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SUMMARY:The CLASP ‘Live Online’ competition
DESCRIPTION:•Pierrick Monnier was the CLASP ‘Live Online’ Grade 3 overall winner in February 2022 \nThe Grade 1 overall winner will qualify for The Champion of Champions CLASP competition in April 2024\nThis CLASP competition will run on Saturday 11th November 2023 via the platform\, Zoom. The closing date for this competition is Sunday 22nd October 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). \nThe order of play\, performance times and the selected tunes (for Grade 1 and Grade 2) will be published one week prior to the competition date on The CLASP website. Please email tune submissions by Sunday 22nd October 2023 to clasp@thepipingcentre.co.uk \nOnce you enter a breakout room (for example ‘Grade 2 – Piobaireachd’ breakout room) you will be asked\, at your designated performance time slot\, to start your video recording device and a steward will then introduce you and that will verify the recording. For example\, ‘This is Mary MacLeod playing The Little Spree for The CLASP ‘Live online’ November 2023 competition’ and away you go\, with a bit of tuning if you need to (but not too much). If using a mobile phone to video your recording\, please put it on flight mode. \nLater that day\, you should upload your video to you tube as an unlisted video. A video link for Piobaireachd and a separate video link for Light Music (Including all Light Music events) should be emailed by midnight on the 11th November 2023 to clasp@thepipingcentre.co.uk \nEvents:\nPiobaireachd – Grades 1\,2\,3&4/5 – Please note that Grade 4 pipers can opt to play a full Piobaireachd in Grade 3 if they wish (no points will be allocated for this) as well as Ground and next variation (which carry league points for grade 4).\n2/4 March Event – Grades 1\, 2\,3\,4/5\nStrathspey & Reel Event – Grades 1\,2\,3\,4/5\nJig Event- Grade 1\,2.3\, 4/5 \nPlease click on the link to see tune requirements for each grade/event- https://theclasp.co.uk/set-tunes/#requirements \n\nSome rules to read: \nCLASP Rules apply for all CLASP competitions https://theclasp.co.uk/rules-sanctioning/\nPlease wear Highland dress. Jacket optional\nCLASP members will be emailed the Zoom link prior to the competition date and this link should not be shared outside of the membership.\nIn case your video recording device does not catch the stewards intro\, you will be asked to repeat what the steward says for example\, Mary would say “yes\, I’m Mary MacLeod playing The Little Spree” … then start playing without a break. This speech will also help the judges.\nYou must not edit your recording afterwards. \nUpload your recording to YouTube (unlisted) and send the link to clasp@thepipingcente.co.uk by 23.59 hrs (Scottish time) that day. When uploading your video link to You Tube\, you get a chance to give the video a name. Adding your name again (and the tune names in the description box) will also help the judges.\nYou’ll get a Crit sheet from the judges\, so carry on playing even if you make an error – the Crit can be very helpful for your learning/development as a piper.\nPrize winners will be announced two/three weeks after the competition date. You can arrive early\, and stay as late as you like\, but be on the screen with pipes up\, in the correct room\, at your performance time. Please keep your microphone muted\, and video turned off when entering breakout rooms. When Spectating it is best to keep your microphone muted also.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/the-clasp-live-online-competition/
LOCATION:Online Zoom\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231112
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SUMMARY:Sunbelt Invitational Piping Competition
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural SunBelt Invitational\, aka An Crios Gréine\, took place on November 12\, 2022. The event was won by Callum Beaumont\, who beat a top class line up of competitors consisting of Willie McCallum\, Stuart Liddell\, Bruce Gandy\, Andrew Donlon\, Ian K. MacDonald\, Ben McClamrock\, Connor Sinclair\, Glenn Brown and Angus D. MacColl. \nIn 2023 Eric Stein will work in partnership with The National Piping Centre to add an amateur competition and give two of the ten invites to the winners of CLASP events. Eric said: “We are thrilled to be working with The National Piping Centre to help us achieve our goal of promoting the best in piping and supporting aspiring players.” \nCLASP organiser Margaret Dunn said: “I’d like to thank Eric Stein for offering this opportunity to our competitors.  It raises the profile of our amateur competition and pipers to be connected with a premier international event such as the SunBelt Invitational. I’m sure it will add an extra competitive edge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe other eight invites will go to the winners of: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nicol-Brown\n\n\n\nThe George Sheriff Memorial\n\n\n\nDunedin Highland Games\n\n\n\nGrandfather Mountain Games\n\n\n\nLoon Mountain Highland Games\n\n\n\nScotland County Highland Games\n\n\n\nand two to be determined.\n\n\n\n\nThe Grade 1 events will take place on the morning of Saturday\, November 11\, 2023 at the Sheraton
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/sunbelt-invitational-piping-competition/
LOCATION:Sheraton Orlando North\, 600 NORTH LAKE DESTINY ROAD\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric M. Stein":MAILTO:ericmstein53@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231117T193000
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SUMMARY:Lewis & Harris Piping Society Recital with Angus D. and Angus J. MacColl
DESCRIPTION:Father and son piping recital with with Angus D. and Angus J. MacColl in the Caladh Inn\, Stornoway\, November 17\, 7.30pm
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/lewis-harris-piping-society-recital-with-angus-d-and-angus-j-maccoll/
LOCATION:Caladh Hotel\, Stornoway\, Stornoway\, Stornoway\, Isle of Lewis\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119
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SUMMARY:George Sherriff Memorial Invitational
