BATHGATE
MUSIC FESTIVAL
14 - 20 SEPTEMBER 2008
bathgate music festival
Festival Partners
Bathgate Traders' Forum Keeping Your Town In Business
Regal Theatre Spotlighting the community
Supported by
Sponsored by EFX Audio Herald & Post, West Lothian Indiebar The Soundstation Scotmid Summerhall Press The Vu West Lothian Courier
The Balbairdie Hotel EH48 - Club 1AX The Engine Room The Glenmavis Tavern Green Tree Tavern Harley’s The Masons Arms Royal British Legion V Bar
welcome
Councillor Jim Walker, Executive Councillor for Culture and Leisure and Chair of Bathgate Town Centre Management Group
Welcome to the first Bathgate Music Festival, the newest event to be added to the town’s social calendar bringing together families that have lived in the town for generations and new families, attracting first time visitors and music lovers from across West Lothian and far beyond, to rediscover Bathgate. This Festival is an opportunity to celebrate all kinds of music from the best in traditional Scottish folk, to brass bands and classical choral singing. I urge everyone to take part in the Bathgate Music Festival and enjoy the celebration.
David Stein, Chair of Enterprising Bathgate and Bathgate Traders Forum
Enterprising Bathgate is all about improving the quality of life for the people in the town, residents and visitors as well as business people. When Bathgate recently earned Business Improvement District status we highlighted the importance of providing different events to attract more people to get out and about in the town. The Bathgate Music Festival is a great new event because it builds on a tradition of making music, provides something for everybody Bathgate Traders' Forum Keeping Your Town In Business
and has performances happening everywhere in the street, pubs and hotels and, of course in the heart of town at the Regal Community Theatre. This is a new opportunity for Bathgate to show its best face to the world. Bathgate Traders Forum is delighted to be working with its partners to provide this new event to bring the people of the town together. Because Bathgate Music Festival delivers performances and workshops at different times during the day and evening it offers something for everyone and gives visitors a chance to explore the town and discover Bathgate with its independent businesses and improving town centre. It has taken a huge effort to put together the impressive concert, performance and workshop programme and we hope that the response will be so strong that the Festival will become an annual event. Enjoy the music.
diary 2008
Concert Programme p1-3
Children & Families p5-6
Sunday 14 Sept
7.30pm Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Concert Regal Community Theatre
1pm to 2.30pm Drumming Workshop with Sambalistic Regal Community Theatre
Monday 15 Sept
7.30pm Fine Art Brass with WL Schools Brass Band and Katrina Marzella Regal Community Theatre
11am to 3pm Family Music Day Regal Community Theatre
Tuesday 16 Sept
5pm to 10pm Fuse Music Launch W L Youth Music Forum Regal Community Theatre
10am to 3pm Musical Mechanical Invention Workshop Regal Community Theatre
Wednesday 17 Sept 7.30pm TMSA Young Trad Tour Award winning young musicians Regal Community Theatre Thursday 18 Sept
2pm R3 Tenors Afternoon concert Regal Community Theatre
Friday 19 Sept
8pm Big Vern ‘n’ the Shootahs Regal Community Theatre
Live@the Steelyard p11-12
12.30pm to 1.30pm Beats of Brazil Carnival Drumming
10am to 12noon Mini Music Makers Regal Community Theatre Young Trad Instrumental Music Workshop at the Regal
10.30am to 11am Bounce & Tickle, Bathgate Library
12.30pm to 1.30pm West Lothian Schools Pipeband
2pm to 3pm Rhythmnation at the Regal Saturday 20 Sept
7.30pm Big Band Bash Regal Community Theatre
10am to 2pm Farmers Market 10am to 5pm Live@the Steelyard
diary Live ‘n’ Local p9-10
Community Events p13-16 Artist in Residence p7 Sunday 14 Sept
12noon to 5pm Jazz@the Vu From 8pm Free Live music at EH48, Engine Room, Balbairdie, Glenmavis, Royal British Legion 2pm to 4pm 50+ Music Appreciation Group Bathgate Community Centre
11am to 3pm Meet the Artist and her musical contraptions
Monday 15 Sept
1.15pm to 2.15pm Lunchtime Ceilidh
10am to 3pm Musical Mechanical Invention Workshop
Tuesday 16 Sept
Schools workshops
Wednesday 17 Sept
12.15pm to 1.45pm Live@lunch, Regal 7.30pm Regal Rock From 8pm Free Live music at Balbairdie, Glenmavis
Schools workshops
Thursday 18 Sept
12.15pm to 1.45pm Live@lunch, Regal From 8pm Free Live music at EH48 - Club 1AX, Engine Room, Balbairdie, Harley’s, V Bar
Schools workshops
Friday 19 Sept
7.30pm to 9pm Regal Wind Band Open rehearsal From 8pm Free Live music at Harley’s
From 8pm Free Live music at EH48 - Club 1AX Engine Room Green Tree Tavern, Mason’s Arms
2pm to 4pm 50+ Sing & Swing Group Regal Community Theatre
1pm to 4pm Meet the Artist and her musical contraptions 10.30 to 4.30 Come and sing The Creation 7.30pm Performance of The Creation 7.30pm The Raven Youth Club Bands Night Bathgate Community Centre
11am to 2pm Meet the Artist and her musical contraptions
Saturday 20 Sept
concert programme
