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SUMMARY:National Piping Centre Summer Adult Gathering
DESCRIPTION: Join the NPC Adult Gatherings in 2023\nThe National Piping Centre is bringing you a series of Adult Gatherings in 2023 for pipers aged 18+\,which have been designed to give a fantastic social learning experience. This year we will be running in person workshops  as well as online events. \nThe dates for our 2023 schools are: \nSummer Adult Gathering : 31 July-3 August\nAutumn Adult Gathering: 30 October-2 November \nOur schools will run in two timezones\, one for in person teaching and one for online students. The in-person school will run during the day UK time (9am – 5pm UK time)\, with the online school running in the evenings (3pm – 9pm UK time). There will be no option for online learning during the day\, or in person learning in the evening. For the online schools to run in 2023\, we require a min of 6 students to register. Teachers for each school will be announced ahead of the event. \nThe school costs £275 in person and £240 online for the four days. \nBOOK MY GATHERING PLACE NOW \nWhere will we meet?\nThe in person schools will take place at one of the two National Piping Centre locations in Glasgow City Centre or West End. This will be confirmed nearer the time of your school. For our online schools\, you will join us on Zoom each day for your day of tuition! Once you have registered\, we will be in touch with more information about the school and how you can log in each day. \nWhat will I learn?\nOver the four days there will be group lessons\, 1-2-1 tuition\, Masterclass workshops and more for pipers. Each piping student will be provided with a digital music pack so everyone will have new music to learn. \nWhat will the school cost?\nIt is £275 GBP to register for a place on one of our  in person schools and £240 GBP for an online school. Registrations will open shortly. \nWhat will my timetable look like?\nWe are just finalising the exact timetable and will update this soon\, but you can expect 1-2-1 lessons\, practice time\, masterclasses\, workshops\, new music and more. These will be similar for in person and online tuition. \nWho will be teaching me?\nEach school will have a different teaching line up\, from our world-class professional pipers. Check back nearer the time to find out who will be teaching your course. \nIs It for me?\nIf you are still unsure about if it is right for you\, we asked attendees at our recent school to tell us about their experiences and here is what they had to say: \n” Thoroughly recommend attending an adult gathering at least once in your lifetime\, I’ve done it twice and it resulted both times in a positive step change in my piping.\nWorld class instructors\, fantastic location\, and an easy and open way of teaching” – Attended in person in Winter 2023 \n“I found the whole Gathering experience absolutely brilliant\, being able to attend in person\, the staff and guest tutors were so down to earth and approachable\, all being World famous Superstar Pipers. Everyone of them brought fountains of knowledge\, new techniques for us to consider for our level of piping\, and all where so passionate about piping\, that most lessons ran over\, which is so infectious. I’ve attended one or two Gatherings before\, all of which were well worth doing\, but this has to be the best todate. I’ve come away with renewed enthusiasm for my piping. I’ve always said\, if the NPC says this is how to do it\, no one can argue with that. I’ve had an amazing time\, met some old friends and made new ones\, will be booking for Spring 23. ” – Attended in person in Spring 2022 \nBOOK MY GATHERING PLACE NOW \nHearing Protection\nThe National Piping Centre requires all students to use hearing protection at all times when playing pipes. Hearing protection is available for purchase in our shop or free of charge from the earplug dispenser in both our piping school venues.\nFind out more
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/national-piping-centre-summer-adult-gathering/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre
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SUMMARY:Glengarry Highland Games (Maxville)
DESCRIPTION:Since the first Games were held in 1948\, the people of Glengarry have extended close to a million welcomes to visitors who come to see what is estimated to be one of the largest Highland Games in the world. Thousands of people find themselves drawn each year to Maxville to witness an outstanding display of music\, dance\, sports\, fiddling\, pageantry\, and tradition. \nPipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here \n 
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/glengarry-highland-games-maxville/
LOCATION:Glengarry Highland Games\, 34 Fair Street\, Maxville\, Ontario\, K0C 1T0
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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SUMMARY:Aboyne Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:•Crowds watch the massed bands at the start of the 2019 Aboyne Highland Games. Photo: HarryScott\, Deeside Camera Club\n\nOpen\, junior and local competitions including junior piobaireachd.\n\nFor more information and to enter https://register.aboynegames.com/
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/aboyne-highland-games/
LOCATION:The Green\, Aboyne\, Aberdeenshire\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morag McBeath":MAILTO:secretary@aboynegames.com
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SUMMARY:Bridge of Allan Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Bridge of Allan Highland Games are on Sunday 6th August 2023. All Grades and Drum Majors welcome. With over £8k worth of prize money up for grabs\, it’s another great opportunity to get out before the Worlds. Entries close on Sunday 23rd July\n\n\nhttps://rspba-landb.org/shop/dueslistbands.php
