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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: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: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: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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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: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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ORGANIZER;CN="Abernethy Highland Games":MAILTO:grantpf@doctors.net.uk
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SUMMARY:North Berwick Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/north-berwick-highland-games/
LOCATION:Recreation Park\, North Berwick\, East Lothian\, 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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Piping Centre":MAILTO:learn@thepipingcentre.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230730
DTSTAMP:20261101T233431
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SUMMARY:Scottish Pipe Band Championhips 2023
DESCRIPTION:•Glasgow Skye Pipe Band at the Scottish Pipe Band Championships in 2012 with the famous Dumbarton Rock as the scenic backdrop.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/scottish-pipe-band-championhips/
LOCATION:Levengrove Park\, Dumbarton\, West Dumbartonshire\, G82 4AZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230729
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SUMMARY:Belfast TradFest: Smallpipes & Bagpipes - Finn Moore & Scott Wallace
DESCRIPTION:SMALLPIPES with FIN MOORE \nMonday 24th – Friday 28th July | 10am – 1pm | Ulster University\, York Street\, BT15 1ED \nInstruments are available to hire for this class. Please contact us for more information. \nFin Moore is a piper\, born & bred. He plays the Highland pipes\, Border pipes and Scottish Small Pipes. For five years\, he played in the Vale of Atholl Juvenile Band and is now working with his father\, Hamish\, as very successful pipe makers. They have made nearly 1000 sets of pipes. Their pipes are played all over the world and appear on dozens of recordings. \nFin is currently playing with Dannsa\, and Sarah Hoy as part of a fiddle and pipes duo. He is also member of the pipe quartet Seudan who have just released their debut album on Greentrax records. Seudan play reproductions of 18th-century Highland pipes and mostly play traditional Scottish tunes. Although he hasn’t recorded a solo album yet\, he appears on several compilations. Fin has also been practising his step dancing\, which means he can sometimes be seen giving a step or two! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Summer School’s team of tutors is made up of internationally renowned performers with proven track records as teachers and educationalists. The primary means of teaching and learning will be ‘by ear’ with an emphasis in the less experienced classes of assisting pupils to develop oral/aural skills in addition to instrumental competency and developing core repertoire. All classes are designed for intermediate to advanced (minimum 2 years instrument experience) adults and children over 6 years of age. \nCost: £150 for five days*\, fee includes admission to all afternoon events except 1-to-1 clinics. Does not include evening concerts or céilís. \n**Save over £20 per masterclass when booking throughout May & June – apply MAY/JUNE2023 at the checkout after putting all the classes in the cart. Not applicable with any other discount code. \n\n\n\n\nMonday 24th – Friday 28th July | 10am – 1pm | Ulster University\, York Street\, BT15 1ED \n\nHIGHLAND PIPES with SCOTT WALLACE \nMonday 24th – Friday 28th July | 10am – 1pm | Ulster University\, York Street\, BT15 1ED \nScott Wallace is a multi-award-winning bagpiper who has a successful solo piping career having won all of the major senior titles in Ireland and has been a regular in prize lists in Scotland. He has played as a member of both world championship winning pipe bands\, Field Marshal Montgomery & St Laurence O’Toole. Over a 13-year stretch he has won every major title multiple times including 6 world titles. He is a current member of Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band. \nScott is also a multi-instrumentalist and a world-renowned composer\, who has used his wealth of experience and travels to compose and arrange music not only for the bagpipe\, but as part of various ensembles. In 2018\, he released his collection\, “Indigenous”.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/belfast-tradfest-smallpipes-bagpipes-finn-moore/