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham These ambassadors of Scottish Traditional Music have been touring and recording together for 20 years and their musical partnership is now legendary. Phil Cunningham is one of the most exciting and innovative accordion players of the times setting the standards by which many young players fix their sights today. Aly Bain is Scotland’s supreme traditional style fiddler. His driving, impassioned and pure playing has a vibrant, unmistakable tone and has earned him a worldwide following of ardent fans. Sunday 14 September, 7.30pm Regal Community Theatre Cost: £14 or £10 concession
Fine Arts Brass with West Lothian Schools Brass Band and guest soloist Katrina Marzella, solo baritone
Fine Arts Brass is the longest-lived, most innovative, most widely travelled and most highly acclaimed British brass ensemble. They have taken their versatile sound, great humour and passion for the music they play to over 60 countries and performed in just about every music festival in the UK. For trumpet player Angela Whelan this performance is very special, a return home to Bathgate where her great career began. Angela played with West Lothian Schools Brass Band (WLSBB) and, for this special concert, Fine Arts Brass will be joined by WLSBB and guest soloist Katrina Marzella. Katrina is another “graduate” of WLSBB who has also played with West Calder Public Band and Broxburn Public before becoming the Solo Baritone player with Whitburn Band in 2003. WLSBB are the current European Youth Brass Band Champions and this year won the UK Youth Brass Band Championship for the third consecutive year. www.fineartsbrass.co.uk. Monday 15 September, 7.30pm, Regal Community Theatre Cost: £10 or £7 concession, family ticket £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)
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concertprogramme programme concert
Young Trad Tour 2008 Eight of the best young performers of Scottish traditional music join forces for this unique showcase tour. The Young Trad Tour 2008 features the winner of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award, singer and guitarist Ewan Robertson plus all five finalists - James Duncan Mackenzie and Steven Blake on pipes and whistles, Robert Menzies on accordion, Ailie Robertson on the small Scottish harp (clarsach) and Scots singer, Amy Lord. The concert will also feature last year’s winner, Gaelic singer Catriona Watt. Multi instrumentalist Mike Vass will provide accompaniment. As well as being hugely talented solo performers, the sound these young musicians create as a band is energetic, dynamic and full of promise for the tradition they carry. Wednesday 17 September, 7.30pm, Regal Community Theatre Cost: £10 or £7 concession, Family ticket £28, (4 people, min 1 adult)
R3 Tenors Scotland’s three tenors return with a new classical programme. Featuring arias from Opera including Lucia, Le Cid and Eugine Onegin the programme also includes songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma, with a sprinkling of Neapolitan songs blended & crafted with Scottish and Irish by the master craftsman of Scottish Opera, Derek Clark. Thursday 18 September, 2pm Regal Community Theatre Cost: £6
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Big Vern ‘n’ the Shootahs A powerhouse 9 piece phenomenon which has been rocking audiences all over the UK for years. You are guaranteed a spectacular show with some of the funkiest vibes this side of Memphis. With the tightest awesome horn players, the best rhythm section in the business, the funkiest guitarist you’ll ever hear and vocals that’ll make your hair stand on end. Classic funk, soul and party music with great stage routines and a kicking fat sound. www.bigvern.org Friday 19 September, 8pm Regal Community Theatre Cost: £12 or £9 concession
Big Band Bash Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra with West Lothian Schools Big Band
A youthful take on a wide selection of big band music from all the greats. The West Lothian Schools Big Band is a talented and energetic group of young musicians directed by Stuart French. They are joined by Strathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestra directed by Stewart Forbes. SYJO is one of the foremost youth jazz orchestras in Europe with past members now some of the country’s finest professional jazz musicians. Saturday 20 September, 7.30pm Regal Community Theatre Cost: £10 or £7 concession Family ticket £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)
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children & families
Samba Workshop with Sambalistic
A beginners workshop in beating out the infectious Samba rhythms that turn parades into parties. Sambalistic supply the drums and sticks, you supply the energy and by the end of the workshop everyone will be producing the rhythms of Carnival! Sunday 14 September, 1pm to 2:30pm Regal Community Theatre Adults and children age 8 and over welcome, under 12s must be accompanied by an adult Cost: £3 or £2 concession
Free Family Music Day All kinds of music for kids and grown ups – FREE!
