www.open-concerts.co.uk/whitehaven/

The Category Whitehaven is a subset of Cumbria. Look at that broader Category to find a List of the Titles of all the Organizers, Performers and Venues associated with Whitehaven 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):

- Florence Arts Centre

- West Lakes Music Centre

www.cleatormoorbrassband.co.uk

‘Formed in April 2007 as a community group whose aims are to encourage people of all ages to become interested in brass banding, leading to playing in the band and taking part in events around West Cumbria, including Whitehaven, Workington, Cockermouth, Egremont, Cleator Moor and surrounding areas ... Our band members range in age from juniors to over 80 years of age. We are of mixed playing ability, striving at all times to achieve a high musical standard.  We all gain much satisfaction and pleasure from playing both in rehearsals and public performances.‘

facebook.com/RosehillYouthTheatre/

‘RYT is a youth theatre group situated in the west coast of Cumbria. Starting in 1983, the organisation has developed through the years, becoming well known in and around the local area for putting on shows, pantomimes, plays and concerts. The organisation is a charity group run entirely by volunteers for young people from 5-21 years of age, who are interested in acting, singing, dancing or helping backstage. The Youth Theatre aims to produce annual theatrical performances with other events such as Pantomimes and concerts.‘

www.westcumberlandchoralsociety.org.uk

‘We sing a mixture of music ranging from Oratorio and Opera Choruses down through Gilbert & Sullivan, Modern Musicals, American Spirituals, Folk Songs and Christmas Carols. We sing music from a vast array of composers including: Bach, Beethoven, Bizet, Faure, Gilbert & Sullivan, Handel, Loesser, Mozart, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Rutter, Simon & Garfunkel, Vivaldi and many more. We usually perform 3 times a year - a concert in the autumn, one at Christmas and one near Easter. We are not a religious choir, but we enjoy singing both religious and secular music.​‘

www.westlakesorchestra.org.uk

‘An amateur orchestra rehearsing in Gosforth and currently giving three concerts per year. The orchestra has 20-30 local members who attend rehearsals, to which we sometimes add a number of extra players for concerts, although we prefer to play as a purely amateur orchestra where possible ... We are always on the lookout for new players, particularly strings. If you play at a reasonable level (grade 6 or above as a guide) and would be interested in applying for a place, please contact us.‘

www.facebook.com/wadaos/

‘Founded in 1905. Our mission is to bring theatre to Whitehaven and surrounding areas, as our society has done sine 1905! Everyone is very welcome to join us, either on stage or behind the scenes.’

www.wmvc.co.uk

‘Founded in 1977, the present Whitehaven Male Voice Choir has established an enviable reputation among the musical world of male voices in Britain, along with appearances on local radio and television. During the Choir’s existence, it has taken part in many musical festivals and proven its quality by winning many first prizes, has been joined in concert by world renowned soloists and choirs from Britain and America; and is proud to have helped raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity.’

thesolwayhall.co.uk

‘The Solway Hall is based inside The Civic Hall. We are a community venue hosting shows and events ran by volunteers for the benefit of the public ... Civic Hall is White haven's only theatre venue located just a stone’s throw from the town centre. Run by Rosehill Youth Theatre, a registered charity, we operate on the support of the local community.’