1514 The Musical, by Alan Brydon & Ian Landles is set for a return run 18-23 November in Hawick Town Hall. The show brings to life the true story of how a group of youths saved their home town against overwhelming odds in an act of defence that is commemorated to this day. With an […]
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Poppy Scotland Tour 2024
Delighted to be touring again with The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, raising funds for Poppy Scotland in support of the fantastic work they do in the community. The tour kicked off in Livingston with new music and songs and continues in Inverness, at Town House on Saturday 26th October, with two performances, […]
Poppy Scotland Tour with the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
Proud to be working with these amazing musicians, raising funds for Poppy Scotland to support their fantastic work. https://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/2022-band-tour?fbclid=IwAR1C6UTPSX3uf_6UpMDyL8hmReGaprsiInFWdiOQ4TN8zvXO9PMiCCwh0u0
Alan Brydon & Friends in Concert in Passchendaele
Alan will headline a special concert in Passchendaele on Sunday 10th November. The concert will be held in the famous and iconic Passchendaele church following a torchlight procession through the town. Guests will include the accomplished Irish violinist Tracey McRory and the Earl Haig’s own Pipes and Drums. Tickets are selling fast and only a […]
More work in Passchendaele
Pleased to have started work on a new album with my friends in Passchendaele, Field Marshal Haig’s Own Pipes & Drums. Working alongside my great friend Erwin Ureel and Pipe Major Christophe Worstyn, the album will contain a blend of pipe band tracks and solos plus some new songs, guest artistes and one or two […]
Fair Fa’ Yer Honest Sonsie Face
Great to be back in Burns’ season and attending (and taking part) in various Burns’ suppers. Timeless words and music from our national bard, great entertainers, and fare to make a “weel swall’d kyte”.
Video of Passchendaele Ceremony
Memorial Museum has released highlights of the event held in Passchendaele to mark 100 years since the armistice.
100 Years – Still Remembered
The 100th anniversary of the armistice was a busy week for Alan. It started with an appearance at the Denny Civic Theatre in Dumbarton on 3rd November where Alan was joined on stage by Kevin McLean on the pipes. Speaking to the Dumbarton Reporter, organiser Mary Burch of the Skylark Trust, commented “We wanted the […]
Great to be back in Northern Ireland
It was an honour and pleasure to be part of the British Legion festival of remembrance in Corick House, Clogher on Wednesday 24th October. Superbly compered by Gary Wilson, among others the evening included contributions from Roughan Silver Band, Carntall & Augher Primary Schools Choir, James Emery, Strule River String Band, and the Ulster Scots […]
William Beattie Commemoration
Wonderful tribute last night to Major William Beattie, sculptor of the 1514 Memorial in Hawick who fell in WW1 100 years ago (3rd October 1918). Great teamwork and community spirit from the people of Hawick.