LOCATION:Ulster University\, 2-24 York Street\, Belfast\, BT15 1AP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230723T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230723T183000
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SUMMARY:Invitational Solo Highland Piping Competition at Belfast Tradfest
DESCRIPTION:Belfast TradFest has world-class traditional music concerts\, fiery pub sessions and a growing summer school of traditional music. It is set to celebrate its 5th edition this July across Belfast UNESCO City of Music. The festival marks this milestone with an ambitious programme of music\, that will be held between Saturday July 23 – Sunday July 30.   \nAs part of this programme the Belfast Tradfest Invitational Solo Highland Piping Competition will take place in the Deer’s Head\, Belfast on Sunday\, July 23 at 4pm.  Six of Ireland’s top pipers compete to be crowned winner of the Belfast TradFest Solo Highland Piping Competition. Each piper will perform a 6-8 minute medley selection of their choice showcasing their unique playing styles. \nThe confirmed competitors are Alan Glenholmes\, Alistair Donaghy\, Ashley McMichael\, Kris Coyle and Reece Doherty. \nTickets for the competition are £5 and can be booked through the Highland Piping Competition page here.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/invitational-solo-highland-piping-competition-at-belfast-tradfest/
LOCATION:Deer’s Head\, 1–3 Lower Garfield St\, Belfast\, N Ireland\, BT1 1FP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230723
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SUMMARY:Renfrew Pipe Band Competition
DESCRIPTION:Pipe Band entry forms here\nPublic transport to the park is also available with a number of bus stops conveniently located around Robertson Park on Inchinnan Road and Paisley Road. McGill’s run a number of services through Renfrew\, including the environmentally friendly Switch 26 and Switch 23 services. \nMore information about the event can be found at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/renfrew-pipe-band-competition/
LOCATION:Robertson Park\, Inchinnan Road\, Renfrew\, Renfrewshire\, PA4 8LY
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SUMMARY:Inveraray Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:The Inveraray Highland Games takes place in the grounds of Inveraray Castle on Tuesday\, July 18\, 2023. Solo piping entries for the Games are now being accepted and must arrive with the Piping Secretaries no later than 23.59hrs on Friday June 23. \nThe Senior entry form can be found here – https://form.jotform.com/70336003693350 \nThe Junior entry form can be found here – https://form.jotform.com/70336019427352 \nAll senior competitions are limited to the first 25 entries received\, a draw will take place after the closing date and if required a reserve list will be used. Competitors not picked in the draw will be notified and refunded through PayPal. Entry Fees: Chanter £1.00; Junior events £3.00; all other events £5.00 \nRequired Tunes\nPlease note on the day of the competition the following number of tunes must be submitted to the judges: \nJunior Under 18 Open – 2 Piobaireachds; 2 Marches; 2 Strathspeys/Reels \nGrade C – 3 Piobaireachds; 3 Marches; 3 Strathspeys; 3 Reels \nGrade P\, A & B – 4 Piobaireachds; 4 Marches; 4 Strathspeys; 4 Reels \n(Changes to piobaireachd tunes must be submitted to piping@inveraray-games.co.uk no later than July 7\, 2023) \nIf you have any queries please contact the piping team at piping@inveraray-games.co.uk \nRules\n\nEntry to the competition includes form and payment. Competitors will only be entered into their chosen event(s) once they complete the entry form and full payment has been received.\nAny competitor who is unable to attend the competition after entry must notify the Secretaries at the very latest on the day before competition. Failure to do this without reason may result in refusal of entry in subsequent years.\nCompetitors must report to the Secretaries tent on arrival to register. Once registered\, competitors will be requested to confirm their attendance with the designated platform steward.\nCompetitors must be in attendance no later than the advertised reporting time or other notified time\, failing which they will only be allowed to play at the discretion of Secretaries and Piping Convenor.