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SUMMARY:Piobaireachd Society Annual Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:£40.00 – £240.00 \nThe Annual Conference will be held in the Royal George Hotel\, Perth\, over the weekend of March 24 – 26\, 2023. Rooms are £85 per night B&B\, or £120 per night B&B for a double/twin. Rooms must be booked directly through the Piobaireachd Society website here. \nThis will be the first Annual Conference for four years. The Society will subsidise the conference; dinner on the Saturday is free to overnight attendees\, and lunch to all. Day visitors wishing lunch must contact the Secretary Derek Fraser by March 12 so that catering can be arranged. There is no conference fee. \nThose travelling\, will meet in the hotel on the Friday evening from around 7.30pm for a relaxed get together\, a few drinks and tunes. The following day breakfast will be circa 8am and the conference proper will begin at 9.30am. There will be a coffee break circa 10.30\, then lunch at 12.30pm. Afternoon papers will begin at 1.45pm and run till  3.45pm with a break. An informal members piobaireachd ceilidh will be between 4 – 6pm. Dinner (black tie) at 7pm. At around 9.30 there will an hour of musical entertainment. Depart after breakfast on Sunday. \nPlanned conference topics are: \n\nThe Musical Legacy of the MacKays of Raasay – John Frater\nComposing Modern Piobaireachd – Peter McCalister and John Dew\nTune Analysis – Roddy Livingstone and Darach Urquhart\nTribute to Andrew Wright – Robert Wallace\n\nThere will be no AGM at the conference. This will be held online at a date to be confirmed.  The conference is open to non-members and welcomes day visitors.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/piobaireachd-society-conference/
LOCATION:Royal George Hotel. Perth\, George Street
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T170000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
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SUMMARY:Scottish Pipers' Associaton Juvenile Competiton
DESCRIPTION:The SPA Juvenile Competition has 12 events\, listed below. \n\nThe competition is open to all members of the Scottish Pipers’ Association.\nMembership is priced at £10 per annum\nEntry is confined to amateur juveniles who have never played in Open Professional Events\nCompetitors will be confined to either Chanter or Bagpipe events and cannot enter both.\nBagpipe Entrants can only play in one age group category – (13 & Under\, 15 & Under or 18 & Under)\nEntries will close on 17th February. Late entries cannot be accepted unfortunately.\nCompetitors in events 3-12 should wear full highland dress.\n\nEvents List \n\n13 Years and Under Practice Chanter – 2 Part Slow Air\n13 Years and Under Practice Chanter – 2 Part March\n\n\n13 Years and Under Bagpipes – Piobaireachd Ground\n13 Years and Under Bagpipes – March (Minimum 4 Parts)\n13 Years and Under Bagpipes – Strathspey & Reel (Minimum 4 Parts)\n\n\n15 Years and Under Bagpipes – Piobaireachd\n15 Years and Under Bagpipes – March (Minimum 4 Parts)\n15 Years and Under Bagpipes – Strathspey & Reel (Minimum 4 Parts)\n\n\n18 Years and Under Bagpipes – Piobaireachd\n18 Years and Under Bagpipes – March (Minimum 4 Parts)\n18 Years and Under Bagpipes – Strathspey & Reel (Minimum 4 Parts)\n18 Years and Under Bagpipes – Jig (Minimum 4 Parts)
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/scottish-pipers-associaton-juvenile-competiton/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre Otago Street\, 16-24 Otago Street\, Glasgow\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T170000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
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SUMMARY:LBPS Annual Competition
DESCRIPTION:The committee of the LBPS are looking forward to welcoming members to the 2023 LBPS competition.  We encourage you to come and have a go at competing\, whatever stage you are at in your small-piping/ Border piping “career”. It’s a supportive atmosphere where you will meet great people\, have a chance to listen to a wide range of playing and get constructive feedback on your performance. \nEntry fees: \nMembers:          £2.50 per class \nNon-members:  £5.00 per class \nSpectators:       Free \nThe booking form is available below. \n  \nThe venue will be Linlithgow Burgh Halls which is an interesting historic venue with a small museum in the centre of the town\, close to the railway station (on the main Glasgow to Edinburgh line). \nFull address for the venue: \nLinlithgow Burgh Halls\, The Cross\, Linlithgow\, West Lothian\, EH49 7AH \n  \nThe hall will be open from 9.15 am with tea and coffee available on arrival. The first class will commence at 10 am prompt. \nThe running order for the classes will be available shortly. There will be space available for tuning. \nAnyone wishing to enter the Overseas class (and remember this includes people based in the UK who can’t make it on the day) should record a video that will be shown and judged on the day.  Please see the Competition Rules for full details of the deadline and how to submit your entry. \nThe theme for the Skeely Piper Trophy will be any tunes with women in the title. This can be a woman’s full name or partial name\, e.g.\, ‘Jenny Dang the Weaver’ or ‘Mrs MacPherson of Inveran’. \nPlease click here for the Competition Rules and for information about the different classes. Please do check the time limits and other criteria when devising your set. \n  \nBOOKING \nEntry fees: \nMembers:          £2.50 per class \nNon-members:  £5.00 per class \nSpectators:       Free
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/lbps-annual-competition-3/
LOCATION:The Burgh Halls\, Linlithgow\, Burgh Halls\, Linlithgow\, EH49 7AH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T213000
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SUMMARY:Netherlorn Piping Society recital with Connor Sinclair
