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What Music Means to Us
The legacy of Bathgate Band is strong, but its future lives in the hands of our youngest musicians. This week, we’re handing the mic to our youngest members. Through short video bios, they’ll share what music means to them and what it feels like to be part of Bathgate Band. Their voices offer a clear…
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A Message From Our President
Bathgate Band has always been more than music. It’s heritage, civic pride, and the pulse of a community that’s rallied behind generations of players, families and supporters. In this short video, our President reflects on the legacy we’ve inherited — and the future we’re working to secure. It’s a personal message from our leadership, calling…
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Save the Wee Mair Nursery for Music, not Developers!
West Lothian Council has recently announced plans to sell the Bathgate West Nursery building, affectionately known locally as The Wee Mair Nursery, a site steeped in local heritage and cultural potential. We believe this space should remain a community asset, continuing to benefit generations to come. Bathgate Band is today launching an exciting proposal to…
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Bathgate triumphs at Beamish
The long journey from West Lothian to County Durham to compete in the annual Beamish march and hymn tune contest was a worthwhile one for Bathgate Band. For the band returned victorious from the event, organised by the Durham County Brass Band Association! Setting off early in the morning, the band travelled to the Beamish…
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November Round-Up & Festive December Plans
Hello Band Supporters! November Highlights November was a fantastic month for us at Bathgate Band, filled with performances and celebrations. Here’s a recap of what we’ve been up to, along with exciting events ahead this December. Bathgate Remembrance Parade We were honoured to once again take part in the Bathgate Remembrance Parade on Sunday 10th,…
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Adding the Oompah to Oktoberfest
On Saturday 5 October, members of the band took to the stage at the Almondvale Suite at Livingston Football Club to help provide a Bavarian feel to Food Creations’ Oktoberfest evening. The band played two 45 minute slots – the first of which consisted of lots of cheerful oompah music including Eidlweiss, In Munchen Steht…
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Bathgate Procession Gets The Marching Season Underway
Friday, 31 May saw the band kick-off this year’s marching season in a familiar way. The band took part in performances at the homes of the processions Principal Characters (Marjorie and Walter) before supporting the official Oration performed by Stephen Gallacher at the town’s High Church. The evening was well received and was the perfect…
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The Clarus Networks Group Embarks on a Harmonious Partnership with Bathgate Band for NYBBS Programme
The Clarus Networks Group, in its commitment to community engagement and cultural development, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the Bathgate Band’s participation in the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) programme. This partnership not only underscores The Clarus Networks Group’s dedication to cultural and educational development but also shines a spotlight on…
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Solid Performance as Band Returns to Championship Section
On Sunday, 10 March the band took to the stage in Perth Concert hall to take part in the annual SBBA Scottish Championships. Following the band’s second place finish in the “First Section” category last year, the band returned to competing in the top tier “Championship Section” for the first time since March 2019. The…
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Paul Dornan Memorial Award
In November 2022 our Principal cornet George Docherty won the Paul Dornan Memorial Award at the Scottish Challenge Shield held at Perth Concert Hall. We were immensely proud of George for securing this inaugural prize, prompting us to seek permission to commission a duplicate salver for him to cherish.Last week, during one of our rehearsals,…
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