\nThe order of play will be adhered to as far as is possible\, but the committee reserve the right to alter this is in the opinion of the Piping Convenor\, circumstances so require.\nEach senior competition will be limited to a maximum entry of 25 competitors on a first-come first-served basis.\nIn the senior piobaireachd competitions\, each player will be advised of their tune by the judge when they approach the platform.\nFailure to observe any of these rules or instructions of the stewards may result in disqualification and/or refusal of entry in subsequent years. While every effort will be made to ensure that the competition runs as details above\, the Piping Convenor reserves the right to make any changes necessitated by unforeseen circumstances.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/inveraray-highland-games/
LOCATION:Inveraray Castle\, Inveraray\, PA32 8XE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Spalding":MAILTO:piping@inveraray-games.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717
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SUMMARY:The National Piping Centre Junior Summer Gathering 2
DESCRIPTION:The return of our the National Piping Centre seasonal schools for young pipers aged 17 and under! Now called Junior Gatherings\, these schools have been designed specifically for young pipers aged 17 and under to get together and learn more about their instrument. \nThe tutors for this week will be Hamish Drennan\, Emma Hill\, Margaret Houlihan\, John Mulhearn and Ailis Sutherland. \nSpring and Summer Courses will last for 4 days of lessons\, workshops and practice time. Our Autumn event are now split over 2 weekends\, and participants are welcome to attend one or both of the weekends. \nDates for 2023 are: \nSpring: Mon 3rd April – Thurs 6th April\nSummer 1: Mon 3rd July – Thur 6th July\nSummer 2: Mon 17th July – Thur 20th July\nAutumn 1: Sat 7th – Sun 8th October\nAutumn 2: Sat 14th – Sun 15th October \n \nThe programme will include:\n•    1-2-1 lessons with National Piping Centre teachers\n•    Group masterclasses with specialist external workshop leaders\n•    Ear-training and focus games\n•    Individual practice\n•    Come and try bellows pipes & whistle\n•    Q&As\n•    Repertoire classes\n•    Maintenance and technique workshops\n•    Demonstrations\n•    Composition\n•    Music reading skills\n•    Performance opportunities \nThese gatherings will provide exciting opportunities for young pipers to get together and have fun\, as well as learning more about their instrument and the wider musical world. \nIf you have been playing a few tunes on the pipes with at least one drone going\, or have been playing all three drones for many years\, we have an intensive and dynamic programme for you. The Junior Gathering runs all day (9am-4pm) and will give you a taste of all strands of piping and access to expert teachers in each area. \nBOOK NOW \nCost\nThis school option costs £165 per student for the 4 day schools and if you book both Autumn Weekends. \nTo book just one Autumn weekend is £90 per weekend. \nLocation\nThe Gatherings will take place at either our McPhater Street venue or Otago Street venue. The location will be confirmed shortly before each school. \nThere will be a music pack provided for each school. \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. \nAccommodation\nDid you know we have an 8-bedroom hotel on site? If you would like to book accommodation whilst here for your course\, please email hotel@thepipingcentre.co.uk or go to The Pipers’ Tryst Hotel page. Please note\, children under 18 require a chaperone to stay in the hotel. \nThe Bagpipe Shop\nAt The National Piping Centre\, we teach from our Highland Tutor Book 1. This can be purchased from The Bagpipe Shop here\, or if you need a practice chanter too\, you can buy our starter pack here. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-national-piping-centre-junior-summer-gathering-2/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Piping Centre":MAILTO:learn@thepipingcentre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230715T170000
