About Bute Arts Society

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About Us / Who We Are

The Trustees of BAS (Bute Arts Society) are a group volunteer Arts Enthusiasts who have promoted in the main Classical Music on Bute for over 50 years but now diversifying into other spheres.

We are a registered Charity and currently we have just completed an Appeal to fund our own Grand Piano for the island and this is currently housed in the Isle of Bute Parish Church which is now our main concert venue. We now promote 22 performances in the 2026/27 Season from Chamber Music, to Opera, to Jazz! We are a registered Scottish Charity with a Constitution and are happy to provide further information as per the guidelines of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.

BAS is indebted to our many sponsors, funders and concertgoers for their continuing support and for making quality music available on Bute.

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Young People get in Free for BAS events!
We are proud that we are able to invite all young people on the island to attend our concerts without charge and this is due to the support of the Island Charity ‘For Bute’ and the for the Summer Galas, the D’Oyly Carte Trust.

Funders, Sponsors & Advertisers

We thank our concert Sponsors, Patrons, Season Ticket holders and Advertisers, who have made the 2026/25 Season possible and believe we have something for everyone to enjoy.

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In particular, we are indebted to 'For Bute' without whose support there would be many fewer performances.

Additionally, we are handsomely supported by Bute BID, Visit Bute and the Rothesay Common Good Fund of Argyll and Bute Council. Our Patrons, Friends and Season Ticket holders now contribute much to support our performing Season both financially and with volunteer assistance.

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Advertisers

Business Advertisers The Support of the businesses listed allows Bute Arts Society to provide informative Programmes at all concerts & events.

Bussey’s Carpets & Beds, Bute Signs & Graphics, The Castle Gallery, the Dressing Room, W & J Duncan Garage, Island Treasures/Afro-Celt Art, Flowers by Janine, the Kettledrum Bistro, John Murray Plumbing & Heating, Just Menswear, MacQueens of Rothesay Butchers, Carol Nunan Printmaker, Print Point, Rothesay Motor Services, Ruth Slater Artist, Michael Sweeney Plumbing.

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Patrons & Friends

PATRONS
The Patrons of Bute Arts Society are a group of Private Individuals who support the Arts on Bute. Benefits include invitations to receptions and special events. Patrons are listed in the concert Programmes. Funds support special Gala performances and larger events. Join at any time by contacting the Secretary. Membership is open to all and is £50 minimum annually.

FRIENDS
The Friends of Bute Arts Society are a group of Private Individuals who are supporters of the Society. Membership is open to all and is £20 annually.

Joining as a Friend allows us to show that we have support when making funding applications.

Tickets

SINGLE TICKETS - On Line or at the Door at Concert

Tickets for All Performances for the 2026/2027 Season can now be purchased in advance using the ‘WeGotTickets’ site who add a modest administrative charge to their Tickets. Buy tickets for our future events.

Alternatively go to their web site www.wegottickets.com and then use the search facility, inserting in the venue or Town of your performance and purchase from there. There will always be Tickets available at the Door and we now take Card Payments.

SEASON TICKETS

Obtain a season ticket saving £35 on both the Winter and Jazz Seasons.

Season Ticket holders assist the Society in planning for future concerts. They currently attract a £35 saving on the normal ticket price and are available from the start of the Season purchased either before by email to the Secretary and usually available at the first three concerts. If unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to family and friends. Seasons can now be purchased online from our page at WeGotTickets.com