DESCRIPTION:The Netherlorn Piping Society are hosting a recital with Connor Sinclair this Thursday\, March 16 in the Argyllshire Gathering Halls in Oban \nThe event starts at 7.30\, with £4 entry for adults and free entry for children. The Argyllshire Gathering Halls are in Breadalbane Street\, Oban\, PA34 5NZ. \nConnor is pictured above competing at the Glenfiddich Piping Championship in 2022\, and recently won the Ardmore Cup Invitational Solo Piping Competition in Waterford\, Ireland in February 2023.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/netherlorn-piping-society-recital-with-connor-sinclair/
LOCATION:Argyllshire Gathering Halls\, Breadalbane Street\, Oban\, Argyll\, PA34 5NZ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T123000
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SUMMARY:The Hayland Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Hayland Gathering is a free event being held at the Hay Park number 1 Oval\, following a street parade leaving from The Hay Visitor Centre at 11am.\nThere will so much to see for the whole family.\nFULL bar facilities run by the Hay Cricket Club and BBQ by Hay Magpies and food vans available for meal purchase.\nExpect to see many different activities on the day.\n*The Riverina Titles Highland Dancing Competition\n*Heavy events – Highland Muscle\n*Live music\n*Pipe band displays\n*Scottish Clan information\n*Market stalls\n*Highland Dancing display from Morven Johnston – 2nd in World Championships\n*Children’s activities run by Hay Youth Task Force including archery\,\n*Kilted Dash for cash – foot races\n* Golf Tournament at Hay Golf Club\n*Ceilidh at the Hay Services Club at 6.30pm Fireworks \n 
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-hayland-gathering/
LOCATION:Hay\, Hay\, New South Wales\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hay Highland Gathering":MAILTO:thehaylandgathering@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230312
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SUMMARY:Duncan Johnstone Memorial 2023
DESCRIPTION:The B Grade competitions will start at 9.00am at Otago Street and the C Grade at McPhater Street also at 09:00am.\n\nThe B Grade running order will be Piobaireachd and MSR followed by the Jig competition in the afternoon. C Grade will have piobaireachd heats followed by a final and MSR competition followed by the Jig in the auditorium.\n\nPrizegiving will be approximately 5.30pm in the auditorium at McPhater Street.\n\nEntry is free for spectators.\nhttps://dev.bagpipe.news/2022/03/17/faces-from-the-duncan-johnstone-2022/
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/duncan-johnstone-memorial/
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:20230304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230305
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
CREATED:20191102T114225Z
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SUMMARY:Glasgow Uist and Barra Association Solo Piping Competition
DESCRIPTION:The pipers invited to take part in the 2023 Glasgow Uist and Barra competition are: Jamie Forrester\, Sandy Cameron\, Iain Speirs\, Sarah Muir\, Craig Sutherland\, Finlay Johnston\, Connor Sinclair\, Angus John MacColl\, Angus D MacColl and John Mulhearn. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/glasgowuistandbarra \n\nIn 1944 a sub committee of the Association was formed for the purpose of organising an annual solo piping competition. Ten of the world’s top pipers were invited to compete in the first competition in 1945\, which proved to be a great success and details of the competition were written into the constitution of the Association. ​ \n​Prize money was raised by Association by organising a variety of functions.  Highlanders and Islanders who had moved to\, and prospered in the city\, were extremely generous in donating silver trophies and down through the years more have been donated. Our current sponsor’s regularly give generous financial support which eases the financial burden on the committee. \nThe competition organisers are also grateful to the support given annually by the Glasgow Highland Club who graciously present a Silver Medal to the winner of the Piobaireachd competition.  The medal is most attractive and inscribed with the motto of the club in the form of “Dileas dha cheile” (“Faithful to one another”). \nToday the competition organisers annually issue invitations to 14 selected  pipers using the criteria set out by the Competing Pipers Association in that only those graded P\, or the best qualified in the A grade are considered. The competition\, held in March of each year\, is still rated as one of the big four competitions in the world \n•Most of the competitors at the 2020 Uist & Barra.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/glasgow-uist-barra-association-solo-piping-competition/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre\, 30-34 McPhater Street\, Glasgow\, G4 0HW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glasgow Uist & Barra Association":MAILTO:guaba@hotmail.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T210000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
CREATED:20190312T153939Z
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SUMMARY:SPA Club Night
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Pipers’ Association’s monthly club night at The National Piping Centre McPhater Street. A convivial evening of piping with occasional guest pipers playing. \n 
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/spa-club-night/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre\, 30-34 McPhater Street\, Glasgow\, G4 0HW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Pipers' Association":MAILTO:tompiperair@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T204000