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/bridge-of-allan-highland-games/
LOCATION:Games Field\, Bridge of Allan\, Stirlingshire\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Mallaig and Morar Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Held at Lovat Memorial Field\, Morar\, from 12 noon \nJohn Gillies-Bourblach Special Ceòl Mòr Memorial Cup \nMacBrayne Cup for Marches \nStrathspey/Reel \nLocal Events \n18 & Under Simon MacKinnon Trophy \n•Photo of the Isle of Eigg and Rùm from Morar by JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/bagpipe.news
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/mallaig-morar-highland-games/
LOCATION:Lovat Memorial Field\, Morar\, Highland\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Ballater Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Ballater Piping Results 2022\nR Nicol Memorial Cup – Pibroch Champion Open\nBrian Lamond\, Dumfermline  \nEsso Piper Cup – Best Overall Piper Open\nSponsor – The Glenmuick Estate\nXavier Buderiou\, France \nValenzuela Shield – Local Piping Champion\nSponsor – Roaring Stag Coffee Roasters\nScott Grubis\, Royal Guard \nIan Smith Shield – Open Piping under 14yrs\nSponsor – Braemar Mountain Sports\nRory Menzie\, Aberdeen \nInchgeal Lodge Trophy – Open Piping 17 yrs and under\nSponsor – Inchgeal Lodge B & B\nRory Menzie\, Aberdeen \nJohnston Trophy – Local & Kindred Gatherings Piping 17 years and under\nCraig Mitchell \nThere have been Games held in Ballater since 1864 and\, apart from the war and pandemic years\, the Games have continued uninterrupted until the present day. The Games have been honoured in recent times by visits from Their Majesties the King and Queen\, The former\, Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. \nMany famous athletes and champions have competed at Ballater. Today the events form part of the circuits comprising the Glenfiddich Heavy Events Championship and the Grampian Games Qualifying Championship\, which encourages the younger athletes to participate in the heavy and field events. \nBallater Highland Games prides itself in having something for everyone\, young and old alike. On Games Day there are a number of varied trade stands\, together with a funfair for the children. On occasion\, personalities are to be seen\, and one memorable day a military 25 pounder was fired to signal the start of the Hill Race. \nTo complete the day\, Beat Retreat by the Pipe Bands is planned for 7pm on the Church Green in Ballater.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/ballater-highland-games/
LOCATION:Monaltrie Park\, Ballater\, Aberdeenshire\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Tattoo Metagama & Grand Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Western Isles Lottery Team have confirmed more detailed plans of the upcoming events they are organising\, culminating in an International showcase for everyone to enjoy.\n\n\n\nThe programme of events marks the 100th anniversary of the sailing of the Metagama from Stornoway\, transporting impoverished islanders to Canada in search of a new life. The separation of families and the departure of so many young and old islanders left an enduring mark on the Hebridean psyche and resonates with the plight of modern day.\n\n\n\nAn extravaganza of both local and international performers will entertain the expected crowds during Tattoo Metagama week.\nThe fun for everyone starts on Tuesday 8th August when the Fairground\, Continental Market and Craft Fairs open in the town centre and the week’s activities will increase as all the performers arrive.\n\n\n\nTickets are available from https://bit.ly/41578Oq\n\n\n\nThe following programme may be subject to amendments with more performers to be added. You can follow updates  by following the Team’s facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/westernisleslottery\n\n\n\nFRIDAY 11th AUGUST will see a Grand Concert take place in Lewis Sports Centre at 7.30pm at which most of the acts will perform\, including the World Class 78th Fraser Highland Pipe Band from Ontario\, Canada and Alyth McCormack & her Irish Band.\n\n\n\nSATURDAY 12th AUGUST starts with a Mass Pipe Band Display leading a spectacular Parade through Stornoway Town centre with all performers – at 2pm.\n\n\n\nLews Castle Green opens to the public at 3.00pm. Numerous activities\, are fun fair rides\, Inflatables\, Marquees hosting Country & Western/Line Dancing\, Children’s Folk Singing/Highland Dancing and a Ceilidh/Strip the Willow alongside a variety of food and drink outlets\, to entertain the crowds before the main Tattoo Metagama Event starts at 7pm.\n\n\n\nPerformances at the main event are varied with Lewis\, Lewis & Harris Youth\, Uist\, Sgoil Lionaclete\, Skye and Strathaven & District Pipe Bands joining the lead Pipe Band from Canada. Additional acts are travelling from throughout the UK.\n\n\n\nExpect to be mesmerised by Danny the Fire Performer\, a world class act from Somerset\, England who will have his own stage. Also billed are the Ragtime Dolls from Glasgow\, a fabulous 1920s-1940s inspired\, Female Close Harmony Trio with choreographed dance routines.\n\n\n\nThey are joined by Yee’s Hung Ga Kung Fu Academy in their spectacular costumes who have been recognised by the Martial Arts World as being champions in Lion Dance.\n\n\n\nAlyth McCormack\, with her Irish Band\, makes an exciting home return to Lewis. Alyth is a singer\, songwriter\, actor and filmmaker\, known for her pure voice and diversity. Raised on Lewis\, but now living in Ireland\, she has been the featured singer with the Chieftains for the last 15 years.