Bathgate Music Festival Programme 2009

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Festival Partners

Bathgate Traders' ForumKeeping Your Town In Business

Regal TheatreSpotlighting the community

Supported by

Sponsored by

EFX AudioHerald & Post, West LothianIndiebarThe SoundstationScotmidSummerhall PressThe VuWest Lothian Courier

The Balbairdie HotelEH48 - Club 1AXThe Engine RoomThe Glenmavis TavernGreen Tree TavernHarley’sThe Masons ArmsRoyal British LegionV Bar

Councillor Jim Walker, Executive Councillor for Culture and Leisureand Chair of Bathgate Town Centre Management Group

Welcome to the fi rst 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 fi rst 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

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.

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diary

2008 Concert Programme p1-3 Children & Families p5-6 Live@the Steelyard p11-12

7.30pm Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Concert Regal Community Theatre

7.30pm Fine Art Brass with WL Schools Brass Band and Katrina MarzellaRegal Community Theatre

5pm to 10pmFuse Music Launch W L Youth Music Forum Regal Community Theatre

7.30pm TMSA Young Trad TourAward winning young musiciansRegal Community Theatre

2pm R3 Tenors Afternoon concert Regal Community Theatre

8pm Big Vern ‘n’ the ShootahsRegal Community Theatre

7.30pm Big Band BashRegal Community Theatre

1pm to 2.30pm Drumming Workshop with Sambalistic Regal Community Theatre

11am to 3pm Family Music DayRegal Community Theatre

10am to 3pm Musical Mechanical Invention Workshop Regal Community Theatre

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

2pm to 3pm Rhythmnation at the Regal

12.30pm to 1.30pmBeats of BrazilCarnival Drumming

12.30pm to 1.30pm West Lothian Schools Pipeband

10am to 2pm Farmers Market

10am to 5pmLive@the Steelyard

Sunday 14 Sept

Monday 15 Sept

Tuesday 16 Sept

Wednesday 17 Sept

Thursday 18 Sept

Friday 19 Sept

Saturday 20 Sept

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Live ‘n’ Local p9-10 Community Events p13-16 Artist in Residence p7

12noon to 5pmJazz@the VuFrom 8pmFree Live music at EH48, Engine Room, Balbairdie, Glen-mavis, Royal British Legion

From 8pm Free Live music at Harley’s

12.15pm to 1.45pmLive@lunch, Regal 7.30pm Regal Rock From 8pm Free Live music at Balbairdie, Glenmavis

12.15pm to 1.45pmLive@lunch, Regal From 8pmFree Live music at EH48 - Club 1AX, Engine Room, Balbairdie, Harley’s, V Bar

From 8pm Free Live music at EH48 - Club 1AX Engine Room Green Tree Tavern, Mason’s Arms

2pm to 4pm 50+ Music Appreciation GroupBathgate Community Centre

1.15pm to 2.15pm Lunchtime Ceilidh

7.30pm to 9pmRegal Wind Band Open rehearsal

2pm to 4pm50+ Sing & Swing Group Regal Community Theatre

10.30 to 4.30 Come and sing The Creation 7.30pm Performance of The Creation

7.30pmThe Raven Youth Club Bands NightBathgate Community Centre

11am to 3pmMeet the Artist and her musical contraptions

10am to 3pmMusical Mechanical Invention Workshop

Schools workshops

Schools workshops

Schools workshops

1pm to 4pmMeet the Artist and her musical contraptions

11am to 2pmMeet the Artist and her musical contraptions

Sunday 14 Sept

Monday 15 Sept

Tuesday 16 Sept

Wednesday 17 Sept

Thursday 18 Sept

Friday 19 Sept

Saturday 20 Sept

concert programme

Aly Bain and Phil CunninghamThese 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 fi x their sights today. Aly Bain is Scotland’s supreme traditional style fi ddler. His driving, impassioned and pure playing has a vibrant, unmistakable tone and has earned him a worldwide following of ardent fans.

Sunday 14 September, 7.30pmRegal Community TheatreCost: £14 or £10 concession

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Fine Arts Brasswith 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.fi neartsbrass.co.uk.

Monday 15 September, 7.30pm, Regal Community TheatreCost: £10 or £7 concession, family ticket £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

concert programme

R3 TenorsScotland’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, 2pmRegal Community TheatreCost: £6

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concert programme

Young Trad Tour 2008Eight 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 fi ve fi nalists - 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 TheatreCost: £10 or £7 concession, Family ticket £28, (4 people, min 1 adult)

concert programme

Big Band BashStrathclyde Youth Jazz Orchestrawith 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 fi nest professional jazz musicians.

Saturday 20 September, 7.30pmRegal Community TheatreCost: £10 or £7 concession Family ticket £28 (4 people, min 1 adult)

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Big Vern ‘n’ the ShootahsA 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, 8pmRegal Community TheatreCost: £12 or £9 concession

children & families

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Free Family Music Day All kinds of music for kids and grown ups – FREE!