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SUMMARY:Free concert: Eliza Ross Manuscript — Fraser Fifield with Dave Milligan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reinterpretation of the Eliza Ross Manuscript\, collected on the Isle of Raasay in 1812\, with Fraser Fifield and Dave Milligan. The Elizabeth Ross Manuscript was compiled on the Isle of Rassay in 1812 and is the earliest known manuscript of Highland music. In 1954\, the collection was secured by the School of Scottish Studies and subsequently published by Musica Scotia. \nIn his role as Traditional Artist in Residence at University of Edinburgh\, Fraser Fifield first became aware of the manuscript. The collection struck a chord\, and together with acclaimed pianist Dave Milligan\, he re-presents the music in exciting contemporary settings\, which disguises the music’s ancient roots. \nElizabeth Ross was a competent transcriber and her settings represent the wide range of Hebridean music known to the islanders and in Raasay House\, home of James MacLeod\, laird of Raasay – Elizabeth’s uncle and guardian. \nThe manuscript\, including detailed commentary and translations\, is freely available as a PDF on the University of Edinburgh’s website. \nBook your free ticket here \nLearn more about The Eliza Ross Manuscript
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/free-concert-eliza-ross-manuscript-fraser-fifield-with-dave-milligan/
LOCATION:Reid Concert Hall\, Bristo Square\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9AL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T220000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
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SUMMARY:Ardmore Cup Invitational Piping Competition
DESCRIPTION:A new premier solo piping invitational event in Ardmore\, Waterford\, Ireland\, featuring ten top pipers: Glenn Brown\, Kris Coyle\, Julian Dorman\, Chris Earls\, Angus MacColl\, William McCallum\, Ashley McMichael\, Fred Morrison\, Connor Sinclair and Alen Tully. Judges are Ian Duncan\, Ronan Maguire and Richard Parkes. \nThere are two events\, an MSR (competitors will submit three sets) and a Medley that must include one Irish tune. \nRG Hardie & Co is donating a set of Peter Henderson Heritage pipes that will have the Ardmore Cup logo on the bass drone stock. The pipes will be auctioned off via Facebook prior to the event.  Proceeds from this event will be donated to local pipers and pipe bands. \nThis contest is organised by Eric M. Stein who ran the SunBelt competition which took place in November in Orlando\, Florida\, and previously the Metro Cup. \nTickets are €5 per adult and children are free. Tickets can be reserved via PayPal by sending admission fee to ericmstein53@gmail.com. (Please send as ‘Friends and Family’.) Doors open at 12:30pm; MSR 1pm; Medley 6pm.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/ardmore-cup-invitational-piping-competition/
LOCATION:St Declan’s Village Hall\, Ardmore\, Waterford\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric M. Stein":MAILTO:ericmstein53@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T170000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
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SUMMARY:Archie Kenneth Quaich 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 31st annual amateur piobaireachd competition for the prestigious Archie Kenneth Quaich will take place on Saturday\, February 25\, 2023. \nThe venue is the rooms of the Royal Scottish Pipers Society\, 127 Rose St North Lane\, Edinburgh EH2 4BB\, starting at 9.30am. \nCompetitors should submit two tunes with their entries\, one of which they will be asked to play on the day. Players will receive the name of the tune selected by the judges in the final tuning room. Competitors may not submit any tune with which they have previously won first prize in the competition. \nThe closing date for entries is January 8\, 2023. Conditions for eligibility are as follows: \n\nCompetitors must be members of the Piobaireachd Society\nCompetitors must be aged 18 or over.\nCompetitors must be amateur pipers. In general\, an amateur piper is someone who has never accepted a money prize in a senior solo piobaireachd competition.\nAnyone in doubt about their eligibility to play should contact the competition organiser for advice.\n\nThis competition has been increasingly popular in recent years. In the event that there are significantly more than 25 entries there will be a ballot\, and the first 25 entries drawn will be selected to play\, plus reserves. \nThose who are not selected to play will be guaranteed a place in the 2024 competition if they intend to enter that. Entries and queries: peter.mccalister@doctors.org.uk.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/archie-kenneth-quaich-2022/
LOCATION:Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society Rooms\, Rose Street Lane South\, Edinburgh
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Piobaireachd Society":MAILTO:peter.mccalister@doctors.org.uk 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230219
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
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SUMMARY:The National Piping Centre Junior Piping Competition 2023
DESCRIPTION:•Prize winners from The National Piping Centre Juvenile Competition in 2020 \nFind details for the 2023 National Piping Centre Junior Piping Competition here\n•Prize winners from The National Piping Centre Juvenile Competition in 2019\n•Prize winners from The National Piping Centre Juvenile Competition in 2018\n•Prize winners from The National Piping Centre Juvenile Competition in 2017\n•Prize winners from The National Piping Centre Juvenile Competition in 2016\n•Prize winners from The National Piping Centre Juvenile Competition in 2015\n•Prize winners from The National Piping Centre Juvenile Competition in 2014
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-national-piping-centre-junior-piping-competition/
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:20230217T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T213000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
CREATED:20230112T070021Z
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SUMMARY:Stirling Piping Recital with Roddy and Willie
DESCRIPTION:Photos by Derek Maxwell \nCraig Muirhead is planning to arrange more piping events in Stirling\, and is starting with a recital by two of the world’s finest bagpipers who need no introduction. Craig said: “Thanks to Willie and Roddy for agreeing to play and to the King Robert Hotel for their support. Tickets on the door. Hoping local piping enthusiasts will be as excited as I am for this one!”