\n\n\n\nSambayabamba is a Glasgwegian musical melting pot that has raised the roof around Scotland\, the UK and across Europe. They are an exuberant outfit with a heavy-weight live act including a thunderous 25 piece bateria and stomping brass section.\n\n\nAdditional artists\, a Mass Choir\, dancers and fireworks will complete the line up!\n\n\n\nTony Robson\, Lead Organiser said “We are preparing for an exciting International Event involving the whole of the Outer Hebrides\, from the west shore of Vatersay to the Butt of Lewis. It culminates with Tattoo Metagama on the Lews Castle Green on Saturday 12th August. Everybody is invited to enjoy this historic event”.\n\n\n\nThe Team have chosen to support Stornoway RNLI through donations received at the checkout point of ticket sales.\n\n\nTo join the Western Isles Lottery and help continue the improvement works across the entire Western Isles\, you can log on to www.westernisleslottery.co.uk To date\, more than £400\,000 has been distributed to over 100 projects.\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/tattoo-metagama-grand-concert/
LOCATION:Isle of Lewis\, Stornoway\, HS2 0XP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:LBPS 40th anniversary concert\, part 1
DESCRIPTION:The Lowland & Border Pipers’ Society marks its 40th year with the first of two shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. \nTonight’s show features three young\, exciting exponents of the music of Scotland’s lowland and border areas: Finlay MacVicar\, Iain Gelston and Calum Armstrong.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/lbps-40th-anniversary-concert-part-1/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Unitarian Church\, 7 Castle Terrace\, Edinburgh EH1 2DP\, 7 Castle Terrace\, Edinburgh\, EH1 2DP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Ulster Pipe Band Championships
DESCRIPTION:Playing Requirements\n\n\n\n\nGrade 1:\nMarch\, Strathspey and Reel (Min 4-parted tunes) & Medley (Submit 2)\n\n\nGrade 2:\nMarch\, Strathspey and Reel (Submit 2).\n\n\nGrade 3a:\nMedley.\n\n\nGrade 3b:\nMedley.\n\n\nGrade 4a:\nMarch\, Strathspey and Reel.\n\n\nGrade 4b:\nMarch Selection.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/ulster-pipe-band-chamionships/
LOCATION:Lough Road Antrim\, BT41 4FA\, Lough Rd\, Antrim\, Co. Antrim\, BT41 4FA\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBNI":MAILTO:info@rspbani.org
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SUMMARY:North Berwick Highland Games
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URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/north-berwick-highland-games/
LOCATION:Recreation Park\, North Berwick\, East Lothian\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Abernethy Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:The solo piping entry form can be downloaded here: https://nethybridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Solo-Piping-entry-form.pdf \nEntries must be received by August 5\, 2023. \n \nRESULTS FROM 2022\nOpen Piping Pibroch for the Lord Strathspey Cup:\n1 Adam Cameron-Taylor\, Australia; 2 Neil Esslemont\, Aylesbury; 3 Angus MacPhee\, Inverness; 4 Alan Clark\, Aberdeen; 5 Leslie Hutt\, Inverness. \nMarch:\n1 Alan Clark\, Aberdeen; 2 Angus MacPhee\, Inverness; 3 Neil Esslemont\, Aylesbury; 4 Leslie Hutt\, Inverness. \nStrathspey & Reel for the Banks Brothers Centenary Trophy:\n1 Alan Clark\, Aberdeen; 2 Angus MacPhee\, Inverness; 3 Leslie Hutt\, Inverness; 4 Neil Esslemont\, Aylesbury. \nJig for the Ibbertson Memorial Cup:\n1 Alan Clark\, Aberdeen; 2 Neil Esslemont\, Aylesbury; 3 Adam Cameron-Taylor\, Australia. \nThe Gordon Cup awarded to the competitor who accumulates most points in the Senior Open Piping:\nAlan Clark\, Aberdeen. \nJunior Open Piping March 4 part 17 years & under for the Ewen MacDonald Memorial Trophy:\n1 Grace Kelman\, Inverness; 2 Kyle Cameron\, Rosemarkie; 3 Laura Robertson\, Fort William; 4 Dan MacKinnon\, Dingwall. \nStrathspey & Reel for the George Centenary Trophy:\n1 Kyle Cameron\, Rosemarkie; 2 Laura Robertson\, Fort William; 3 Grace Kelman\, Inverness; 4 Dan MacKinnon\, Dingwall. \nJig 17 years & under:\n1 Kyle Cameron\, Rosemarkie; 2 Grace Kelman\, Inverness; 3 Laura Robertson\, Fort William; 4 Dan MacKinnon\, Dingwall. \nDavid Grant Blyth Cup for the most promising piper 17 years & under:\nKyle Cameron\, Rosemarkie \nDrumming Open:\n1 Tyler Smith\, Forres & District Pipe Band; 2 Scott Dingwall\, Portsoy & District Pipe Band; 3 Kirsty McCallum\, Forres & District Pipe Band; 4 Charlie Eaglesham\, City of Inverness Youth Pipe Band. \nJunior (14 to 17):\n1 Charlie Eaglesham\, City of Inverness Youth Pipe Band; 2 Tyler Smith\, Charlie Eaglesham\, City of Inverness Youth Pipe Band; 3 Michael MacKay\, City of Inverness Youth Pipe Band; 4 Lola Lovie\, Portsoy & District Pipe Band. \nJunior (13 & under):\n1 Callum Hymers\, City of Inverness Youth Pipe Band. Pipe Bands Winner of the Pipe Band Challenge Shield: Portsoy Pipe Band.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/abernethy-highland-games-2/
LOCATION:Games Field\, Nethy Bridge\, PH25 3DA\, Nethy Bridge\, Inverness-shire\, PH25 3DA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fergus Scottish Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town of Fergus\, Ontario. This year’s Festival features Heavy Events Competitions\, Pipe Band Competitions\, Highland Dancers\, over 50 Clans & Heritage Village\, Whisky Tasting\, McKiddie’s Centre\, Celtic musicians and international vendors featuring Scottish wares and fares!
