After travelling the world with Scotland’s most well-known navy band, a West Lothian musician is returning to Livingston to pay tribute to native heroes.
Warrant officer John Govan, who lives in Bathgate, will carry out with the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland at their “Celebrating our Heroes” live performance to assist Poppyscotland.
John, who performs the clarinet, flute and saxophone, has been an Military musician for 22 years, performing throughout Europe, and within the Center East, Hong Kong, and America.
The band just lately performed on the Royal Navy Tattoo in Edinburgh, following the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations at Holyrood Place. Now they are going to be coming to Howden Park Centre on Friday, September 30, as a part of the band’s tour round Scotland.
All proceeds will go to assist Poppyscotland ship its life-changing assist for members of the Armed Forces neighborhood throughout Scotland.
John stated: “That is the primary time the band has performed in Livingston and I’m actually trying ahead to enjoying near dwelling.
“We’re excited to be supporting a terrific trigger in addition to paying tribute to native heroes, from the armed forces to key staff in the course of the pandemic.
“We’ve received a improbable programme this yr, starting from conventional Scottish tunes to trendy classics, whereas the Band Scots Ceilidh group is bound to get ft tapping!
“We’ve been particularly happy to work with Scottish folks musician and composer Alan Brydon, who has written a brand new tune, ‘Land of Heroes’, for the finale.
“These concert events are all the time very fulfilling occasions, and it’s nice to get out and meet native audiences.”
Gordon Michie, Poppyscotland’s head of fundraising, stated: “We’re delighted to welcome again the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and are very grateful for his or her persevering with assist.
“This can be a improbable likelihood to listen to one in all Scotland’s best-known bands right here in Livingston. These concert events are all the time a terrific evening out, with an uplifting and eclectic programme showcasing the band’s versatility.
“All funds raised will assist our life-changing work with the Armed Forces neighborhood, offering sensible assist and assist each time they want us.”
The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, based mostly at Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh, is likely one of the 22 Common Military bands and is made up of musicians who're additionally serving troopers.
Tickets price £15 (£12 concessions) and can be found through www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/2022-band-tour
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