Step away from the bustle of Christmas preparations and feed your soul with a hearty sing in the company of some of the loveliest people in East Lothian! For December's Gatherings we'll be meeting in Aberlady Village Hall with its great acoustics and roaring log fire. There will be the usual friendly chat, coffee and […]
Come along and join us for a bit of a sing in the post Festivity grimness of January! We're back to the lovely East Linton Community Hall for this gathering. All the usual lovely things! Coffee, teas and home baking; lovely East Lothian singers - and some from further afield; and some great songs  - […]
I can't remember the last time I did a workshop in Glasgow so this will be a real treat. The day will feature some of my best loved songs with a loose theme of Community Resilience. It'll be upbeat and celebratory! We'll be singing in harmony and everything will be taught at a pace to […]
This Workshop is now sold out, however a few people usually have to drop out as events approach so if you'd like to come it's worth getting your name on the waiting list.  Sign up below and we'll contact you if a space becomes free. And I can now reveal - drumroll please - that for this […]
My vision for The Gatherings is to teach fairly simple things and just to have a really good sing once a month. As always I'll be joined by Neil Squires (bass) and Christine Carson (piano). The singing is always glorious and as usual this event will be topped off by the great addition of fresh coffee and home-made […]
Sorry. Tickets for this event are now Sold Out
Sorry Everyone - this event is cancelled due to illness. Tickets are transferable to April or May's Gatherings or you can can claim a refund by emailing info@aliburns.co.uk
I'm so delighted to announce this workshop with one of my favourite contemporary composers and workshop leaders.  John Mark Harrison from the US is an absolute delight to work with and if you haven't experienced his workshops I recommend you book a place quickly!  John writes and arranges a wide range of contemporary American music including […]
Come and join the usual team of Neil Squires, Christine Carson and myself for a great sing as we move into Spring. We're back in East Linton Community Hall for this event and as usual there will be great songs, lovely people, tea coffee and home made cake. A perfect way to spend a Saturday […]
So delighted to be coming to Hereford with the fabulous Jennie Fisk to lead a workshop at the beautiful Steiner Academy Hereford. The hall is spacious with  good acoustics and the price includes a freshly cooked lunch and all refreshments. Come along and enjoy a weekend of original compositions, singing and good company! And if you […]
This workshop is now SOLD OUT. However, Â people often have to drop out nearer the time of a workshop, so if you'd like to put your name on the waiting list please email info@aliburns.co.uk This one day workshop promises to be really special as we're going to be in the most stunning venue: the ancient […]
We're back at the East Linton Community Hall for this, the penultimate Gathering of the year. Come and join us for the usual great songs, lovely people, coffee, tea and home made cake all included. Once again the tickets are pay-what-you-can-afford. You choose your price level but please note that the £12.50 and the £5 […]