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/fergus-scottish-festival-2/
LOCATION:Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex\, 550 Belsyde Ave. E.\, Fergus\, Ontario\, N1M 3S1\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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SUMMARY:Piping Live! 2023
DESCRIPTION:There are so many musical highlights to be found at the Piping Live! festival.  It’s a wonderful week of bagpipe music\, mostly showcasing Highland and Scottish bellows pipes\, but the festival welcomes piping traditions from all over the world.  Come to a concert\, visit for a few days\, or even the full week and celebrate the 20th year of the festival \nVisit the Piping Live! Events page here to see what is on offer for 2023 \n \nAnd have a look at the Piping Live highlights from 2022 below\, for a photographic flavour of the festival. \nWhat’s on at Piping Live! Monday\, August 14 \n \nWhat’s on at Piping Live! Tuesday\, August 15 \n \nWhat’s on at Piping Live! Wednesday\, August 16 \n \nWhat’s on at Piping Live! Thursday\, August 17 \n \nWhat’s on at Piping Live! Friday\, August 18 \n \n 
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/piping-live-2019/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Piping Centre":MAILTO:learn@thepipingcentre.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Piping Live! LBPS present… inB
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Lowland & Border Pipers’ Society concert at Piping Live! features the new bellows piping ensemble\, inB. The quartet comprises Fin Moore\, Brighde Chaimbeul\, Tiarnàn O’Duinnchinn and Louise Mulcahy. \nThe sound of the four sets of pipes and drones playing in harmony creates a rich and deep musical landscape which celebrates the connections and history between Scotland and Ireland. \nThe band took its name because the performers all play … in B.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-lbps-presents-inb/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre
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SUMMARY:Pipe Idol Final 2023
DESCRIPTION: \n•Pipe Idol 2022 winner Luke Kennedy being presented with his Fred Morrison Reel Pipes by Finlay MacDonald. Photo: JohnSlavin @designfolk.com / Bagpipe.news\n \nWho will be crowned Pipe Idol 2023?\nAfter four heats of fierce competition the four finalists will play one last time in front of a panel of secret judges in the National Piping Centre auditorium to see who will be crowned champion. Watch throughout the week as the heats take place at the Street Cafe to see who makes it through to the grand final.. Thanks to Fred Morrison Pipes for their generous sponsorship of this event. \nBUY TICKETS HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrevious winners of Pipe Idol are: \n\n\n\n2022 – Luke Kennedy; 2019 – Brodie Watson-Massey; 2018 – Hamish Reade; 2017 – Robbie MacIsaac; 2016 – Callum Craib; 2015 – Scott Barrie; 2014 – Calum Brown; 2013 – Angus J. MacColl; 2012 – Connor Sinclair; 2011 – Sarah Muir; 2010 – Alex Gandy; 2009 – James MacKenzie; 2008 – Cameron Drummond; 2007 – Cameron Scott; 2006 – Keith Bowes \n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2019 winner Brodie Watson-Massey. Photo: JohnSlavin @designfolk.com / Bagpipe.news\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2018 winner Hamish Reade with Fred Morrison. Photo: JohnSlavin @designfolk.com / Bagpipe.news\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2017 winner Robbie MacIsaac. ©JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2016 winner Callum Craib with Fred Morrison. Photo: JohnSlavin @designfolk.com / Bagpipe.news\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2015 winner Scott Barrie. Photo: JohnSlavin @designfolk.com / Bagpipe.news\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2013 winner Angus J. MacColl. Photo: JohnSlavin @designfolk.com / Bagpipe.news\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2012 winner Connor Sinclair. Photo: JohnSlavin @designfolk.com / Bagpipe.news\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2011 winner Sarah Muir with Fred Morrison. Photo: JohnSlavin @designfolk.com / Bagpipe.news\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2010 winner Alex Gandy. Photo: JohnSlavin @designfolk.com / Bagpipe.news\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2009 winner James Duncan MacKenzie with Fred Morrison.\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2008 winner Cameron Drummond with Nigel Richard. Photo: Derek Maxwell\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2007 winner Cameron Scott. Photo: Derek Maxwell\n\n\n\n\n\n•Pipe Idol 2006 winner Keith Bowes with Fred Morrison. Photo: Derek Maxwell\n\n\n\n\n\n•Jonathon Graham piping in the very first edition of Pipe Idol in 2004\, when the festival was named Piping Hot.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/pipe-idol-final-2023/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Piping Centre":MAILTO:learn@thepipingcentre.co.uk
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SUMMARY:World Pipe Band Championships 2023