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/stirling-piping-recital-with-roddy-and-willie/
LOCATION:King Robert Hotel\, Glasgow Road\, Stirling\, FK7 0LJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230211T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230211T210000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
CREATED:20221213T132407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T155924Z
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SUMMARY:Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo here for entry forms. \nOnly the 2021 entry forms and events were available at the time of this page being published \nEvents continue throughout the day (unless stated). During the day visit the Clans’ area to purchase Scottish souvenirs\, check out your Genealogy\, try Scottish food\, and see the wonderful Highland cattle. Children’s entertainment is running throughout the day including Stilt Walkers\, Mythical Creatures and the ever-popular Jiggle The Clown. Our new Highland Bar located next to the grandstand\, with a great view of the main arena. \n2021 programme listed below for example\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent and Location\n\n\n\n\n9.00am onwards\nO’Hagan Vision Care Paeroa – Solo Piping Competition near Band Rotunda\, eastern end of Domain.\n\n\n9.00am onwards\nHighland Dancing Competition\, western end of Domain by Fire Station.\n\n\n9.00am onwards\nH.G Leach – Axemen’s Chopping Carnival\, by Netball Courts.\n\n\n9.00am\nSolo Drumming Competition\, under trees near Band Rotunda.\n\n\n9.00am\nPaeroa Lions – Junior (Kids) Highland Games\, Western Side of the Domain.\n\n\n9.30am onwards\nDirectline Freight – Heavyweight Field Events\, Main Arena. See the strong guys Toss the Caber and throw the big weights.\n\n\n10.30am\nClans March inside the domain led by Pipes & Drums of Thames Valley. Followed by the Opening Ceremony of the 27th Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo is to take place in front of the Grandstand. It will commence with the singing of the New Zealand the unofficial Scottish anthem “Flower of Scotland”.\n\n\n11.00am – 4.00pm\nVarious Performers including Patea Maori Club Variety Stage.\n\n\n12 Noon onwards\nHauraki District Council – Pipe Bands Contest\, adjacent to Band rotunda. Hear and see top Pipe Bands competing in their Sets & Medleys.\n\n\n4.00pm\nNew! SteamPunk Tartan\, Variety Stage\n\n\n5.30pm\nStreet March\, New route for the Street March ending with all of the Bands marching all the way into the Domain and through the castle.\n\n\n6.30 to 9.00pm\nEvening Tattoo – 2 1/2 hour family spectacular! This years special guests are the Patea Maori Club. We have 13 Pipe Bands taking part in this years Evening Tattoo\, as well as the heaving weight event like the Caber Toss and Farmers Walk.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/paeroa-highland-games-tattoo/
LOCATION:Paeroa\, Paeroa Domain\, Paeroa\, Waikato\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
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SUMMARY:Irpinia School of Bagpipes workshops with Franco Calanca: Scuola Irpina di Cornamuse
DESCRIPTION:The Irpinia School of Bagpipes are hosting a workshop weekend at the castle complex in the town of Summonte. The town is in the Campania region of southern Italy\, with Naples being the capital city of that region of Italy.  The workshops will be led by the Italian piper and instrument-maker Franco Calanca.  Full details of the workshops are below.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe S.I.C. is an initiative conceived by a group of local musicians who are passionate about traditional music performed with bagpipes such as beer and bagpipes\, with a particular interest in Scottish traditional music.\n\n\nFranco Calanca\, one of the most talented players and the most reliable instrument manufacturers\, will make available to participants his thirty-year experience as a musician and lute player. As the main protagonist of the revival of Emilian beer\, which took place in the first two thousand years\, during the stage it will also give space to the enthusiasts of this characteristic instrument of the Tuscan-Emiliano Appenines.\n\n\n\n\nDuring the weekend there will be educational moments\, exhibition and music sharing\, evening “open sessions” and the performance of a “massed band” on the streets of the village\, at the end of the event. The workshops will take place with open doors for the most curious.\n\n\nFor more information contact the number +39 349 5361254 (also on WhatsApp) at any time.\n\n\n\n\n———————————–\n\n\nSEMINAR COST: Euro 70\,00 (per person) NB. Depending on the number of participants\, the cost may vary.\n\n\nLesson Schedule:\nSaturday 9am-12pm / 3pm-7pm\nSunday 9am – 12pm\n\n\n———————————–\nLunch € 10.00 per person\nDinner Euro 10.00 per person\n———————————–\nAccommodation at Hotel Al Palazzetto Set Fair\, 12 Plane Street\, Summonte (Av)\n\n\nEuro 50\,00 Double (with double bed + breakfast included)\nEuro 40\,00 Single (breakfast included)\nCheck – In until 11pm. Check – Out at 10:00\n———————————–
