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SUMMARY:The Northern Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration for The Northern Meeting 2023 is now open \nEntry to the competition is restricted to those of the highest calibre and competition is intense. Only around 100 competitors are selected to take part in the various events. These include the classic Piobaireachd\, March\, Strathspey and Reel and Hornpipes and Jigs.  The competition also caters for younger players with numbers in the junior competition increasing to some 30-40\, reflecting the expanding interest in schools. \nSenior pipers should register here
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-northern-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Eden Court Theatre\, Bishops Rd.\, Inverness\, Highland\, IV3 5SA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Northern Meeting Junior competition
DESCRIPTION:The prestigious Junior Solo Piping Competitions held at the Northern Meeting are now open to all applicants from the United Kingdom and the wider world. The 2022 Competition will be held at Eden Court Theatre\, Inverness on Friday\, September 1\, 2023. \nThe application form for Junior Pipers can be downloaded from here \nIn the past\, these competitions have been restricted to competitors from the Highland counties of Scotland but the Northern Meeting wishes to hold a junior competition which is of a similar standing to its senior competition by making it open to all. \nThere will be Piobaireachd and March\, Strathspey and Reel competitions for two age groups – under 15 and under 18. \nA number of trophies have been presented for the Junior Competitions including The Pipe Major William Ross Trophy\, the Macinnes Cup\, The Northern Meeting Piobaireachd Quaich\, the Evan Macrae Trophy\, the Royal British Legion Brooch\, the Esther Mackenzie Trophy and the Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation Cup. \nApplications should be made before 31 May 2023 on the downloadable form.   Payment of entry fee (£15) should be made by Paypal\, Debit or Credit Card. \n 
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-northern-meeting-junior-competition/
LOCATION:Eden Court Theatre\, Bishops Rd.\, Inverness\, Highland\, IV3 5SA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Braemar Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Braemar Gathering is always held on the first Saturday in September in The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park in Braemar. \nWhile there have been Gatherings of one sort or another at Braemar since the days of King Malcolm Canmore nine hundred years ago\, the Gathering has been run in its present form since 1832. During much of that time large crowds have come each year to acclaim their Monarch as Chieftain of the Braemar Gathering. \nTraditionally\, the organisers of the Gathering were the Braemar Highland Society\, originally established as the Braemar Wright Society in July 1815 and granted Royal status by Queen Victoria in1866. It is the oldest surviving Friendly Society in the UK. \nSince 1848\, The Gathering has been attended regularly by the reigning Monarch and members of the Royal Family. The foot races at The Gathering are the world’s oldest\, having been organised on a regular basis since 1832. \nDuring this event\, you will get to experience the Massed Pipe Bands\, Heavy events\, Highland Dancing\, Tug-o’-War\, Track and Field\, Solo Piping and many other traditions and activities associated with the culture and heritage of the Highland Gathering in the heart of Scotland.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/braemar-gathering/
LOCATION:Games Park\, Braemar\, Aberdeenshire\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Weekend Piping Club
DESCRIPTION:The Weekend Piping Club is a fantastic learning place for new players and those that already play. Aimed at young people aged 17 & under\, classes are taught in small groups here at The National Piping Centre in McPhater Street. There are three levels\, all of which will run for 12 weeks with the Glasgow schools term dates. \nThe Weekend Piping Club will take place on Saturdays. \nThe dates for 2023 Autumn term is Saturday 2nd September – Saturday 16th December \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOW \nYou can sign up now for the following levels: \nComplete Beginners* Aged 17&U\nTime: 11am-12noon (1 hour class)\nCost £80 for 12 weeks on either Saturday or Sunday\nCourse content: introductory exercises and demonstrations\, taught by ear using TNPC Tutorbook. \n*Please note: practice chanters and books can be purchased from the Bagpipe Shop in-person or online \nBeginners Aged 17&U\nTime: 10am – 11am (1 hour class)\nCost £80 for 12 weeks on either Saturday or Sunday\nCourse content: Those that can play scale and one or two grace notes\, including those who have taken our complete beginners course.