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for The World Pipe Band Championships 2023 on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 August go on sale at 10am today\, Tuesday 27 June\, and are available from: https://www.theworlds.co.uk.\n  \n\n•Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band celebrate their Grade 1 win in 2022. This was a record breaking 13 World Championship Grade 1 win for Pipe Major Richard Parkes as leader of Field Marshal Montgomery\, which breaks the long-standing record held by Pipe Major Ian MacLellan BEM. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nResults from 2022\nGrade 1 \n\nField Marshal Montgomery\nInveraray and District\nScottish Power\nSt Laurence O’Toole\nPeoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia\nSimon Fraser University\n\nGrade 2 \n\nBuchan Peterson\nRavara\nUddingston\nRoyal Burgh of Annan\nCity of Edinburgh\nManorcunningham\n\nGrade 3a \n\nJohnstone\nDeeside Caledonia\nMatt Boyd Memorial\nCoalburn I.O.R.\nTullylagan\nClogher and District\n\nGrade 3b \n\nRoyal Scots Dragoon Guards Pipes and Drums\nEdradour Pitlochry and Blair Atholl\nMajor Sinclair Memorial\nAugharan\nMethil and District\nCullybackey\n\nGrade 4a \n\nKildoag\nGransha\nBrisbane Boys’ College Pipe Band\nLower Clyde Pipes and Drums\nDurham Regional Police\nUddingston Strathclyde\n\nGrade 4b \n\nSyerla and District\n1st Troon Boys Brigade\nKilbarchan\nBlack Raven\nCity of Discovery\nBrisbane Boys College Pipe Band\n\nJuvenile \n\nDollar Academy\nGeorge Watson’s College\nSt Thomas Episcopal School\nPreston Lodge High School\n\nNovice Juvenile A \n\nDollar Academy\nWest Lothian Schools\nGeorge Heriot’s School\nGeorge Watson’s College\nStirling and District Schools\n\nNovice Juvenile B \n\nHigh School of Dundee\nNorth Lanarkshire Schools\nSt Columba’s School\nRenfrewshire Schools\nOban High School\nLochgelly High School\n\n  \nhttps://www.theworlds.co.uk/about/rewatch-the-worlds-2022 \nhttps://www.theworlds.co.uk/what-bands-competed-in-2022
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/world-pipe-band-championships-3/
LOCATION:Glasgow Green\, Glasgow\, G1 5DB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Stirling Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Stirling Highland Games is one of central Scotland’s great annual cultural sporting events\, welcoming up to 8000 visitors annually. The event provides a great day out for visitors whilst also supporting the charity partner as a practical learning experience for young people. Stirling Highland Games can now trace its history back to the Stirling Chapmen of 1818 when the highland games included: ‘Tilting at the Ring’\, ‘Foot Races’ and ‘Horse Races’. \nStirling Highland Games not only showcases traditional Highland games competitions like tossing the caber and Highland dancing\, but it also offers visitors an affordable ‘festival style’ day out with lots to see and do including a Traders Village showcasing food and drinks producers as well as quality market traders; an on-site Heritage Walking Tour\, an Activities Challenge area for the kids; and some Creative Arts performances. \nThe games field is located within Stirling Sports Village and offers spectacular views over to the National Wallace Monument\, Cambuskenneth Abbey and Stirling Castle. As an approved Member of the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association\, we offer visitors a full programme of traditional Highland Games competitions to watch including Athletics\, Youth Running\, Cycling\, Highland Dancing\, Heavyweights\, long jump and triple jump and there are also several Pipe band performances spread throughout the day. \nVisitors are encouraged to take part in our Visitor Races on the running track and our Activities Challenge area is where the kids can enjoy giving several sports a go on an all-weather pitch including mini highland games.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/stirling-highland-games/
LOCATION:Stirling Sports Village\, Borrowmeadow Farm Road\, Stirling\, FK7 7UJ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stirling Highland Games":MAILTO:office@stirlinghighlandgames.com
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SUMMARY:Crieff Highland Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Solo Piping – 2023 Entries now Open!\nThe event expects to attract local and international world-class competitors alike as it falls just days before the Argyllshire Gathering – the pinnacle of the piping competition year. \nThis year will feature four main events\, Open Piobaireachd\, Open MSR\, Junior MSR and Junior Jig. \nTUNE REQUIREMENTS \nOpen Piobaireachd: Submit 3 Tunes \nOpen MSR: Submit 3 marches\, 3 strathspeys and 3 reels \nJunior MSR: Submit 1 \nJunior Jig: Submit 1 \nSolo piping registrations will close on Friday\, August 4th\, 2023 \nCOMPETITORS: Please CLICK HERE to complete the online entry form. \n** In the event of a large entry\, numbers may be capped.**
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/crieff-highland-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Market Park\, King Street\, Crieff\, PH7 3EH\, Market Park\, Crieff\, Perthshire\, PH7 3EH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Argyllshire Gathering
DESCRIPTION:•The March to the Games on the second day of the Argyllshire Gathering 2022. From left in front row: Gold Medal winner Jamie Forrester\, Derek Midgley\, Former Winners’ MSR winner Connor Sinclair\, MacGregor Memorial Piobaireachd winner Cameron May\, and Silver Medal winner Calum Watson. \n\nEntries for the open competitions (Gold\, Silver\, March\, Strathspey and Reel A and B) must be lodged according to the published timetable\, the critical date being 31st January each year for requesting a Ruling on Eligibility from the Joint Committee. Late entries will not be accepted. \nSuccessful applicants will be contacted by email by the end of March 2023\, and will then be asked to pay the £50 Entrance Fee (where appropriate) and submit their selection of tunes. \n\n\n\n\nNo entry fee is required from competitors in the MacGregor Memorial\, the Intermediate March\, Strathspey and Reel\, Local Competitions or the Junior March\, Strathspey and Reel. Juniors and locals can enter on the field!