¹ Music workshops for kids and adults ¹ Invent your own musical instrument ¹ meet musicians (and their instruments) ¹ enjoy informal performances with HOOT! Get together with friends and family of all ages, turn up and tune in – you don’t need to book! Monday 15 September 1pm to 3.30pm Regal Community Theatre Most events suitable for most kids over 5 (adults will only be admitted if they are accompanied by a child)
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Mini Music Makers
Rhythmnation
with Ruth Hollis
Music for babies, music for toddlers and pre-school kids and music for parents and carers. This Mini Music Maker session aims to open up the world of music helping to develop language, speech, motor skills, memory and concentration and to give some fun time to share together. Puppets, cuddly toys, parachutes and percussion instruments are all provided, all you need to bring is your child and your voice. Wednesday 17 September Regal Community Theatre Age 0 to 2 years 10am to 10.45am Age 2 to 4 years 11.15am to 12noon Free Places must be booked in advance as numbers are limited
High energy show with instruments from around the world plus singing and dancing from musicians. Hear Bull Roarers and Didgerdoo from Australia, the thumb piano from Uganda, the Ngoni African harp, African drums Urdo, Djembes and doum-doums and the big bass Balon from Guinea. Rhythmnation gives ears, hands, feet and voice an experience in listening, playing, dancing and singing together. There will be a chance to get involved, to play some rhythm games and learn about the instruments. Age: 5 to 11 Friday 19 September, 2pm Regal Community Theatre 60 minutes Children must be accompanied by an adult Cost: ÂŁ4, family ticket ÂŁ12 (4 people, min 1 adult)
Bounce and Tickle Come and join in songs and rhymes for babies and pre-school children with parent/guardian. Bathgate Library Friday 19 September 10.30am to 11am Contact the library for more details. Tel 01506 776400.
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artist in residence
Sarah Kenchington
Artist@Work
Bathgate Music Festival’s Artist in Residence is Sarah Kenchington
Sarah will be on hand to discuss and demonstrate her work. Feel free to drop in. All welcome. Join Sarah for a hands on magical, musical adventure. Fun sessions with contraptions that play music.
Sarah makes mechanical musical contraptions. Many instruments are made up of everyday bits and pieces that can be connected to wheels and pulleys to turn the musician into a one-person band. In all the instruments the mechanical processes that can be seen are meant to be as captivating as the sound that can be made.
Friday 19 Sept 1pm to 4pm Saturday 20 Sept 11am to 2pm Regal Community Theatre
This is music making for everyone. Sarah’s work is determined by the drive to give everyone the opportunity to express themselves musically, to make creative connections and imaginative leaps. As Artist in Residence, Sarah will be based in Bathgate all week. Her work will be on show in the Regal Community Theatre and she will be leading workshops with local schools and community groups. Keep an ear to the ground for news on the street about performances on the amazing flutterbox and musical bicycle – you might even be able to have a go!
Workshop Programme Explore the Mechanical Orchestra Come and explore the possibilities of Sarah Kenchington’s amazing mechanical orchestra as part of Family Music Day – Free – Age 5+ Monday 15 September, 11am to 3pm Regal Community Theatre
Musical Mechanical Invention Workshop Learn to play and compose music using the mechanical orchestra, experiment with musical sounds and make your own extraordinary musical instrument.
