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Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27, 2025
The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Whitburn

Whitburn welcome for new cornet addition

October 30, 2025
The Scottish Champion has welcomed Beth Hutchison to their cornet section.


Whitburn

Whitburn to build with new sponsorship

August 02, 2025
The Scottish Champion has announced a new sponsorship agreement with a leading property company led by a proud former player.


Keli

Review praise for brass accompaniment to Keli production

May 19, 2025
The participation of Whitburn and Kingdom Brass players and soloist Andrew MacMillan have gained plaudits on latest 'Keli' stage production


Keli

KELI cast call for Whitburn and Kingdom

May 05, 2025
Players from Whitburn and Kingdom Brass will take to a very different performance stage in the coming weeks.


Paul

Kiernan adds to his Scottish tally

April 08, 2025
Amid the many band records at the Regional Championships this year, a personal one by Whitburn's trombone player Paul Kiernan may well take some beating.


Football

Whitburn Band add to Football Focus

April 02, 2025
The Scottish Champion added to the view from the terrace for the popular football show .


Keli

KELI to tour Scotland

February 28, 2025
The acclaimed stage production will tour Scotland later this year with a new cast and brass band backing.


oplayer

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.




Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


fUSION

Brass Fluxus — where brass banding meets avant-garde art

January 8 • Regent Brass joins an artistic fusion of Spike Jones, gags, games, Vaudeville, John Cage and Marcel Duchamp.


Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


Composer Competition

Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize

January 7 • 'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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