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-argyllshire-gathering-3/
LOCATION:Mossfield Park\, Soroba Rd\, Oban\, Argyll & Bute\, PA34 4JB
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SUMMARY:Lonach Highland Gathering 2023
DESCRIPTION:Lonach Games has announced that this year\, and for the next 50 years\, a generous donor has given £1000 towards the piobaireachd competitions. The date is Saturday\, August 26\, between the Oban and Inverness competitions\, so is a golden opportunity for pipers from all over to come to beautiful Strathdon in Aberdeenshire. Enter here before August 13 preferably\, although this year entries are accepted on the field. \n\n\n\nThe winner will receive £500 and the Charles Morrison medal. Second place will receive £300\, and third place £200. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n•Charles Morrison\nThe donation has been made by Ivan Reid in memory of his uncle Charles Morrison\, a man of music\, born 1899\, served in WW1\, emigrated to Canada before returning to his native land to work in the family grocers business.  He piped with the Lonach Pipe Band\, still a strong force today\, and he also played the fiddle\, the cornet and the saw.\n\n\n\nIn a programme note Ivan Reid writes: “In the days before television brought the curtain down on DIY entertainment\, Uncle Charlie and his fiddling friends would often gather to make music\, an impromptu concert in the store of the shop. His expertise in prising music from a crosscut saw\, held upright between the knees\, the blade twisted to various degrees and played with a bow was demonstrated on stage as a member of our local concert party\, The Strathdon Sparklers.” \n\n\n\nIt was Ivan Reid’s respect for his Uncle’s love of the music and the associated camaradarie which led to the gift being made. \n\n\n\nIvan added: “In years to come my wish is for pipers to mark on their calendar the fourth Saturday in August when in increasing numbers they journey to the arena in Bellabeg to compete in friendly rivalry. \n\n\n\n“My Uncle Charlie would have smiled saying\, ‘I like the sound of that’.”
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/lonach-highland-gathering/
LOCATION:Bellabeg\, Strathdon\, Aberdeenshire\, AB36 8UL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:North Lanark Highland Games (Almonte)
DESCRIPTION:Pipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/north-lanark-highland-games-almonte/
LOCATION:Almonte Fair Grounds\, 195 Water Street\, Mississippi Mills\, Ontario\, K0A\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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SUMMARY:Capt. John A. MacLellan Memorial Dinner and Recital
DESCRIPTION:Douglas Gardiner\, President of the the Eagle Pipers’ Society made an announcement yesterday\, February 16\, about the Captain John A. MacLellan MBE Memorial Dinner & Recital for 2023. Douglas said: “I am pleased to confirm The Eagle Pipers’ Society will once again be running The Captain John A. MacLellan MBE Memorial Dinner & Recital Competition on Saturday\, August 26\, 2023. \n“The venue will be the Caledonian Hotel\, Edinburgh.  Dress code is black tie. Tickets are £60 each and can be bought on The Eagle Pipers’ Society website: The Captain John A. MacLellan MBE Memorial Dinner | The Eagle Pipers’ Society\, Edinburgh. \n“The evening is currently Edinburgh’s only premier solo piping event and honours of one of our founding members.  It also provides a rare platform for the playing of 20th century piobaireachd.   The success of the dinner since its inception in helping to bring Captain John’s tunes into the popular competitive repertoire is illustrated by his tunes winning first prize at the Glenfiddich in 2019\, first and second prizes in the Bratach Gorm in 2021 and first prize in the Gold Medal at The Argyllshire Gathering in 2022. \n“We are once again indebted to the generous support of The William Grant Foundation.” \nhttps://eaglepipers.wordpress.com/
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/capt-john-a-maclellan-memorial-dinner-recital/
LOCATION:The Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel\, Princes Street\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eagle Pipers' Society":MAILTO:euananderson@me.com
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SUMMARY:The Northern Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration for The Northern Meeting 2023 is now open \nEntry to the competition is restricted to those of the highest calibre and competition is intense. Only around 100 competitors are selected to take part in the various events. These include the classic Piobaireachd\, March\, Strathspey and Reel and Hornpipes and Jigs.  The competition also caters for younger players with numbers in the junior competition increasing to some 30-40\, reflecting the expanding interest in schools. \nSenior pipers should register here
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-northern-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Eden Court Theatre\, Bishops Rd.\, Inverness\, Highland\, IV3 5SA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Northern Meeting Junior competition