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/irpinia-school-of-bagpipes-workshops-with-franco-calanca/
LOCATION:Summonte Castle\, Via Castello\, snc\, 83010\, Summonte\, Avellino\, Campania\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230212
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
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UID:34157-1676073600-1676159999@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:CLASP ‘Live Online’
DESCRIPTION:This CLASP competition will run on Saturday\, February 11\, 2023 via the platform\, Zoom. The closing date for this competition is Sunday\, January 22\, 2023 at midnight (UK Time). Events will be offered to adult amateur pipers graded 1\, 2\, 3\, 4/5 and both Light Music and Piobaireachd events will be offered for all four grades. Please note that pipers graded 5 can play up in grade 4 events. \nCompetitors will play ‘Live’\, but will use a video recording to capture their live performance and should send this unedited video recording later that day to clasp@thepipingcentre.co.uk. When you enter the Zoom meeting\, there will be assigned breakout rooms for the different events. There will be a steward to help competitors navigate Zoom on the day. CLASP members can click into any of the named breakout rooms to listen to the competitions or if you are competing in that event. Each competitor will be given a time slot to compete in their Piobaireachd event and a separate time slot to compete in their Light Music event. (We will work around different time zones).
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/clasp-live-online/
LOCATION:Online Zoom\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Dunn":MAILTO:clasp@thepipingcentre.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230210
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
CREATED:20221216T092851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T100218Z
UID:33140-1675641600-1675987199@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:The National Piping Centre Adult Winter Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join the NPC Adult Gatherings in 2023. The 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: \nWinter Adult Gathering: 6-9 February\nSpring Adult Gathering: 24-27 April\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 minimum 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 and drummers. 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 £250 GBP to register for a place on one of our  in person schools and £220 GBP for an online school. Registrations will open shortly.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-national-piping-centre-adult-winter-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230205T193000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
CREATED:20221219T143842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T144748Z
UID:33294-1675616400-1675625400@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Final 2023
DESCRIPTION:•Ailis Sutherland pictured playing in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2023 Semi Finals. Photograph by Martin Shields. www.martinshields.com  © Martin Shields \nThe final of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition brings six of the country’s rising stars to the stage as they battle for this career-defining accolade.  National Piping Centre Tutor\, Ailis Sutherland\, is in the final playing smallpipes. \nTh five other finalists for 2023 are: \nAidan Moodie – Singer/guitarist (Orkney)\nMairi McGillivray – Gaelic singer (Islay)\nSam Mabbett – Accordion (Oxfordshire)\nMadeleine Stewart – Fiddle (New England\, USA)\nAmy Laurenson – Piano (Shetland)
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/bbc-radio-scotland-young-traditional-musician-of-the-year-final-2023/
LOCATION:City Halls\, Candleriggs\, Glasgow\, G1 1NQ\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.bagpipe.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AilisSutherlandBBCsmaller.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230204T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230204T223000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054938
CREATED:20221219T123029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T124158Z
UID:33261-1675540800-1675549800@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: James Duncan Mackenzie
DESCRIPTION:•James Duncan Mackenzie at Celtic Connections in 2014. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2023 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.  \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “From the Isle of Lewis\, James Duncan Mackenzie is a piper and wooden flute player who is known for his musicianship and tune writing. To date he has released three solo albums as well as a tune book containing 70 of his compositions.”