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SUMMARY:Tomintoul Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:One of Scotland’s longest running Highland Games\, showcasing traditional heavy and light events\, highland dancing\, piping competitions and lesser known entertainments like tilt the bucket and barrel racing.  Followed by a dance with the  Black Rock Ceilidh Band \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeld on the 3rd Saturday in July every year\, for over 175 years! \n\n\n\n\nTOMINTOUL & STRATHAVON HIGHLAND GAMES COMPETITION RESULTS 2022 \n\n\n\nEVENT \n\n1st \n2nd \n3rd \n4th \n \n\n\n\n\nSENIOR PIPING\n\n\n\nPibroch \n \nJamie Elder\nAuctermuchty\nCallum Brown\nAberdeen\nAllan Russell\nKeith \nBen Duncan\nEdinburgh\n\n\n\n\nMarch \n \nBen Duncan\nEdinburgh\nAllan Russell\nKeith \nCallum Brown\nAberdeen\nHamish Munro\nLhanbryde\n\n\n\n\nStrathspey \n \nCallum Brown\nAberdeen\nBen Duncan\nEdinburgh\nAllan Russell\nKeith \nJosh Chandler\nMelbourne\n\n\n\n\nJig & Hornpipe \n \nCallum Brown\nAberdeen\nBen Duncan\nEdinburgh\nAllan Russell\nKeith \nJosh Chandler\nMelbourne\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMcARTHUR PRIZE for OVERALL SENIOR PIPER\n1st – Callum Brown\, Aberdeen • 2nd – Ben Duncan\, Edinburgh\n\n\n  \nJUNIOR PIPING\n\n\n\nPibroch (under 18) \n \nArran Green\,   \nStirling\nJack Johnston\,   \nMoray\nJake Robertson\,  Aberdeen\nCallum Ross\,   \nAberdeenshire\n\n\n\n\nMarch (under 14) \n \nRory Menzies\,   \nAberdeen\nCraig Mitchell\,   \nPeterculter\nCallum Ross\,   \nAberdeen\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch (14-17) \n \nArran Green\,   \nStirling\nJake Robertson\,  Aberdeen\nJack Johnston\,   \nMoray\nCalum Pearson\,   \nAberdeenshire\n\n\n\n\nStrathspey & Reel (under 14) \n \nCraig Mitchell\,   \nPeterculter\nCallum Ross\,   \nAberdeenshire\nRory Menzies\,   \nAberdeen\n\n\n\n\n\nStrathspey& Reel (14-17) \n \nArran Green\,   \nStirling\nJake Robertson\,  Aberdeen\nJack Johnston\,   \nMoray\nCalum Pearson\,   \nAberdeenshire\n\n\n\n\n\nOVERALL JUNIOR PIPER\nArran Green\, Stirling\n\n\n  \nDRUMMING\n\n\n\nDrumming (13 & under) \n \nLennon Munro\,   \nLhanbryde\nCallum Mitchell\,  Peterculter\nDaniel Pearson\,   \nAberdeenshire\n\n\n\n\n\nDrumming (14-17) \n \nHollie Chalmers\,  Banff\nCallum Mitchell\,  Peterculter\nLennon Munro\,   \nLhanbryde\nLiam McIntosh\,   \nHuntly\n\n\n\n\nDrumming \n \nHollie Chalmers\,  Banff\nLiam McIntosh\,   \nHuntly\nGlen Morrison\,   \nHuntly\nKirsten Roslton\,   \nHuntly
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/tomintoul-highland-games/
LOCATION:Public Park\, Tomintoul\, Moray\, AB37 9EX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tomintoul Highland Games":MAILTO:games@eskemore.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Scottish Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Cambridge Scottish Festival will be held July 14-15. \nGAMES DAY \n\n\n\nJuly 15 brings the excitement and pageantry of the traditional Games Day. Come see pipe bands featuring musicians from throughout North America\, Highland dance competitions\, the athleticism of heavy events\, and a host of vendors and cultural attractions. \n\nPipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/cambridge-scottish-festival/
LOCATION:Churchill Park\, 200 Christopher Drive\, Cambridge\, Ontarion\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230709T170000
DTSTAMP:20261101T233431
CREATED:20230601T091037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T091409Z
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SUMMARY:Skagit Valley Highland Games 2023
DESCRIPTION:Skagit Valley Piping & Drumming Competition Registration Form\nPlease register for the 2023 Skagit Valley Highland Games piping and drumming competitions you wish to enter by selecting the corresponding events below. Solo piping and drumming as well as most pipe band competitions will take place on Saturday\, July 8th. \nA special event\, the Washington State Pipe Band competition\, will take place on Sunday\, July 9th in the afternoon. It is open to any Grade III and Grade IV pipe bands. \nYou can click here to review BCPA’s music requirements for piping\, drumming\, and pipe band competitions. \nRegistration closes June 25th at midnight. \nImportant: Competitors who are not members of the BC Pipers Association (BCPA) or an officially recognized pipe band association affiliated with BCPA are required to add “Non-BCPA Member” tickets to their cart.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/skagit-valley-highland-games-2023/
LOCATION:Edgewater Park\, 600 BEHRENS MILLET ROAD\, Mount Vernon\, WA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Arts Foundation":MAILTO:info@celticarts.org
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CREATED:20200303T130857Z
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SUMMARY:Newton Stewart and Miningaff Junior Piping