DESCRIPTION:The prestigious Junior Solo Piping Competitions held at the Northern Meeting are now open to all applicants from the United Kingdom and the wider world. The 2022 Competition will be held at Eden Court Theatre\, Inverness on Friday\, September 1\, 2023. \nThe application form for Junior Pipers can be downloaded from here \nIn the past\, these competitions have been restricted to competitors from the Highland counties of Scotland but the Northern Meeting wishes to hold a junior competition which is of a similar standing to its senior competition by making it open to all. \nThere will be Piobaireachd and March\, Strathspey and Reel competitions for two age groups – under 15 and under 18. \nA number of trophies have been presented for the Junior Competitions including The Pipe Major William Ross Trophy\, the Macinnes Cup\, The Northern Meeting Piobaireachd Quaich\, the Evan Macrae Trophy\, the Royal British Legion Brooch\, the Esther Mackenzie Trophy and the Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation Cup. \nApplications should be made before 31 May 2023 on the downloadable form.   Payment of entry fee (£15) should be made by Paypal\, Debit or Credit Card. \n 
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-northern-meeting-junior-competition/
LOCATION:Eden Court Theatre\, Bishops Rd.\, Inverness\, Highland\, IV3 5SA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Braemar Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Braemar Gathering is always held on the first Saturday in September in The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Braemar. \nWhile there have been Gatherings of one sort or another at Braemar since the days of King Malcolm Canmore nine hundred years ago\, the Gathering has been run in its present form since 1832. During much of that time large crowds have come each year to acclaim their Monarch as Chieftain of the Braemar Gathering. \nTraditionally\, the organisers of the Gathering were the Braemar Highland Society\, originally established as the Braemar Wright Society in July 1815 and granted Royal status by Queen Victoria in1866. It is the oldest surviving Friendly Society in the UK. \nSince 1848\, The Gathering has been attended regularly by the reigning Monarch and members of the Royal Family. The foot races at The Gathering are the world’s oldest\, having been organised on a regular basis since 1832. \nDuring this event\, you will get to experience the Massed Pipe Bands\, Heavy events\, Highland Dancing\, Tug-o’-War\, Track and Field\, Solo Piping and many other traditions and activities associated with the culture and heritage of the Highland Gathering in the heart of Scotland.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/braemar-gathering/
LOCATION:Games Park\, Braemar\, Aberdeenshire\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Weekend Piping Club
DESCRIPTION:The Weekend Piping Club is a fantastic learning place for new players and those that already play. Aimed at young people aged 17 & under\, classes are taught in small groups here at The National Piping Centre in McPhater Street. There are three levels\, all of which will run for 12 weeks with the Glasgow schools term dates. \nThe Weekend Piping Club will take place on Saturdays. \nThe dates for 2023 Autumn term is Saturday 2nd September – Saturday 16th December \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOW \nYou can sign up now for the following levels: \nComplete Beginners* Aged 17&U\nTime: 11am-12noon (1 hour class)\nCost £80 for 12 weeks on either Saturday or Sunday\nCourse content: introductory exercises and demonstrations\, taught by ear using TNPC Tutorbook. \n*Please note: practice chanters and books can be purchased from the Bagpipe Shop in-person or online \nBeginners Aged 17&U\nTime: 10am – 11am (1 hour class)\nCost £80 for 12 weeks on either Saturday or Sunday\nCourse content: Those that can play scale and one or two grace notes\, including those who have taken our complete beginners course.\nPlease note: You do not need to have done our complete beginners course in order to join at this level. \nPipers (Aged 17&U)\nTime: 10am-12 noon (2 hour class)\nCost: £120 for 12 weeks on either Saturday or Sunday\nCourse content: This course will focus on Technique\, Repertoire & Performance Practice \nThe teachers for Autumn/Winter term will be Robyn McKay\, Ben Muir\, Ceitidh NicDhòmhnaill and Ailis Sutherland. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOW \nFor more information please contact: asutherland@thepipingcentre.co.uk \n \n•Tutor Ailis Sutherland chatting with some of the young members of the Weekend Piping Club.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-weekend-piping-club/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Piping Centre":MAILTO:learn@thepipingcentre.