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-james-duncan-mackenzie/
LOCATION:Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230204T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230204T153000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054939
CREATED:20221219T130219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T131343Z
UID:33273-1675513800-1675524600@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Annual Pipe Band Concert - Names and Places 2023
DESCRIPTION:•The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland on stage in the main auditorium of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in 2014. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2023 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.  \nThe Celtic Connection website says about this concert: “A highlight of the winter season for pipe bands\, the Annual Pipe Band Concert returns with a special\, one off double bill. \n“An unmissable celebration of Pipe Major Ian Dunan’s contribution to the piping world. This special show revisits and reimagines the seminal Names and Places album originally recorded by the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band and folk group Eclipse First in 1990. As well as a wider celebration of Ian and the band. \n“Also bringing together some of the country’s elite young players\, The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland’s Senior Band open the show.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-annual-pipe-band-concert-names-and-places-2023/
LOCATION:Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230205
DTSTAMP:20261103T054939
CREATED:20230120T104316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T104713Z
UID:34249-1675468800-1675555199@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Macalester Winter Warmup Solos and The Skye K. Richendrfer Memorial Challenge
DESCRIPTION:https://dev.bagpipe.news/2023/01/20/memorial-challenge-cup-in-honour-of-skye-k-richendrfer/\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\nMWBPA Rules updated for 2023\n\nThe MWPBA contest rules have been updated for season 2023\, and you will find it on the MWPBA home page under “THE ASSOCIATION”. All MWPBA members are expected to be familiar with the contents for their disciplines.As announced at the AGM\, for 2023 there have been changes for solo piping contest music requirements and Grade 1 band MSR requirements.For solo piping contests: \n\nGrade 5: no change\nGrade 4: 6/8 march is removed; a Strathspey/Reel event of 2-parts each is added\nGrade 3: Jig event is removed\nGrade 2: Hornpipe/Jig event is replaced by 4-parted Jig only event\nGrade 1: no change\nOpen: no change to events\, but all events are now submit 4\n\nFor solo drumming contents: \n\nAll solo drummers are now permitted to be accompanied by recorded music or live music.\nFor live accompaniment: Solo Snare\, Solo Tenor\, and Solo Bass drummers must be accompanied by one or two properly attired pipers but no accompanying tenors or basses. Solo Tenor and Solo Bass drummers may have one optional properly attired snare accompanist.\nFor recorded accompaniment: Solo Snare\, Solo Tenor\, and Solo Bass drummers may use recorded instead of live accompaniment. Solo Snare drummers should be accompanied by a recording of one or two bagpipers but no tenors or basses. Solo Tenors and Solo Basses should use a recording of one or two bagpipers and one optional snare drummer\, but no tenors or basses.\nAny soloist using recorded accompaniment must provide a device capable of operating without external power and which can broadcast the audio recording at an adequate volume to be heard over their own performance by both the competitor and the judge(s) of the event.\n\nFor band contests: \n\nGrade 1 bands MSR set composition requirements have change – one MSR with maximum 4-parted tunes\, and the other MSR with minimum 4-parted tunes\nThe band contest entry form will now required all bands in all grades to include their music selections with their entry. This is mandatory for MSR selection in band Grade 1 and 2\, but also useful information as a courtesy for the announcer to share with the audience for all all grades. Bands in Grades 1 and 2 have until the final date of entry to submit any changes to selections.\n\nThere are no changes to other band contests.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/macalester-winter-warmup-solos-and-the-skye-k-richendrfer-memorial-challenge/
LOCATION:Jane Wallace Fine Arts Centre\, Macalester College\, 130 Macalester Road\, St Paul\, MN\, MN55105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Pipe Band Association":MAILTO:alewisk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230203T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230203T223000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054939
CREATED:20221219T122144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T122526Z
UID:33255-1675454400-1675463400@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Peatbog Faeries
DESCRIPTION:•The Peatbog Faeries at Celtic Connections in 2014. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2023 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Peatbog Faeries\, present a rip-roaring display of musical wizardry with their fiddles\, bagpipes\, whistles\, drums\, guitars\, sax\, keyboard and vocals. Having thrilled audiences worldwide\, collecting jazz\, pop\, techno\, African and other influences en-route\, they’ve twice been voted Scots Live Band of the Year. Never guilty of standing still\, they’re shaking things up with fresh music and an enhanced line-up.”
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-peatbog-faeries/
LOCATION:The Old Fruitmarket\, Candleriggs\, Glasgow\, G1 1NQ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230201T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230201T223000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054939
CREATED:20221219T121456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T121456Z
UID:33252-1675281600-1675290600@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Allan MacDonald & Friends
DESCRIPTION:•Allan MacDonald and Finlay MacDonald playing at Piping Live! 2022. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2023 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Piping legend Allan MacDonald brings a lifetime of musical mastery to Celtic Connections 2023.  A leading light in the Gaelic musical scene\, Allan MacDonald is in demand internationally as a composer\, musical director\, piper\, singer\, workshop leader and lecturer on Gaelic music. In this special show which was premiered at Piping Live! 2022\, Allan is joined on stage by a house band of traditional music greats – Finlay MacDonald\, Iain MacFarlane\, Leonard Barry and Ali Hutton – as they perform Allan’s compositions from his seminal Moidart collections The First Hundred and The Second Hundred\, including his tune We’re a Case the Bunch of Us. “
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-allan-macdonald-friends/
LOCATION:Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230129T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230129T223000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054939
CREATED:20221219T114410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T115312Z
UID:33245-1675020600-1675031400@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton Trio
DESCRIPTION:•Ali Hutton and Ross Ainslie in concert at Celtic Connections 2019. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2023 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “From melodic\, slow airs to high-octane jigs and reels\, the Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton Trio perform a captivating selection of music from their highly acclaimed albums. A masterly blend of modern and Scottish folk music\, combining pipes\, whistles\, guitars and vocals for a sound that feels both deeply traditional and sharply modern.”