DESCRIPTION:The Newton Stewart and Minnigaff junior solo piping competition took place at Penninghame Primary School\, Newton Stewart on Saturday July 8\, 2023. The competition was part of the local traditional music and dance festival.  \n\n\n\n12 and Under – 2 parted March\n\n\n\n\nRuby Warren\n\n\n\nMaura McElhinney\n\n\n\n\n12 and Under – 2 parted Slow Air\n\n\n\n\nRuby Warren\n\n\n\nMaura McElhinney\n\n\n\n\n14 and Under – 2 parted March\n\n\n\n\nWilliam Muirhead\n\n\n\nCharlie Duncan\n\n\n\nCalum Morrison\n\n\n\n\n18 and Under MSR\n\n\n\n\nEala McElhinney\n\n\n\nEwan Allen\n\n\n\nCaelyn Wood\n\n\n\n\n18 and Under Hornpipe and Jig\n\n\n\n\nEala McElhinney\n\n\n\nEwan Allen\n\n\n\n\n\n•Piping judge Chris Gray with Eala McElhinney\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n  \nSOLO PIPING COMPETITION\n\nThis year’s junior solo piping competition will take place at Minnigaff Primary School on Saturday 8th July 2023. \n\n\nSPECIAL AWARD 2023\nThe winner of this year’s 14 & Under 4-Parted March (any time signature) / 2 x 2-Parted March (any time signature) will win\, courtesy of the National Piping Centre\, a free place at one of the Autumn Junior Gathering Weekends (Sat/Sun 7th/8th or 14th/15th Oct) held at the National Piping Centre (Glasgow).\nRAFFLE\nRaffle tickets will be available at The Vault Arts Centre and at the piping competion and will be drawn at Minnigaff Primary School at the conclusion of the piping competition. We have a special raffle prize this year\, kindly donated by the National Piping Centre; two tickets for an evening concert at Piping Live 2023 (Glasgow). We also have additional raffle prizes – donated by the excellent McCallum Bagpipes – of various piping goods.\n\n REGISTRATION/APPLICATION FORM\nClick the “Open/Print” link/icon below to open the registration/application form (PDF format).\nOPEN/PRINT \n LOCATION\nMinnigaff Primary School is located just north of the B7079 New Galloway Road which runs from the A712 and A75\, to the West\, over the Creebridge to meet the A714 which runs directly\, north/south\, through Newton Stewart.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinnigaff Primary School 15 Bruce Place Minnigaff Wigtownshire Scotland DG8 6PE\n \nIf you’re travelling from the West\, take a left turn off the A75 onto the A712 and then an immediate left onto the B7079 heading towards Minnigaff & Newton Stewart. Take the second right off the B7079 into McGregor Drive. Minnigaff Primary School is the second left\, once you’ve turned onto McGregor Drive.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’re travelling from the South\, through Newton Stewart on the A714\, take a right\, or a left if you’re travelling from the North\, directly over the Cree bridge\, which becomes the B7079. Take what is effectively the 4th left once you’ve crossed the Cree bridge\, onto McGregor Drive.\nACCESS & PARKING\nVehicle access to the school will be via an anti-clockwise one-way system around McGregor Drive\, Kirroughtree Avenue and Bruce Place. This will be in place to reduce traffic congestion and will be in operation from 9am – 5:30pm. The event will be well signposted and there is plenty of parking at the site or within a short walking distance should the available parking reach capacity.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/newton-stewart-and-miningaff-junior-piping/
LOCATION:Minnigaff Primary School\, 15 Bruce Place\, Minnigaff\, Wigtownshire\, DG8 6PE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Stewart and Miningaff Traditional Music and Dance Festival":MAILTO:piping@tradmusic.com
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SUMMARY:Kincardine Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, this award-winning festival has welcomed thousands of visitors from all over North America to the beautiful lakeside town of Kincardine to celebrate all things Scottish. \nThe pipe band events will take place on Saturday\, July 8. \nPipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/kincardine-highland-games/
LOCATION:Kincardine Scottish festival\, 310 Durham Market North\, Kincardine\, N2Z 1Z9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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SUMMARY:Kenmore Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Piping competitions. Pipers young and not so young compete. The competition takes place at the far end of the ground so please wander down to see these remarkable musicians compete which is a  spectacle in itself!