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Peebles Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Next Games – Saturday 2nd September 2023\nPeebles Highland Games is the biggest gathering of its kind in the Borders. Events include traditional heavy events\, pipe band competition\, drum major competition\, highland dancing competition\, haggis hurling\, loads of stalls\, fairground rides\, plus great food and drink and much more. A great day out held in the idyllic setting of Hay Lodge Park. \nChieftains Parade 10:45 – Tontine Hotel Square Highland Games 11am to 5pm – Hay Lodge Park \n\nNovice B & Grade 4B March – Pipe Band Ring 11:15\nNovice A & Grade 4A MSR – Pipe Band Ring 12:50\nGrade 3 & Juvenile – Pipe Band Ring 14:45\nGrade 2 – Pipe Band Ring 16:00\nDrum Majors Dress Pipe Band Ring 14:15\nDrum Majors Discipline Marching and Flourish Main Field 15:00\nMarch On and Presentation of Trophies Main Field 16:30 – 17:00\n\nEntry Prices 2023 (Subject to confirmation at time) \nAdults £8 / Children 5-16 and Seniors £5 / Children under 5 years FREE / Car Parking £5
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/peebles-highland-games/
LOCATION:Hay Lodge Park\, Peebles\, Scottish Borders
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SUMMARY:Springbank Invitational Solo Piping Competition
DESCRIPTION:•Willie McCallum photographed at the 2016 Springbank Invitational. Photo: Derek Maxwell. \n  \n\nEight of the world’s best pipers will be competing at The Springbank Invitational Competition\, held at the Argyll Arms Hotel\, Campbeltown\, Argyllshire\, on Saturday\, September 16\, 2023\, commencing 10am. \n\n\n\nThe competition was initiated in 2000 by the Kintyre Piping Society and has been sponsored by the local Springbank Distillery since its inception. \n\n\n\nThis year’s invitees are Callum Beaumont\, Alasdair Henderson\, Finlay Johnston\, Fred Morrison\, Stuart Liddell\, Angus MacColl\, Willie McCallum and Iain Speirs. Judges this year are Robert Barnes\, Willie Morrison and John Wilson. \n\n\n\n\n\nTravellers to Campbeltown for the competition are always given a special welcome by the Society which has been in existence for 70 years. It is hoped that the journey to hear some of the world’s best pipers in the town will inspire young players to take their piping to the highest level. \n\n\n\nLast year’s winner was Angus MacColl of Benderloch. \n\n\n\n\n•The 2022 competitors were second from left: Alasdair Henderson\, Ben Duncan\, Finlay Johnston\, Glenn Brown\, Willie McCallum\, Angus MacColl\, Sarah Muir and Gordon McCready. Judges in front row were Dr Angus MacDonald\, Willie Morrison and John Wilson.\n\n\n\n\n\n•Campbeltown\, Argyll and Bute\, Scotland. Fishing boats moored in the harbour with Campbeltown in the background.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/springbank-invitational-solo-piping-competition/
LOCATION:Argyll Arms Hotel\, Campbeltown\, Argyll & Bute\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Glengarry Cup
DESCRIPTION:•Glengarry Cup competitors in 2022 with winner Ian K. MacDonald and PPBSO organisers Karine Mayers and Michael Grey. \nThe Glengarry Cup is organised by the Ottawa branch of the PPBSO and it has been awarded since the 1980s when it was donated by the Glengarry Pipe Band. Past winners include Bruce Gandy\, Colin MacLellan\, Michael Grey\, Andrew Hayes\, Rob Crabtree\, Andrea Boyd\, Matt MacIsaac\, Ian K. MacDonald and many others. \n  \n \n•The Glengarry Cup: The PPBSO Ottawa Branch annual cup competition for March\, Strathspey and Reel
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-glengarry-cup/
LOCATION:Army Officer’s Mess\, 149 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, 149 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTSTAMP:20261101T235414
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SUMMARY:40th Nicol-Brown solo piping competition
DESCRIPTION:The 40th Nicol-Brown Amateur Invitational Contest will be held at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville\, Maryland\, hosted in partnership for the first time with the Institute of Musical Traditions. The weekend will begin with a judges’ recital on Friday evening\, October 6\, followed by the contest and award ceremony on Saturday\, October 7. Save the dates and watch this space for details. \nJudges’ Recital\nFriday\, October 6\, 2023 at 7:30 pm Eastern Time\nSt. Mark Presbyterian Church\n10701 Old Georgetown Road\nRockville\, Maryland \nThe 2023 Nicol-Brown Judges:\nDr. Jack Taylor (Aboyne\, Scotland)\nNick Hudson (Houston\, Texas)\nAmy Garson (Ottawa\, Ontario) \n \nThe 2021 video concert remains available on YouTube\, presented as a benefit for the continuing mission of encouraging amateur piping. The Nicol-Brown committee is tremendously grateful to the 2021 judging panel—Roddy MacLeod\, MBE\, Bob Worrall\, Jenny Hazzard\, and Nick Hudson—for their generosity in sharing their talents with all of us. \nDonations to the Nicol-Brown are always welcome.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-40th-nicol-brown-solo-piping-competition/
LOCATION:St Mark Presbyterian Church\, 10701 Old Georgetown Road\, North Bethesda\, MD\, MD 20852
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paula Glendinning":MAILTO:glenpaula@gmail.com
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