will take place in Perth on Saturday and Sunday.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment

Friday 22 November • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Besses o'th' Barn Band

November 21 • Under the direction of David W Ashworth, we are making every effort to complete the rebuild of this very famous brass band. We require one kit and one tuned percussionists plus one Back Row Cornet to complete our line up for the North West Area Contest.


Goodwick Brass

November 20 • Goodwick Brass is seeking an experienced professional conductor specifically for contests and major concerts. If you're passionate about brass band music and eager to contribute to the success of a dedicated and ambitious band, we'd love to hear from you!


Enderby Concert Band

November 18 • Position Vacant: Enderby Concert Band MD --- . Enderby Concert Band is looking to appoint a musical director to lead us in our love of brass band music. The band was created as a non-competing band in 2008 for all ages with currently around 40 players


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