\nPlease note: You do not need to have done our complete beginners course in order to join at this level. \nPipers (Aged 17&U)\nTime: 10am-12 noon (2 hour class)\nCost: £120 for 12 weeks on either Saturday or Sunday\nCourse content: This course will focus on Technique\, Repertoire & Performance Practice \nThe teachers for Autumn/Winter term will be Robyn McKay\, Ben Muir\, Ceitidh NicDhòmhnaill and Ailis Sutherland. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOW \nFor more information please contact: asutherland@thepipingcentre.co.uk \n \n•Tutor Ailis Sutherland chatting with some of the young members of the Weekend Piping Club.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-weekend-piping-club/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre
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SUMMARY:Peebles Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Next Games – Saturday 2nd September 2023\nPeebles Highland Games is the biggest gathering of its kind in the Borders. Events include traditional heavy events\, pipe band competition\, drum major competition\, highland dancing competition\, haggis hurling\, loads of stalls\, fairground rides\, plus great food and drink and much more. A great day out held in the idyllic setting of Hay Lodge Park. \nChieftains Parade 10:45 – Tontine Hotel Square Highland Games 11am to 5pm – Hay Lodge Park \n\nNovice B & Grade 4B March – Pipe Band Ring 11:15\nNovice A & Grade 4A MSR – Pipe Band Ring 12:50\nGrade 3 & Juvenile – Pipe Band Ring 14:45\nGrade 2 – Pipe Band Ring 16:00\nDrum Majors Dress Pipe Band Ring 14:15\nDrum Majors Discipline Marching and Flourish Main Field 15:00\nMarch On and Presentation of Trophies Main Field 16:30 – 17:00\n\nEntry Prices 2023 (Subject to confirmation at time) \nAdults £8 / Children 5-16 and Seniors £5 / Children under 5 years FREE / Car Parking £5
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/peebles-highland-games/
LOCATION:Hay Lodge Park\, Peebles\, Scottish Borders
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SUMMARY:Springbank Invitational Solo Piping Competition
DESCRIPTION:•Willie McCallum photographed at the 2016 Springbank Invitational. Photo: Derek Maxwell. \n  \n\nEight of the world’s best pipers will be competing at The Springbank Invitational Competition\, held at the Argyll Arms Hotel\, Campbeltown\, Argyllshire\, on Saturday\, September 16\, 2023\, commencing 10am. \n\n\n\nThe competition was initiated in 2000 by the Kintyre Piping Society and has been sponsored by the local Springbank Distillery since its inception. \n\n\n\nThis year’s invitees are Callum Beaumont\, Alasdair Henderson\, Finlay Johnston\, Fred Morrison\, Stuart Liddell\, Angus MacColl\, Willie McCallum and Iain Speirs. Judges this year are Robert Barnes\, Willie Morrison and John Wilson. \n\n\n\n\n\nTravellers to Campbeltown for the competition are always given a special welcome by the Society which has been in existence for 70 years. It is hoped that the journey to hear some of the world’s best pipers in the town will inspire young players to take their piping to the highest level. \n\n\n\nLast year’s winner was Angus MacColl of Benderloch. \n\n\n\n\n•The 2022 competitors were second from left: Alasdair Henderson\, Ben Duncan\, Finlay Johnston\, Glenn Brown\, Willie McCallum\, Angus MacColl\, Sarah Muir and Gordon McCready. Judges in front row were Dr Angus MacDonald\, Willie Morrison and John Wilson.\n\n\n\n\n\n•Campbeltown\, Argyll and Bute\, Scotland. Fishing boats moored in the harbour with Campbeltown in the background.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/springbank-invitational-solo-piping-competition/
LOCATION:Argyll Arms Hotel\, Campbeltown\, Argyll & Bute\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Glengarry Cup
DESCRIPTION:•Glengarry Cup competitors in 2022 with winner Ian K. MacDonald and PPBSO organisers Karine Mayers and Michael Grey. \nThe Glengarry Cup is organised by the Ottawa branch of the PPBSO and it has been awarded since the 1980s when it was donated by the Glengarry Pipe Band. Past winners include Bruce Gandy\, Colin MacLellan\, Michael Grey\, Andrew Hayes\, Rob Crabtree\, Andrea Boyd\, Matt MacIsaac\, Ian K. MacDonald and many others. \n  \n \n•The Glengarry Cup: The PPBSO Ottawa Branch annual cup competition for March\, Strathspey and Reel
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/the-glengarry-cup/
LOCATION:Army Officer’s Mess\, 149 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, 149 Somerset St W\, Ottawa\, Canada
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