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-ross-ainslie-ali-hutton-trio/
LOCATION:St Luke’s\, 17 Bain Street\, Glasgow\, G40 2JZ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230129T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230129T180000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054939
CREATED:20230111T113055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T115432Z
UID:33961-1675008000-1675015200@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Scots Guards KO semi-final 1
DESCRIPTION:John Dew and Calum Brown will compete in the first semi-final of the Scots Guards Club Knockout competition on Sunday\, January 29\, with a 4pm start.  Tickets are £5\, pay at the door. Pies on sale at half time. The pipers will play 30 minutes of music each\, and the audience votes for the winner. The Scots Guards Club is in central Edinburgh at 2 Clifton Terrace\, EH12 5DR — directly across from Haymarket train station. \n \n•John Dew in the SPA competition 2022. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \n \n•Calum Brown in the SPA competition 2022. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/scots-guards-ko-semi-final/
LOCATION:Scots Guards Association Club\, 2 Clifton Terrace\, Haymarket\, Edinburgh\, EH12 5DR
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jimmy Banks":MAILTO:j2396b@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230129T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230129T150000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054939
CREATED:20221219T112006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T113401Z
UID:33240-1674997200-1675004400@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Malin Lewis - New Voices
DESCRIPTION:•Malin Lewis playing in the Two Octaves concert at Celtic Connections 2020. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2023 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Malin Lewis is an award-winning piper\, fiddler\, composer and instrument-maker from Ardnamurchan and Skye. They marry deep traditional roots with adventurous innovation – not least as maker of a unique 2-octave version of the Scottish smallpipes.”
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-malin-lewis-new-voices/
LOCATION:Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230128T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230128T223000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054939
CREATED:20221219T124842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T125531Z
UID:33267-1674934200-1674945000@dev.bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Dàimh
DESCRIPTION:•Dàimh in concert at Celtic Connections in 2013. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2023 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.  \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Dàimh are a Gaelic Supergroup and West Highland Music’s proudest exponents\, based around West Lochaber and the Isle of Skye. With a reputation as giants of the Bagpipes and Fiddle\, Angus Mackenzie and Gabe McVarish lead the melodic powerhouse. They do so with fellow founder member Ross Martin underpinning the groove on the Guitar. The band are joined by “new guy” Murdo “Yogi” Cameron on Mandola and Accordion to complete the instrumental line up. Joining them on vocals is the Gaelic firmament’s rising star\, Ellen MacDonald.”
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-daimh/
LOCATION:City Halls\, Candleriggs\, Glasgow\, G1 1NQ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230128T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230128T170000
DTSTAMP:20261103T054939
CREATED:20221213T122425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T130021Z
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SUMMARY:Turakina Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:BANDS and SOLO PIPING entries close January 16\, 2023 \nSolo Piping Commences 8.30am \nNO LATE ENTRIES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EVENTS 71 & 72 \nAll entries received by the closing date will receive one complimentary gate pass. All events\, with the exception of Events 71 & 72 are conducted under the Rules of the Piping & Dancing Assn. of NZ. Rule 37 will apply. Dress as per Rule 19. Pipers may enter only in 2 grades\, except Under 21 events & B Grade Piobaireachd can be additional events. Three competitors for all solo events or events are a demonstration.  Wet weather venue Turakina School.  All Competitors must wear their Competitor Numbers \nAll pipers must report to their Board Stewards prior to EACH EVENT or their right to compete may be forfeited.  