Area: East Lothian

The Category East Lothian is a subset of Central Scotland. Look at that broader Category to find a List of the Titles of all the Organizers, Performers and Venues associated with East Lothian which have so far been described in this Directory. Clicking on a Title will link you to the Entity's Full Record.

In contrast, the following Entities do not (currently) have Records in 'Open Concerts and Recitals'. Here, clicking on a Title of interest should link you to a relevant external Website (or Facebook Page):

- Haddington Pipe Band

- Hadley Court Singers

'Presents six concerts annually from October to March in the Music Close Up series, which is subsidised by a grant from Enterprise Music Scotland, whose help we acknowledge with gratitude.'

‘A music festival in Scotland offering beautiful music played by internationally-renowned artists in celebrated venues throughout the historic and beautiful county of East Lothian.’ Held Mid September.

'Exists for anyone of any age, background or ability who enjoys singing whether they consider themselves to be a "singaphobic", an expert or somewhere in between. No auditioning is required. Our motto is “generations singing together” ... Our aim is to go out into the community and further afield as a voluntary group and perform for any organisation who would like to be entertained and have some fun.‘

'Founded in 1989 by the amalgamation of Dalkeith Burgh Silver Band and Monktonhall Colliery Silver Band following the closure of both pits. New brass and percussion players are always welcome. We are a friendly but hard working and ambitious band and have a busy concert and contest schedule. We play an integral part of the East Lothian and Midlothian communities.'

‘The Society has been in existence since 1949 and aims to present first-class performances of a wide variety of choral music and, in doing so, offers members an exciting programme of music and an enjoyable and enriching leisure-time activity ... Don’t get stuck singing in your shower – join us and you can have fun singing all sorts of songs from pop to musicals via Christmas carols and an annual choral piece that is guaranteed to put a big smile on your face after you perform it.‘

‘Fiddlesticks (Tranent) was formed at Ross High in 2008, bringing together instrumentalists from 10 surrounding schools. The adult orchestra “Fiddlesticks Remixed” was launched in 2010 for parents, former pupils and adult musicians from our audience. Fiddlesticks (Dunbar) was launched in the Dunbar cluster in 2012. In 2015 all 3 orchestras were brought together to form one big orchestra ... A rock, pop, film and folk orchestra for musicians of all ages and abilities!  Great fun - all instruments welcome! Occasional concerts throughout the academic year. Parts for beginners through to advanced level.‘

Founded 1970: 'We enjoy singing a varied repertoire of major choral works, ranging from Vivaldi to Karl Jenkins, as well as carols, operatic choruses and modern popular classics. The Garleton Singers hold three main concerts a year (our Christmas Carol Concert a firm favourite for our Haddington audience), with occasional special performances.'

'A vibrant theatre and community space in Musselburgh, the gateway to beautiful East Lothian ... The place to be for the best in quality music, theatre, dance, comedy, children's shows and film - all year round.'