The National Piping Centre’s Holiday Clubs are bursting with music, laughter and friendship. Perfect for young players aged 11-17 who have already made the jump from practice chanter to bagpipes, these sessions offer a welcoming and inspiring space to learn, make friends, and have fun through music!
The first NPC Holiday Club date is for the Spring Holiday Club from Tue 7th – Fri 10th April. And add the Summer Holiday Club dates to your diary now: Week A: Mon 13th – Thurs 16th July and Week B: Mon 20th – Thurs 23rd July. The NPC Holiday Clubs are held at the National Piping Centre, McPhater Street, Cowcaddens. Lift access available.
Whether you’re at an early stage on the bagpipes or are more advanced, you’ll be supported by the friendly tutors every step of the way. Inclusive, engaging and packed with energy – this is where young pipers flourish and where lifelong friendships are born.
The NPC Holiday Clubs are designed to compliment tuition received externally. Whether you learn at school, in a pipe band or from a local tutor, the NPC Holidays Clubs are for you!
Beat the boredom
Holiday Clubs are the perfect place for any young piper to break up the school holidays. Spend your week learning from the very best, meet your role models and make lifelong friends, all while having a load of fun!
Whether you’re looking to improve your playing, gain some performance experience or meet likeminded people the NPC Holiday Clubs are a must for all young pipers.
Holiday Club prices
The Holiday Clubs cost £200 per child including drinks and refreshments, and the Clubs are covered by the NPC Access Scheme to provide access support for families.
Additionally, families where two children are participating in an NPC Holiday Club will receive a discount of 40% for the second child. This discount will be applied in addition to any reduced fees applicants qualify for from the NPC Access Fund.
NPC Access Scheme
We are committed to providing equitable access to piping & drumming and supporting families by removing financial barriers to participation.
The NPC Access Scheme can provide support to the Holiday Clubs in three different ways:
- Subsidised club fees / Free places
- Travel subsidies
- Instrument loan / Rent-to-buy
Applying to our NPC Access Scheme?
Follow the Sign Up link to our NPC Holiday Clubs and register your young person to confirm their place. Then apply to the NPC Access Scheme for support.
Please allow two to three weeks to hear results.
Payment for the NPC Holiday Clubs will be deferred pending the outcome of your application. Participants may be awarded a reduced fee, free place or bursary where appropriate. If you would like to apply for financial support, or speak to one of the Youth & Communities team for advice, please use this link – the NPC Access Scheme.
