Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band, reigning world champions of 2023, are thrilled to announce the launch of their crowdfunding campaign for the highly anticipated pre-Worlds concert, Cabar Feidh, set to take place on August 14, 2024, at the prestigious Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. This event promises to be an unforgettable evening of traditional and contemporary pipe band music, showcasing the exceptional talent and passion of one of the world’s premier pipe bands, led by Pipe Major Ross Harvey and Leading Drummer Kerr McQuillan.
The primary objective of this campaign is to fund the production and recording of a live album of the concert, capturing the energy and excellence of the band’s performance in one of Scotland’s most iconic venues. By contributing to our campaign, you’ll be helping us cover the costs of:
- High-quality recording equipment
- Professional mixing and mastering
- Filming and producing a concert video
- Physical copies of the live album
The band invites supporters and music enthusiasts from around the globe to join them in making Cabar Feidh a resounding success. The crowdfunding campaign offers a range of exclusive perks designed to appeal to fans, collectors, and musicians alike. Here are some of the perks available to backers:
- Digital Album Download: Enjoy the full digital version of the concert, capturing every note and moment of the evening.
- Physical CD: Own a tangible piece of the concert with a high-quality CD recording.
- Signed CD and Thanks on Album: Get a signed CD and see your name included in the album’s credits as a thank you for your support.
- Vinyl: Experience the concert’s rich sounds on classic vinyl.
- Bagpipe Music PDF and Digital Download: Perfect for pipers, this perk includes PDF downloads of the concert’s bagpipe music.
- Signed CD and L/D Signed Sticks: A signed CD along with drumsticks signed by the band’s Leading Drummer Kerr McQuillan
- Drum Score by Kerr McQuillan: Exclusive drum score composed by current World Solo Drumming Champion L/D Kerr McQuillan.
- Signed CD and Drum Lesson: An opportunity for a private drum lesson with Kerr McQuillan, plus a signed CD.
- Signed CD and Signed Drum Head: A unique drum head signed by drum corps, along with a signed CD.
- Signed CD and Bag Cover: A signed CD and an official band bag cover, perfect for pipers.
- Signed CD and Signed Bass Head: A signed bass drum head and CD for percussion enthusiasts.
- Signed CD and Worlds Bass Head: Includes an exclusive bass drum head used in the band’s historic World Championships 2023 win.
- Replica of Ross Harvey’s Bagpipe and Signed CD: A remarkable replica of Pipe Major Ross Harvey’s bagpipes made by Broadleys Bagpipes & Reeds, accompanied by a signed CD.
Pipe Major Ross Harvey said: “We are incredibly excited about ‘Cabar Feidh’ and the opportunity to share our music with the world. The support from our fans and the wider community is essential to making this concert and live album a success, and we are thrilled to offer these unique perks as a token of our appreciation.”
Funds raised from the campaign will go towards the production costs of the concert and the live album, ensuring a high-quality experience for both live and remote audiences. Additionally, it will support the band’s ongoing efforts to promote and preserve the rich tradition of pipe band music.
For more information on the crowdfunding campaign and to pledge your support, please visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cabar-feidh-2024-live-album–2#/.
Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band
Founded in 1972, Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band has solidified its place as one of the premier pipe bands globally, known for its musical excellence and commitment to the art of pipe band performance. In addition to their competitive success, the band is dedicated to youth development and teaching in the local community, nurturing the next generation of pipers and drummers. Notably, Pipe Major Ross Harvey lifted the World Champion Jubilee Trophy and banner at Glasgow Green in August 2023, marking a historic first for the band.