All Open & A Grade competitors must submit 3 tunes; B Grade & Under 21 Championships submit 2 tunes. \nPiping competitors must present their current P&D Membership cards when collecting their Competitor Numbers with the exception  of Veteran & Chanter classes. By entering this competition\, I agree to hereby grant the Piping & Dancing Association of New Zealand and the Turakina Caledonian Society the right to use my name and image (photograph or video) in any media publication\, website or Association publication. \n\nOPEN NORTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP\nStrathspey & Reel • Entry $10.00\n1st: $100; 2nd: $80; 3rd: $60; 4th: $40\nWELLINGTON CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIP\nGRADE March • Entry $8.00\n1st: $80; 2nd: $50; 3rd: $30; 4th: $20\nA GRADE\nHornpipe & Jig • Entry $7.00\n1st: $70; 2nd: $40; 3rd: $30\nA GRADE\nPiobaireachd • Entry $7.00\n1st: $70; 2nd: $40; 3rd: $30\nNEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIP\nUNDER 21 Strathspey & Reel • Entry $8.00\n1st: $80; 2nd: $50; 3rd: $30\nUNDER 21 2/4 March • Entry $6.00\n1st: $40; 2nd: $30; 3rd: $20\nWELLINGTON CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIP\nGRADE Piobaireachd • Entry $7.00\n1st: $70; 2nd: $40; 3rd: $30\n(Open to all Grades except A/Open)\nWELLINGTON CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIP\nB Grade  Hornpipe & Jig • Entry $6.50\n1st: $65; 2nd: $35; 3rd: $20\nB Grade Strathspey & Reel • Entry $6.00\n1st: $40; 2nd: $30; 3rd: $20\nB Grade 2/4 March • Entry $6.00\n1st: $40; 2nd: $30; 3rd: $20\nWELLINGTON CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIP\nGRADE 2/4 March • Entry $6.50\n1st: $50; 2nd: $25; 3rd: $15\nC Grade Piobaireachd • Entry $5.50\n1st: $50; 2nd $30:  3rd  $20\nC Grade Slow Air • Entry $5.00\n1st: $30; 2nd: $20; 3rd: $10\nC Grade Hornpipe & Jig • Entry $5.00\n1st: $30; 2nd: $20; 3rd: $10\nC Grade Strathspey & Reel • Entry $5.00\n1st: $30; 2nd: $20; 3rd: $10\nWELLINGTON CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIP\nGrade Strathspey & Reel • Entry $5.50\n1st: $40; 2nd: $20; 3rd: $10\nD Grade Piobaireachd • Entry $5.00\n(Ground plus one variation)\n1st: $30; 2nd: $20; 3rd: $10\nD Grade 2/4 March • Entry $4.50\n1st: $20; 2nd: $15; 3rd: $10\nD Grade Slow Air • Entry $4.50\n1st: $20; 2nd: $15; 3rd: $10\nNovice Piobaireachd (Ground Only) • Entry $4.50\n1st: $20; 2nd: $15; 3rd: $10\nNovice 2/4 March (2 Parts Minimum) • Entry $4.50\n1st: $20; 2nd: $15: 3rd: $10\nVeteran Recital (over 50) • Entry Free\nSlow March & March\nBadges 1st 2nd 3rd\nEntry will be accepted on the day by 9am\nChanter Class • Entry Free\nBadges 1st 2nd & 3rd\nEntry will be accepted on the day by 9am\n(Tidy dress. Not open to pipers)\n\nPIPE BAND CONTEST\nCommence 1pm approx • Graded Set and Medley • Entries: $110 per band. \nBands to play appropriate music for the Set and Medley in their grade as prescribed in the New Zealand Pipe Bands Association contest rules. One board will be operated on a time schedule. Penalty points for lateness will apply. Dress: Uniform Band attire is to be worn. At the completion of the contest all bands are requested to participate in the Massed Band display. A representative from each band is required to report to the secretary on the day by 12.30pm. \nTuning areas are indicated on the Ground Plan. Wet Weather Venue: Turakina School Tennis Courts. Please notify Secretary of all cancellations. Please display the Solo Piping & Drumming schedule on your Band notice board and pass a copy on to all tutors. \nYOUTH PIPE BAND CONTEST\n18 & Under Youth Pipe Band Competition • Entry $25.00 per band \nMusic must be six repeated measures of March-time music. Minimum playing numbers are four pipers\, one side drummer and one tenor or bass drummer. Other requirements are as for the National Juvenile Contest Guidelines. Should you require further information please contact the Games Secretary. \nEntry and booking form \n \nThe 2023 Turakina Highland Games schedule can be downloaded here
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/turakina-highland-games-2/
LOCATION:Turakina\, Turakina Domain\, Cameron Road\, Turakina\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Turakina Caledonian Society Inc.":MAILTO:turakinahighlandgames@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Breabach
DESCRIPTION:•The former line-up of Breabach at Celtic Connections 2019\, with James Duncan MacKenzie piping alongside\, current band members\, Calum MacCrimmon\, Megan Henderson\, Ewan Robertson and James Lindsay.  Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2023 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Breabach rank among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts. They unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base. “
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-breabach/
LOCATION:Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230126T223000
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Scott Wood Band
DESCRIPTION:•Scott Wood at Celtic Connections 2016.  Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2023 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.  \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: On the 10th year of their critically acclaimed album Upsurge\, the Scott Wood Band return to Celtic Connections to celebrate in style. Having not performed in Scotland since 2017\, the band bring their unique fusion sound to Glasgow for a special one-off performance. Expect an up-tempo\, fierce and lively show. The line-up includes Scott Wood (Bagpipes/Whistles)\, Mhairi Mackinnon (Fiddle)\, Ron Jappy (Acoustic Guitar)\, Euan Malloch (Electric Guitar)\, Angus Tikka (Bass)\, Mark Scobbie (Drums).
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/scott-wood-band/
LOCATION:Drygate Brewery\, 85 Drygate\, Glasgow\, G4 0UT\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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