For more information on Sarah and her work or how to get involved during her residency contact Arts Services on 01506 777585 or email arts@westlothian.gov.uk
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Tuesday 16 September, 10am to 3pm Age 8 to 12years Cost: £5 incl materials. Bring a packed lunch. Regal Community Theatre
To book for workshops call 01506 433634
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live ‘n’ local
live‘n’local
Celebrating the wealth of local musical talent in venues around Bathgate
Sunday 14 Sept
Friday 19 Sept
EH48 - Club 1AX Common Heights 7.30pm Neon Gardens roc k/in The Harringtons die Marigold Taxi
Redundant Sixteen Fingers Lanolin Phsycs
The Engine Room Look left Again r ock /me 8pm El Guapo tal Dirty Rose
The Levings Half Cut The Skitten
The Balbairdie To be confirmed aco ust Hotel, 8pm Zander ic Ross Mitchell
Fraser Brown Jamie McKay Michael Sharp
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Funktion Sweet
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The Glenmavis Tavern, 8pm Royal British Legion, 8.30pm
Uncle Red
Harley’s Heather Robertson 8pm Martin Livingston acou sti c Ross Mitchel
Thursday 18 Sept Goldrush
blu egr The Balbairdie ass Hotel, 8pm
Cash from Chaos punk
The Glenmavis Tavern, 8pm
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EH48 - Club 1AX 7.30pm
The Engine Room 8pm
The Balbairdie Hotel, 8pm
Harley’s, 8pm Jackie Treehorn roc k/in die A Torn Mind Amid Concrete & Calousness
Strapless
Wednesday 17 Sept
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Saturday 20 Sept The Black Lights roc Dysthaemia k Irregular Company Fall and Perish
EH48 - Club 1AX 7.30pm
The Engine Room Smoking Sundays roc k Dead Good Villains /ind 8pm ie Tolcohok
roc Harley’s, 8pm Electrolite k/in d i e Over the Wall Coholic
Marigold Taxi
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Green Tree Tavern 9pm
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live‘n’local venues EH48 - Club 1AX 14/16 Kings Street Contact Brian McLintock/Nicola McPhee 01506 657870 Admission 14+ accompanied by an adult, 16+ must provide ID The Engine Room 3/5 Kings Street Contact Dougie Purdie 01506 651199 No admittance under 18 years old
Regal Rock Three West Lothian bands making their mark on the music scene
The Balbairdie Hotel 3 Bloomfield Place. Contact James Mulheron 01506 653662 No admittance under 18 years old Royal British Legion 50 North Bridge Street, Contact Brian Kelly 0773 410 6874 No admittance under 18 years old Harley’s 4 Mid Street Contact Jim Meiklem 01506 653666 Admission 14+ accompanied by an adult, 16+ must provide ID The Glenmavis Tavern (Smiths) 51 Gideon Street Contact Lesley Edgar 01506 652356 No admittance under 18 years old V Bar (formerly the Volunteer Arms) 16 Jarvey Street Contact Eveline Armour 01506 639014 No admittance under 18 years old Green Tree Tavern 3/5 Main Street Contact Henry McKay 01506 656128 No admittance under 18 years old The Masons Arms 14/16 North Bridge Street Contact Antoinette Anderson 01506 653012 No admittance under 18 years old All performances are free and are unreserved seating. Please call the venue directly to check disabled access. Supported by:
Regal Community Theatre Thursday 18 September Doors 7.30pm, bands on from 8pm Tickets: £3 from 01506 433634 or the bands
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live the Steelyard West Lothian’s mobile stage will be the centre of attraction at the Steelyard alongside the monthly Farmer’s Market. Exciting programe of live music from llocal to international musicians.
The Farmers Market Bursting with delicious cheeses, chutneys and organic vegetables plus a selection of fresh fish and meat, there will also be a fantastic range of natural soaps and cakes to buy. Saturday 20 September, 10am to 2pm
The Music Stage The music stage will be busy with a varied programme of live music by local and visiting musicians. Saturday 20 September, 10.30am to 5pm
It’s all FREE at this fun packed event in the heart of Bathgate!
