I can’t Believe it’s Barbershop
Sandy Turnbull has reminded us all that it is the time of year when we should start booking up for our favourite event at Edinburgh Fringe Festival – the superb annual concert from the Rolling Hills Chorus.
A weary busker steps away from the street and into a church seeking peace and quiet, but finding so much more. Inside, he stumbles upon a vibrant group of singers who turn his world upside down. They delight, misbehave, connect, and inspire. With passion, harmony, and a dash of chaos, they refresh his spirit and change his direction in the most unexpected way.
A heart-warming story from a top Scottish barbershop chorus, of how a busker’s dream came true. Mind-blowing harmonies, unexpected twists, and a cappella like you’ve never heard before!
The Chorus was formed in Galashiels in 1992, its name deriving from the rolling hills seen around the Scottish Borders. In 1995 it moved to Edinburgh, where, thy then, most of its members lived. The chorus director is Rosaling Johnson, a rising star in the UK barbershop world. With over 40 members united by a love of singing a cappella (four-part harmony), its mission is to sing well, entertain and have fun. They chorus supports good causes and have an established charity partnership with Prostate Scotland.
The Chorus is a member of The British Association of Barbershop Singers (BABS) and competed at their National Convention in Harrogate in May last year becoming one of the top ten barbershop choruses in the UK.
Find out more at www.rollinghills.org.uk
7pm, Sat 28 June 2025 – Brass, woodwind, percussion at Craigsbank Church.
Come and welcome Bristo Community Concert Band who now rehearse every week at Craigsbank. We are delighted that they will bring their enormous collective talent to the sanctury for an evening of joyful, uplifting music.
Tickets on the door with suggested donation of £5 – proceeds to Craigsbank and BCCB
Welcoming back the alumni of the African Children’s Choir – this time as the Ubuntu Choir
12 April into your diary, 7.00pm, Craigsbank Church
The Internationally celebrated choir Ubuntu, alumni of the African Children’s Choir, are visiting us in April 2025 and will perform at Corstorphine Craigsbank Church. Thirteen bright young talented singers are performing in what will be a joyful and uplifting concert.
Tickets are by donation (suggested £10) with entrance for under 16s FREE.
Please note that we are hosting the concert, but we also need and want to host the 13 choir and five staff in our homes for one night on Saturday 12 April. The choir members will be aged 18 or older, so hosts won’t need to be PVG accredited. If you are able to host two or more members please contact Mike Brough.
Pop 12 April into your diary. 7.00pm, Craigsbank Church. This is an event not to be missed.
Read more about the Ubuntu Dream Tour on their website.
Tickets are by donation (suggested £10) with entrance for under 16s FREE.
Tickets available now from Sarah in the office or email administrator@craigsbankchurch.org.uk and at Sunday services.
The Internationally celebrated choir Ubuntu, alumni of the African Children’s Choir, are visiting us on 12 April 2025 as part of their Dream Tour and will perform at Corstorphine Craigsbank Church. Thirteen bright young talented singers will perform in what will be a joyful and uplifting concert.
Book your tickets now. We anticipate high demand. Tickets are by donation (suggested £10) with under 16s free of charge.
Tickets from administrator@craigsbankchurch.org.uk or after Sunday services. Or simply arrive and pay on the night.
An event NOT TO BE MISSED. This hugely popular choir have been meeting and rehearsing in the church halls for many years now and we are delighted to welcome them in concert. Book your tickets early.
An event NOT TO BE MISSED. This hugely popular choir have been meeting and rehearsing in the church halls for many years now and we are delighted to welcome them in concert. Book your tickets early.
Tickets, in aid of Craigsbank Church and Marie Curie, are by suggested donation of £10 for adults and £5 for children and available through the Church or choir members
Bruce Springsteen, Elvis, Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Billy Joel, The Beatles, The Temptations – and many more! Enjoy some of the best-loved songs from the past 100 years, made famous by great showmen throughout history and brought to life, a cappella style, by the Rolling Hills Chorus (Scotland’s premier barbershop chorus), Limelight Quartet (UK Barbershop Quartet Champions 2022) and Black Velvet Trio (Edinburgh’s foremost a cappella trio). Book now for an exciting musical extravaganza, featuring masterful groups, classic songs and sublime harmonies in the wonderful setting and acoustic glory of St Cuthbert’s Church, off Lothian Road.
The Greatest Showmen
St Cuthbert’s Church
11th August 7:30pm
12th August 2:30pm & 7:30pm
NOTE CONCESSION TICKETS AND FAMILY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE
Tickets from Fringe Box Office
And Eventbrite
For more information, click here
7.30pm Resurrection gathering at the Usher Hall – Free event (donation suggested)
For more information visit the website here.
Join the Bohemians and our own wonderful Singers for their Christmas concerts. The highlight of the season!
Three concerts are planned. The one at Craigsbank is on Thursday 8 December at 8pm but tickets for them all are available from Alison McKay -Email by clicking on Alison’s name, phone on 339 2229 or 07708473171, or see Alison after Sunday services to book your place!
The much anticipated ‘Pirates versus Mermaids’ musical with the Junior Music Makers will be performed on the afternoon of Sunday 20 November in Craigsbank Church Hall. Put the date in the diary and be sure not to miss out on a fun musical theatre afternoon.
There will be two performances, one at 2.00pm and one at 3.30pm. This event is free but ticketed. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Book your tickets now through the ticket portal or contact our church administrator, Ceri.
