Previous Events
Concert at the Castle
3rd September 2023
Joined by our new drummer (a big welcome to Rab), we peformed outside the castle cafe. A perfect setting, the sun shone and the midges came to show their appreciation too!
Concert at the Castle
20th August 2023
Another lovely warm summer’s day playing in the castle grounds to an enthusiastic set of onlookers. Our jazz tunes (Tuxedo Junction and Sweet Georgia Brown) went down particularly well.
Arran Farm Show
2nd August 2023
Sited opposite the dog-show ring, we had the great pleasure of playing and watching as a wonderful selection of Arran’s doggies put their best paws forward – big congrats to all the winners. Sadly our new band gazebo didn’t last the course when a strong gust of wind did its worst!
Arran Churches Together Songs of Praise
25th June 2023
An afternoon accompanying favourite hymns specially selected by members of Arran’s churches community.
Malt and Music Festival – Lochranza Distillery
24th June 2023
So lovely to play under the shade of a tree in front of the distillery on a perfect summer’s day. The festival was very busy giving us the biggest audience of the season so far!
Coast – Launch of Research Vessel
20th May 2023
We were delighted to play at Coast’s community celebration party for the launch of their new research vessel the RV Coast Explorer.
Coronation Garden Party
7th May 2023
A glorious sunny day down at the Kildonan beach, playing for Kildonan Village. There was something magical about brass music accompanied by the gentle sound of waves. Great fun was had by all.
Arran Heritage Museum
8th April 2023
Good to get back into the swing of things after the winter and be featured in the Arran Banner!
Bellvue Farm Christmas Market
4th December 2022
Playing a wide selection of carols to Christmas shoppers to get them in the festive swing at Bellvue Farm.
Kilmory Village Hall – Tree Lighting
3rd December 2022
We were delighted to accompany the tree lighting at Kilmory Village hall and play for an incredibly attentive and discerning crowd of children who did us the honour of applauding enthusiastically. Thank you so much!!
Christmas Market in Whiting Bay
3rd December 2022
Helping to get Christmas shoppers in the mood as they perused the wide selection of Arran-made gifts and goodies in Whiting Bay village hall.
Santa’s Sparkle – Lamlash
29th November 2022
| Kicking off the festive season, playing for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Despite the weather the job got done in fine style! |
Brodick Castle
21st August 2022
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Playing in a marquee in the lovely grounds of Brodick Castle in summer sunshine – what could be better! And welcome to Andrew on trombone, our newest member on his first outing with the band. |
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Arran Heritage Museum – Tractor Show
7th August 2022
It was good to see the Tractor Show back up and running at the Heritage Museum. We played as the judges were debating the prizes and stopped briefly for the prize giving. There were some fine looking machines which provided great fun for kids of all ages!
Music & Malt, Lagg Distillery
25th June 2022
Due to the windy conditions, we played in the foyer of the distillery which proved to be the perfect setting with wonderful accoustics.
We were joined by Paul on trombone, over on holiday. Thanks Paul, your contribution was much appreciated!
A very popular festival, with people queueing out the main doors. Perhaps something to do with the offer of free ‘wee drams’!!
We started off with a rousing version of the ‘Colonel Bogey’ march followed by:
- Olympic Theme
- Arran Melody
- Delilah (of Tom Jones fame)
- A medley of tunes from the musical ‘Oliver!’ including ‘Consider Yourself’, ‘As Long As He Needs Me’ and ‘Food Glorious Food’
- The Rose
- African Funk
It was a real pleasure to be able to play for so many people and hopefully entertain them whilst they queued for tickets.
Arran Heritage Museum
16th April 2022
After the trials and tribulations of the last two years – including having to cancel our Christmas carol concert at the last moment due to Covid, we were thrilled to be back playing again!
We fitted snugly into the Museum’s new Garden Room, which was a blessing as we didn’t have to worry about our music blowing away in the chilly wind!
We played a couple of Easter hymns (Horsley and Hursley) as well as:
- Arran Melody
- The Rose
- Delilah (of Tom Jones fame)
- Amarillo (Neil Sedaka’s version)
- Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
- All Through the Night – featuring lovely solos by our Euphonium player Brian
- The Olympic Theme
- When I Fall In Love (made famous by Nat King Cole)
- A Groovy Kind of Love (travelling back to the 60’s for a few moments)
- African Funk
We thoroughly enjoyed being out and about again and a big thank you to Eric (one of our Euphonium players) for conducting and playing at the same time!
