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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 delight at Kapitol victory
March 30, 2021
Whitburn Band adds to its multi-media profile with latest online contest success.
Whitburn goes to Holyrood...
February 04, 2021
The 150 year history of the Scottish Open band has been marked in its nation's parliament.
Besson sign up inspirational euph talent
January 26, 2021
Scott Kerr and Chris Shanks are the latest high profile signings to the Besson stable of performance artists.
Whitburn accolades for players
January 10, 2021
Whitburn Bands presents awards to players who have helped maintain the band's high profile media presence
Brucie bonus for Whitburn
January 06, 2021
The Scottish Open champion enjoys a high profile boost by reuniting with radio presenter Ken Bruce as well as getting a feature mention with Classic FM.
Bradley reveals Silver Lining
November 17, 2020
Whitburn's principal cornet Chris Bradley provides a musical Silver Lining with his latest download CD release.
Bradley welcomed to Besson artist line-up
November 05, 2020
The highly respected Whitburn principal cornet becomes a Besson Artist.
Whitburn shine light on Coronavirus lockdown effects
October 01, 2020
The BBC has spoken with the Scottish Open champion to find out how the Coronavirus has affected amateur music organisations in Scotland
Whitburn concert boosts Bank balance
July 17, 2020
Whitburn Band's recent 150th anniversary concert has also helped a local Food Bank Charity.
Whitburn invest in youth
June 25, 2020
18 year old baritone player Holly Bennett joins the Scottish Open champion.
Whitburn countdown to Lovatt lift-off
June 23, 2020
The Scottish Open Champion gives a little taste of what to expect from Mike Lovatt when they team up for their virtual 150th celebration concert this weekend.
Whitburn welcome Lovatt for virtual celebration
June 10, 2020
The great lead trumpeter Mike Lovatt will be joining Whitburn for afar for an innovative approach to their 150th concert celebrations.
Whitburn make the Cutt for London
March 20, 2020
Whitburn will once again team up with Garry Cutt for the National Finals in October.
Tales, Sabres and Endurance on show at Whitburn
March 03, 2020
Whitburn will hold a special open rehearsal this week — with the chance to hear not one but three Scottish Championship test-pieces being played.
Cook brought in to stir Whitburn's Perth pot hunt
March 01, 2020
Joseph Cook will lead Whitburn Band at the forthcoming Scottish Championships in Perth
Whitburn presents annual awards
January 15, 2020
Players from all parts of the Whitburn Band organisation gained recognition at their recent annual awards presentations.
New quartet strengthens Whitburn's 150th anniversary challenge
January 06, 2020
Four new players join the ranks of the Scottish Open Champion as they prepare for what they hope will be a memorable 2020 on the contest and concert stage.
Report & Result: 2019 Scottish Open
November 23, 2019
Whitburn make it six wins in a row at the Scottish Open in Perth under Prof Nicholas Childs.