Music workshops for kids and adults Invent your own musical instrument meet musicians (and their instruments) 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 September1pm to 3.30pmRegal Community TheatreMost events suitable for most kids over 5 (adults will only be admitted if they are accompanied by a child)

Samba Workshopwith 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 2:30pmRegal Community TheatreAdults and children age 8 and over welcome, under 12s must be accompanied by an adultCost: £3 or £2 concession

RhythmnationHigh 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, 2pmRegal Community Theatre60 minutesChildren must be accompanied by an adultCost: £4, family ticket £12 (4 people, min 1 adult)

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Mini Music Makerswith 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

FreePlaces must be booked in advance as numbers are limited

Bounce and Tickle Come and join in songs and rhymes for babies and pre-school children with parent/guardian.

Bathgate LibraryFriday 19 September10.30am to 11amContact the library for more details. Tel 01506 776400.

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Sarah KenchingtonBathgate Music Festival’s Artist in Bathgate Music Festival’s Artist in Residence is Sarah KenchingtonResidence is Sarah Kenchington

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.

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 fl utterbox and musical bicycle – you might even be able to have a go!

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For more information on Sarah and her work or how to get involved during her residency contact Arts Services on 01506 777585 or email [email protected]

Workshop ProgrammeExplore the Mechanical OrchestraCome 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 3pmRegal Community Theatre

Musical Mechanical Invention WorkshopLearn to play and compose music using the mechanical orchestra, experiment with musical sounds and make your own extraordinary musical instrument.Tuesday 16 September, 10am to 3pmAge 8 to 12yearsCost: £5 incl materials. Bring a packed lunch.Regal Community TheatreTo book for workshops call 01506 433634

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Artist@WorkSarah 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.Friday 19 Sept1pm to 4pmSaturday 20 Sept 11am to 2pmRegalCommunityTheatre


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live ‘n’ local

live‘n’locallive‘n’localCelebrating the wealth of local musical talent in venues around Bathgate

Sunday 14 Sept

Common HeightsNeon GardensThe HarringtonsMarigold Taxi

Look left AgainEl GuapoDirty Rose

To be confi rmedZanderRoss Mitchell

Funktion Sweet

Heather RobertsonMartin LivingstonRoss Mitchel

Thursday 18 Sept

Goldrush

Cash from Chaos

Wednesday 17 Sept

Friday 19 Sept

RedundantSixteen FingersLanolinPhsycs

The LevingsHalf CutThe Skitten

Fraser BrownJamie McKayMichael Sharp

Jackie TreehornA Torn MindAmid Concrete & Calousness

Strapless

Uncle Red

Saturday 20 Sept

The Black LightsDysthaemiaIrregular CompanyFall and Perish

Smoking SundaysDead Good VillainsTolcohok

ElectroliteOver the WallCoholic

Marigold Taxi

rock/indie

rock/indie

acousticacoustic

rock/metal

rock/metal

EH48 - Club 1AX7.30pm

The Engine Room8pm

The Balbairdie Hotel, 8pm

The Glenmavis Tavern, 8pm

Royal British Legion, 8.30pm

Harley’s8pm


The Glenmavis Tavern, 8pm

rockrock

cover cover bands

bands

mixedmixed

acousticacoustic

bluegrassbluegrass

punkpunk

rock/indie

rock/indie

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rock/indie

rock/indie

cover cover bands

bands

rock rock

rock/indie

rock/indie

rockrock

rockabilly

rockabilly


The Engine Room8pm


Harley’s, 8pm

V Bar, 8pm

The Masons Arms 9pm


The Engine Room8pm

Harley’s, 8pm

Green Tree Tavern 9pm

rock/indie

rock/indie

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EH48 - Club 1AX14/16 Kings StreetContact Brian McLintock/Nicola McPhee 01506 657870Admission 14+ accompanied by an adult, 16+ must provide ID

The Engine Room3/5 Kings StreetContact Dougie Purdie 01506 651199No admittance under 18 years old

The Balbairdie Hotel3 Bloomfi eld Place. Contact James Mulheron 01506 653662No admittance under 18 years old

Royal British Legion50 North Bridge Street, Contact Brian Kelly 0773 410 6874No admittance under 18 years old

Harley’s4 Mid StreetContact Jim Meiklem 01506 653666Admission 14+ accompanied by an adult, 16+ must provide ID

The Glenmavis Tavern (Smiths)51 Gideon StreetContact Lesley Edgar 01506 652356No admittance under 18 years old

V Bar (formerly the Volunteer Arms)16 Jarvey StreetContact Eveline Armour 01506 639014No admittance under 18 years old

Green Tree Tavern3/5 Main StreetContact Henry McKay 01506 656128No admittance under 18 years old

The Masons Arms14/16 North Bridge StreetContact Antoinette Anderson 01506 653012No 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 RockThree West Lothian bands making

their mark on the music scene

Regal Community TheatreThursday 18 SeptemberDoors 7.30pm, bands on from 8pmTickets: £3 from 01506 433634 or the bands

