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Whitburn

Whitburn ready for cross border trip to English banding heartlands

January 27, 2026
The Scottish champion will head to Manchester and Dobcross this weekend.


Whitburn

Whitburn awards youth and experience

January 18, 2026
The Scottish champion presents its annual awards to players of all ages and experience who have done their bit to keep the organisation at the top of their game.


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.




Spring Festival

Run event reminder for Spring Festival

April 29 • Birmingham will be busy with runners on the Spring Festival weekend


Elgar Howarth

Howarth remembered

April 29 • The musical life and career of Elgar Howarth has been marked by a special programme on Radio 3.


Flowers

Media boost for Flowers after Linz triumph

April 29 • The Flowers Band are in media demand after being crowned European Champion — with a television spotlight tonight.


Saggers

Saggers writes for Portsmouth centenary celebration

April 29 • A new symphonic work for orchestra and 300 voices will help celebrate the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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