The Hundred Percent Collective announces its first performances
A pipe band comprised of women from grade 1 pipe bands around the World will be performing for the first time at the Festival Presqu’île Breizh, Quiberon, Brittany, France, from October 23-25, 2026.
“These performances have been in preparation since June, and the logistical planning since November 2025” says piper Eilidh MacDonald, who has coordinated all aspects of the Collective. “We have an amazing group of women coming together, and we’re working hard to prepare material for several performances at the Festival.”
Following the highly acclaimed “7% Set” performed as part of the 2025 pre-World’s concert, the Festival Presqu’île Breizh reached out to see if they could have a complete pipe band for their event. The Hundred Percent Collective will be reprising that set, plus much more music.
The Hundred Percent Collective is:
Pipers: Emma Buchan, Scotland; Katie Buckland, Canada; Annabel Charlton, Scotland; Bonnie Hamilton, United States; Jenny Hazzard, Canada; Margaret Houlihan, Ireland; Tori Killoran, Canada; Barbara MacDonald, Canada; Eilidh MacDonald, Canada; Robyn Ada McKay, Scotland; Catriona Norman, Scotland; Beth Preston, Northern Ireland; Morgan Tabuteau, New Zealand.
Snares: Hollie Chalmers, Scotland; Amanda Colwell, Canada; Taylor King, Canada; Elena Le Guellec, France; Elizabeth Shaw, Canada; Chloe Taylor, Scotland; Bryde Whelan, Canada.
Bass Section: Becky Anderson, Scotland; Bethany Jack, Ireland; Molly MacDonald, United States; Zara Pate, Scotland; Skye Wishart, Scotland.
Drum Major: Emma Barr, Northern Ireland
Accompaniment: Sophie Joint (piano), Scotland; Manon Martin (drums), France; Anja MacLennan (guitar), Scotland.
“We’re very thankful to the Festival Presqu’île Breizh for hiring the band to play, and for the many supporters who have stepped forward including: a set of chanters donated by Broadley Bagpipes, bagcovers donated by McCallum Bagpipes, Bagad Brieg for the loan of drums, grant support from Creative Scotland, logistical and staff support from the National Piping Centre, among others. A full listing is available on our website, as well as the bios for the amazing women who were able to come to play.”
For more information or to contact the Collective: www.100percentcollective.com