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/kenmore-highland-games-2/
LOCATION:Recreation Ground\, Kenmore\, Perth & Kinross\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenmore HG Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@kenmorehighlandgames.com
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SUMMARY:The National Piping Centre Junior Summer Gathering 1
DESCRIPTION:The return of our the National Piping Centre seasonal schools for young pipers aged 17 and under! Now called Junior Gatherings\, these schools have been designed specifically for young pipers aged 17 and under to get together and learn more about their instrument.  \nThe tutors for this Gathering will be Hamish Drennan\, John Mulhearn\, Dan Nevans and Ailis Sutherland. \nSpring and Summer Courses will last for 4 days of lessons\, workshops and practice time. Our Autumn event are now split over 2 weekends\, and participants are welcome to attend one or both of the weekends. \nDates for 2023 are: \nSpring: Mon 3rd April – Thurs 6th April\nSummer 1: Mon 3rd July – Thur 6th July\nSummer 2: Mon 17th July – Thur 20th July\nAutumn 1: Sat 7th – Sun 8th October\nAutumn 2: Sat 14th – Sun 15th October \nThe programme will include:\n•    1-2-1 lessons with National Piping Centre teachers\n•    Group masterclasses with specialist external workshop leaders\n•    Ear-training and focus games\n•    Individual practice\n•    Come and try bellows pipes & whistle\n•    Q&As\n•    Repertoire classes\n•    Maintenance and technique workshops\n•    Demonstrations\n•    Composition\n•    Music reading skills\n•    Performance opportunities \n \nThese gatherings will provide exciting opportunities for young pipers to get together and have fun\, as well as learning more about their instrument and the wider musical world. \nIf you have been playing a few tunes on the pipes with at least one drone going\, or have been playing all three drones for many years\, we have an intensive and dynamic programme for you. The Junior Gathering runs all day (9am-4pm) and will give you a taste of all strands of piping and access to expert teachers in each area. \nBOOK NOW \nCost\nThis school option costs £165 per student for the 4 day schools and if you book both Autumn Weekends. \nTo book just one Autumn weekend is £90 per weekend. \nLocation\nThe Gatherings will take place at either our McPhater Street venue or Otago Street venue. The location will be confirmed shortly before each school. \nThere will be a music pack provided for each school. \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. \nAccommodation\nDid you know we have an 8-bedroom hotel on site? If you would like to book accommodation whilst here for your course\, please email hotel@thepipingcentre.co.uk or go to The Pipers’ Tryst Hotel page. Please note\, children under 18 require a chaperone to stay in the hotel. \nThe Bagpipe Shop\nAt The National Piping Centre\, we teach from our Highland Tutor Book 1. This can be purchased from The Bagpipe Shop here\, or if you need a practice chanter too\, you can buy our starter pack here. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-national-piping-centre-junior-summer-gathering-1/
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:Embro Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:The pipes remain a focal point for Scottish gatherings and are well represented at the Embro games through solo piping and drumming\, as well as band competitions. (Don’t miss the stirring spectacle of all bands playing as one during the Massed Band performances at mid-day and at Games closing.) \nPipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/embro-highland-games/
LOCATION:Embro Arena\, 355644 35th Line\, Embro\, Ontario\, N0J 1J0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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