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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.


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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.


Childs

Whitburn to lead open showcase

March 09, 2022
The Whitburn Band will welcomes friends from Whitburn Heartlands and Bo'ness & Carriden to showcase their Scottish Championships preparations ahead of Perth


Whitburn

Farren double at Whitburn Awards

February 17, 2022
Flugel star Caroline Farren made it a personal 'double' as she wins two major Whitburn annual awards.


Mike Lovatt

Whitburn excited by landmark anniversary concert with Mike Lovatt

January 24, 2022
It will be well worth the wait in West Lothian early next month as Whitburn Band gets to finally perform with trumpet star Mike Lovatt.


Perth Concert Hall

Report & Result: 2021 Besson Scottish Open

November 27, 2021
A Gallery full of outstanding musical portraits sees Whitburn claim the Scottish Open title for a seventh successive year.


Jim Martin

Death of Jim Martin

October 27, 2021
The death has been announced of Jim Martin — the first President of the Whitburn Band


Whitburn

Whitburn invest in new horn lead

October 10, 2021
18 year old Andrew McMillan becomes the new solo horn at Scottish Open champion, Whitburn.


Whitburn

Whitburn takes Voyager detour ahead of London

October 01, 2021
The Scottish challenger took time out from their Albert Hall preparations to record a brand new youth band work by composer Cameron Mabon.


Whitburn

Report & Result: 2021 Doctor Martin Wainstone Cup

September 13, 2021
Whitburn take the honours and the cash home to Scotland as they deliver a prize-winning prescription under Garry Cutt to claim the title.


Whitburn

Whitburn welcomes new duo

August 26, 2021
Cornet and horn signings welcomed by Whitburn as they look towards Autumn return to contest and concert stages.


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Whitburn receives Creative funding boost

August 20, 2021
Scottish Open champion has gained a financial boost to help it continue its proactive music making.


Whitburn

Report & Results: 2021 Whitburn Band Virtual Festival

July 11, 2021
There was plenty of fantastic entertainment on show for a worldwide audience to enjoy as Unison Kinneil, Kingdom Brass, Lochgelly, Whitburn Heartlands, Kilmarnock Concert Brass and Riverside Youth Bands take the virtual honours.


Whir

Scottish contenders prepare for virtual battle

June 22, 2021
37 bands will lineup this weekend to lock entertainment horns to claim the prizes at the Whitburn Band Virtual Festival.


Whitburn

Whitburn keen to keep connection with proud past

May 03, 2021
Whitburn has been looking forward of late — but is still keen to celebrate its proud past with some help.


wHITBURN

Excellent line-up for Whitburn Virtual Festival

April 30, 2021
The Kapitol Cory and Fife Festival on-line champions inspire a great response from home grown talent for their own virtual event.


Virtual festival

Whitburn to host 'Virtual Festival' contest for Scottish bands

April 07, 2021
Scottish bands invited to showcase their online talents for new domestic virtual competition.


Whitburn

Whitburn delight at Kapitol victory

March 30, 2021
Whitburn Band adds to its multi-media profile with latest online contest success.




British Open

British Open countdown: 50 days to go

July 18 • There are now fewer than 140 premium tickets to be snapped up for the 171st British Open.


Williams

More milestones to achieve for Williams duo

July 18 • New musical avenues will be marked by yet more milestones for Glyn and Helen Williams.


Olav Skar

New Nordic President at coop

July 18 • Olav M Skar has reconnected with the cooperation band in his new role as Band President.


Tongan

Life changing opportunity for Tongan youth

July 18 • The first Tongan Youth Band course is looking for support to help give musical youngsters a life changing opportunity.


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Rushden Town Band

July 18 • Second Trombone vacancy. A friendly Midlands 1st Section Band, Rushden are looking for a Second Trombone player to come and join us. Great repertoire and concerts plus contests twice per year. Every other year, the band goes on tour.


Welwyn Garden City Band

July 18 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied summer season of concerts. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Bedford Town Band

July 18 • Bedford Town Band have vacancies for 1st trombone, 1st horn, EEb and BBb bass. We have several concerts and Wychavon contest in the Autumn. In the last few years the band won the Butlins 2nd section , been promoted to 1st section then 3rd at Wychavon


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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