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live the Steelyard Saturday 20 September - What’s on... 10am
Bossa Dalriada alriada
10.45am
Bathgatee Band, local brass band
11.30am
Rapido Mar Mariachi, premier Mexican aria iacchi hi, Scottish Scot Sc otttis ishh pr prem emie ierr M exxic i an fiesta outfit
12.15pm
Phoenix Musicals, local musical the theatre eat atre re Fierce, musical theatre performingg aarts rrtts
1pm
Dias Quartet, and artet, funky take take on on Brazilian Brraz azilililia ian aan ia nd African Cuban an rrhythms an hyth hy thms hms m
2pm
Newlandd Concert Brass, Conc Con Co ncer ncer ert Br Bras ass, as s, local brass ss bband aannd
2.45pm
Das Contras, tras tr as, pop, as pop, p, soul soul ouul & folk with thh a LLatin a inn ttwist at wist wi st
4pm
Fat Alligator ator tor to Rock party rtty
All times are approximate atee and the programme may ay bee subject to change
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West Lothian 50+ Network
Lunchtime Ceilidh
Music Appreciation Group
with Jack Stalker Band
Interested in music and over 50? Find out if this Music Appreciation Group is for you by coming along during the Festival to select, enjoy and discuss all sorts of music including modern, operatic, classical and music from the shows.
Join this mixed ability group for its regular Tuesday Ceilidh dance workshop. The workshops are tutored by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Association and everyone involved has great fun (and great exercise) dancing to the live music of the Jack Stalker Band.
The 50+ network will be delighted to welcome you on the day and you will be able to find out what else this thriving group has to offer.
Tuesday 16 September, 1.15pm to 2.15pm Regal Community Theatre Cost: Free
Monday 15 September, 2pm to 4pm Cost: Free Bathgate Community Centre
Bluegrass Academy hosted by the Scottish Bluegrass Association
Learn about playing and singing Bluegrass – all aspects of Bluegrass performance covered. Suitable for all levels, informal tuition available so bring along your instruments and join in. The Glenmavis Tavern (Smiths) Wednesday 17 September, 8pm Free For further information contact John on 07968 124582 secretary@scottishbluegrass.com
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Haydn’s Creation
Sing & Swing Group
Do you sing? Do you want to? On Saturday 20 September you are invited to learn, rehearse and perform the choral parts for Haydn’s Creation. Turn up for rehearsals at 10.30am and be prepared to work through to 4.30pm (lunch is provided) before performing the concert at 7.30pm. Everyone is invited to join this extra special scratch choir - no previous experience is necessary. The remainder of the libretto will be narrated.
Interested in music and over 50? Find out if this song, dance and music group is for you by coming along during the Festival. The 50+ network will be delighted to welcome you on the day and you will be able to find out what else this thriving group has to offer. Wednesday, 17 September 2pm to 4pm Cost: £2 includes tea, coffee and biscuits Regal Community Theatre
The Raven Youth Club Rock Night Local rock bands performing at the Raven Youth Club run by Bathgate Baptist Church. Under 18 years. Saturday 20 September Doors 7.30pm, bands on 8pm to 10pm Bathgate Community Centre Marjoribanks Street Tickets £1.50 at the door or contact Andy Livingston on 07974 767409
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A Scratch Choral Performance with Narrations
Saturday 20 September Rehearsals from 10.30am to 4.30pm (with lunch provided) Concert at 7.30pm High Church, Gideon Street, Bathgate Tickets to watch concert or join the choir for rehearsals and concert are £5. Proceeds will be donated to the Sarah Hardie Trust
Regal Wind Band Open rehearsal
Come along and find out about the Regal Wind Band and hear it practice a couple of pieces. The band exists to give adult beginners the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument, read music and then join the band in performances. Drop in, have a listen, ask questions of the band members or tutors and find out if the Regal Wind Band could be for you. Tuesday 16 September from 7.30pm to 9pm Music Department, Bathgate Academy
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music groups in bathgate Throughout the year there are lots of ways in which you can get involved in music making in Bathgate. There are lots of local groups you can join.