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live @ the steelyard

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The Farmers MarketThe Farmers Market Bursting with delicious cheeses, chutneys and organic vegetables plus a selection of fresh fi sh and meat, there will also be a fantastic range of natural soaps and cakes to buy. Saturday 20 September, 10am to 2pm

The Music StageThe Music StageThe music stage will be busy with a varied programme of live music by local and visiting musicians. Saturday 20 September, 10.30am to 5pm

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10am Bossa Dalriada

10.45am Bathgate Band, local brass band

11.30am Rapido Mariachi, Scottish premier Mexican fi esta outfi t

12.15pm Phoenix Musicals, local musical theatre Fierce, musical theatre performing arts

1pm Dias Quartet, funky take on Brazilian and African Cuban rhythms

2pm Newland Concert Brass, local brass band

2.45pm Das Contras, pop, soul & folk with a Latin twist

4pm Fat Alligator Rock party

All times are approximate and the programme may be subject to change

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West Lothian 50+ NetworkMusic Appreciation Group

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.

The 50+ network will be delighted to welcome you on the day and you will be able to fi nd out what else this thriving group has to offer.

Monday 15 September, 2pm to 4pmCost: FreeBathgate Community Centre

Lunchtime Ceilidhwith Jack Stalker Band

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.

Tuesday 16 September, 1.15pm to 2.15pmRegal Community TheatreCost: Free

Bluegrass Academyhosted 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, 8pmFreeFor further information contact John on 07968 124582 [email protected]

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Haydn’s CreationA Scratch Choral Performance with Narrations

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.

Saturday 20 September Rehearsals from 10.30am to 4.30pm (with lunch provided) Concert at 7.30pmHigh 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

West Lothian 50+ NetworkSing & Swing Group

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 fi nd out what else this thriving group has to offer.

Wednesday, 17 September2pm to 4pmCost: £2 includes tea, coffee and biscuitsRegal Community Theatre

Regal Wind BandOpen rehearsal

Come along and fi nd 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 fi nd out if the Regal Wind Band could be for you.

Tuesday 16 September from 7.30pm to 9pmMusic Department, Bathgate Academy

The Raven Youth Club Rock NightLocal rock bands performing at the Raven Youth Club run by Bathgate Baptist Church. Under 18 years.

Saturday 20 SeptemberDoors 7.30pm, bands on 8pm to 10pmBathgate Community CentreMarjoribanks StreetTickets £1.50 at the door or contact Andy Livingston on 07974 767409

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Regal Wind BandInformal 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 Tuesdays7.30 - 9.30pmContact Peter West on 01506 492088 or email [email protected]

Newland Concert BrassNewland 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, Neheim-Husten Fanfarenkorps and both bands have taken part in several exchange visits.

For further information please phone 0131 554 2528 or email the band at [email protected]

Bathgate Menzies ChoirBathgate 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 [email protected]

Bathgate Concert OrchestraBathgate 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 fi nding out more are invited to an open evening on Friday 3 October. Contact Morag Gent on 01506 843 207 www.bathgateconcertorchestra.org.uk

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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.


The Bathgate BandThe Bathgate Band is a brass band that regularly competes nationally at fi rst 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

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 crucifi xion – all done in a charming, imaginative and tuneful way.

Regal Community Theatre, BathgateTuesday 30 September to Saturday 4 OctoberConcessions availableFor more information on how to get involved with forthcoming productions by Pheonix Musicals contact [email protected] @therap.co.ukwww.pheonixmusicals.co.uk

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Torphichen and Bathgate Pipe BandOne 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 681164www.tnbpb.com

Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe BandFormed 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

live @ lunchtime

Take a break, relax and enjoy some free live music over lunchtime!

@the RegalHeather Robertson Thursday 18 September12.15pm to 1.45pmAcoustic session with local pianist and singer, Heather Robertson playing popular to classical.

Marnie BoydFriday 19 September 12.15pm to 1.45pmHarpist and singer Marnie Boyd playing new songs, covers and some lovely jazz standards.

@the SteelyardBeats of BrazilMonday 15 September12.30pm to 1.30pmCarnival drumming

The Regal café will be open on Thursday and Friday for tea, coffee and snacks or bring your own sandwiches

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West Lothian Schools Pipeband Friday 19 Sept12.30pm to 1.30pmYoung pipers and drummers raise your spirits!

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booking informationTickets for all concerts and events (unless otherwise stated) from:

Box Offi ce 01506 433634Box Offi ce 01506 433634Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate EH48 4PS

Box Offi ce 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.

1 Bathgate Community Centre

2 Bathgate Library

3 High Church, Gideon Street

4 Regal Community Theatre

5 The Steelyard

6 The Balbairdie Hotel

7 EH48 - Club 1AX

8 The Engine Room

9 The Glenmavis Tavern

10 Green Tree Tavern

11 Harley’s

12 The Masons Arms

13 Royal British Legion

14 V Bar (formally The Volunteer Arms)

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