Whitburn to perform in Langholm
THE Langholm Town Band (LTB) will welcome Whitburn Band for a performance as part of the Dumfriesshire outfit's bicentenary celebrations.
Held on Saturday, May 30, the concert is due to take place in the Buccleuch Centre in Langholm and will feature the 2015 Scottish champion band in an evening of music making.
Christine Calvert, secretary of LTB, said: "Langholm Town Band is looking forward to the visit of Whitburn Band on May 30.
"It will be a fantastic opportunity for everyone in the area to enjoy the current Scottish champions on their own doorstep."
Formed in 1870, Whitburn Band performs throughout the UK and Europe. It regularly features among the top 15 bands in the world and has taken the title of Scottish champions 19 times since 1968.
Tickets for the concert, which begins at 7.30pm, cost £14 or £12 for concessions. Anyone looking to attend the evening or enjoy a pre theatre supper should contact the Buccleuch Centre's box office: 013873 81196.