Bathgate Concert Orchestra Bathgate Concert Orchestra has been playing light classical music since 1966. It rehearses every Friday night from 7.30 to 9.30pm in St John’s Church, Bathgate under musical director, Marco Marzella. New players, from beginners to experts, interested in finding out more are invited to an open evening on Friday 3 October. Contact Morag Gent on 01506 843 207 www.bathgateconcertorchestra.org.uk
Newland Concert Brass Newland Concert Brass has been playing at gala days, concerts, musicals, church functions and of course the Bathgate Procession and John Newland Festival for more than 20 years. Instantly recognisable in its distinctive blue uniform, the band has three sections – a beginners group, a junior and a senior band. It welcomes brass and percussion players of all ages and levels of ability. The band is led by Robert Fraser and rehearses every week on Monday evening. Newland Concert Brass is twinned with German band, NeheimHusten Fanfarenkorps and both bands have taken part in several exchange visits. For further information please phone 0131 554 2528 or email the band at newlandconcertbrass@hotmail.com
Bathgate Menzies Choir Regal Wind Band Informal wind ensemble for adult beginners. The band plays basic arrangements of a variety of music with the emphasis on fun. Brass and woodwind tuition available. Rehearsals Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm Contact Peter West on 01506 492088 or email peterwest@blueyonder.co.uk
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Bathgate Menzies Choir is a mixed voice choir performing a wide range of music from classical/ sacred to jazz/ popular. It has major performances at Christmas and in April plus several smaller local concerts. Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in St John’s Church Hall, Mid St, Bathgate from Sept to April. Auditions for next session will be held in the church hall on Tues 2 and 9 Sept at 7.15pm. All sections welcome especially tenors. Contact: John Burgoyne 01506 419904 or email jburgoyne@btinternet.com
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Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band Formed in 1972, Boghall & Bathgate is an organisation of several bands competing in different grades in competitions managed by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. The band promotes and teaches pipe band music from youngsters to adults. It practices on Monday and Thursday evenings in Blackburn. For more information contact Heather Cranston 07939 973353 or www.boghallandbathgate.com
The Bathgate Band The Bathgate Band is a brass band that regularly competes nationally at first section level as well as taking part in local events and concerts, which include the gala season, the Land o’ Burns contest in Ayrshire and Brass in the Park, Newtongrange. The band has recently appointed conductor Steven Baird. It rehearses on Wednesdays from 7.30 to 9.30pm and Sundays from 7 to 9pm. New brass and percussion players are always welcome and young people are encouraged to join the junior training group. For more information contact James Comerford on 01506 631493
Torphichen and Bathgate Pipe Band One of the oldest civilian pipe bands, it attracts players from all over Scotland and is led by Pipe Major Gordon Stafford and Leading Drummer Callum Firth. The band’s ambition is to play in Grade 1 and is currently looking for a company interested in forming a partnership to help it achieve this goal. Band practices 7.30pm to10pm, Mondays and Thursdays, Whitburn Miners Welfare. All practices are open. Keen to hear from any players with the ability and desire to reach and compete in Grade 1. Contact June Martin on 07706 681164 www.tnbpb.com
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Pheonix Musicals presents GODSPELL “Godspell” is a folk-rock look at the last days and nights of Jesus of Nazareth; his betrayal by Judas, his denial by Peter, his trial at the hands of Pontius Pilate and his crucifixion – all done in a charming, imaginative and tuneful way. Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate Tuesday 30 September to Saturday 4 October Concessions available For more information on how to get involved with forthcoming productions by Pheonix Musicals contact Jacklilian@sky.com fi@therap.co.uk www.pheonixmusicals.co.uk
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live @ lunchtime
live@ lunchtime Take a break, relax and enjoy some free live music over lunchtime!
@the Regal Heather Robertson Thursday 18 September 12.15pm to 1.45pm
Acoustic session with local pianist and singer, Heather Robertson playing popular to classical.
@the Steelyard Beats of Brazil Monday 15 September 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Marnie Boyd Friday 19 September 12.15pm to 1.45pm
Harpist and singer Marnie Boyd playing new songs, covers and some lovely jazz standards.
Carnival drumming
West Lothian Schools Pipeband Friday 19 Sept 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Young pipers and drummers raise your spirits!
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The Regal cafĂŠ will be open on Thursday and Friday for tea, coffee and snacks or bring your own sandwiches
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booking information Tickets for all concerts and events (unless otherwise stated) from:
Box Office 01506 433634 Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate EH48 4PS Box Office opening hours: 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 2pm every Saturday from 23 August to 20 September. Or go to www.westlothian.gov.uk > what’s on Concession Tickets Available where indicated to senior citizens, children under 16 years (except when the event is especially for that age group), full time students, unwaged, disable people and their helpers.
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Bathgate Traders' Forum Keeping Your Town In Business
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