DESCRIPTION:The 27th Annual George Sherriff Memorial Invitational will held on on November 18 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Hamilton\, Ontario. \nThe adjudicators for this year’s competition will be Michael Grey\, Margaret Houlihan and Willie McCallum. Our Master of Ceremonies for the day will be Peter Aumonier. \nThe 6/8 March event will commence at 10am. The Piobaireachd event will commence at 12:30pm after a lunch break. The final March\, Strathspey & Reel event will take place at 7:30pm. \nThe church doors will open at 9am. \nThe results and presentation of awards will take place immediately following the March\, Strathspey & Reel event in the evening. \nA list of the 2023 competitors and their bios can be found here. \n  \n\n\nPipe-Major George Sherriff\n\nOn April 21\, 1995 the Ontario piping community lost an ardent supporter and a good friend.  Before coming to  Canada in 1947\, George resided in Glasgow\, where he started piping with the Boys Brigade.  He played with a number of bands in Scotland.  These included the Cabar Feidh\, Stewart and Lloyd’s and Clan MacRae Pipe Bands. \nAfter emigrating to Canada he joined the Dofasco Pipe Band.  He later joined the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Pipe Band\, under P.M. John Wilson\, where he rose to the rank of Pipe Sergeant.  He retired from the band in 1967. \nGeorge was well known in Ontario as a dedicated teacher of the pipes and a composer of many tunes.  He was a loyal supporter of the Niagara-Hamilton Branch of the Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario. \nGeorge will be remembered fondly by his many friends and pupils.  His keen wit will be unforgettable to those of us who  knew him.  He was never without a story or wee joke. \nGeorge Sherriff’s unfailing support of many generations of young players has helped contribute to the legacy of successful piping in Ontario.  This contest is named in his honour.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/george-sherriff-memorial-invitational/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Presbyterian Church\, 70 James St S\,\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, ON L8P 2Y8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Worrall":MAILTO:robertworrall@cogeco.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231118T223000
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SUMMARY:Ratae Pipe Band Solo Piping Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Ratae Pipe Band was formed in 2022 and are based in Leicester. They are planning a fundraising concert of solo piping with Stuart Samson and Ben Duncan on Saturday\, November 18\, in Syston\, Leicester – see flyer below for details. \n\n\n\nThe band are led by Pipe Major Bryon Brotherton MBE who is ex-Pipe Major of Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. Pipe Sergeant Syd Charles told Bagpipe.news: “Bryon originates from Leicester and when he left the army he moved back into the area and was approached to put a competing band together.  Our leading drummer\, Ed Latimer is also ex-army. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n“The band was formed last year with the focus on competing and starting off in Grade 4B. We have different standards of players in the band\, some that have never competed\, some that are veterans at competing\, but also with a big focus on youth. We currently have five youngsters from the age of nine to 14 years old\, so we have a real good mix. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n“As with any band we are always on the look out for new members of any age. Within our members there is a wealth of pipe band knowledge and musical experience that can be passed on correctly to help with the musical ability of the band.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/ratae-pipe-band-solo-piping-concert/
LOCATION:Syston Conservative Club\, High Street\, Syston\, Leicester\, LE7 1GQ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ratae Pipe Band":MAILTO:s.charles@bronzecasements.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085518
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SUMMARY:Daylesford Highland Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s picturesque countryside\, an hour and a half from Melbourne\, Daylesford offers a warm and welcoming setting for this annual celebration\, right in the heart of Victoria Park. \nThis charming town\, comes alive each year as the gathering takes center stage and showcases drum and pipebands in the morning street march down iconic Vincent Street. \nWhile visiting be sure to enjoy the towns boutique shops\, arts scene\, local cuisine\, sample regional wines or indulge in a day spa.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/daylesford-highland-gathering/
LOCATION:Victoria Park\, Victoria Park\, Daylesford\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231204T220000
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CREATED:20190329T123613Z
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SUMMARY:RCS Piping Degree Showcase Concert 2023
DESCRIPTION:This year’s BMus Piping Degree Showcase concert will gather music from places across Scotland. Each year group has been assigned a locality of Scotland from which to draw their repertoire. Focusing on specific areas and their associated composers\, challenges the students to research the links of music to the places of its origin\, and delve deep into collections and archives rooted in these places. Across the evening you will hear music drawn from Glasgow\, Lewis\, Perthshire\, Invernesshire\, and further afield.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/rcs-degree-showcase-concert/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre\, 30-34 McPhater Street\, Glasgow\, G4 0HW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231210
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SUMMARY:Jenny Mair Square Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:For pipe bands and solo piping. This is the second ‘unofficial’ major of the New Zealand pipe band season\, and the first where all the Grade One bands compete against each other. \nThe venue\, Palmerston North Square is four acres of park in the centre of the city. It is always held on the second Saturday in December. It has a reputation amongst the bands of being a relaxed and well run competition. Palmerston North is ideally situated to allow bands from Wellington to Hamilton to travel to the contest and be able to return home the same day. That does not prevent bands from Auckland\, Christchurch and Australia from coming and staying the weekend. This year is the 43rd Square day. \nThe draw and times for the 2023 Jenny Mair Highland Square Day. \n \n\nGraded Set and Medley Competition – 11.00am Saturday\, December 9\, 2023 \nThe contest will use one board and run Graded Set and Graded Medley events\, commencing with the Grade 4 Set. Bands will be notified of the draw prior to the competition. \nPRIZES \nChampion Band Doug Miller Cup \nRunner-up Band Henderson Cup Trophy \nWinner | Medley event McPhee Shield \n1st\, 2nd\, 3rd | Ensemble Annan Trophies \nChampion Drum Corps Neil McIntosh Trophy \nChampion Tenor Corps Cameron Cup \nWinner | Grade 4 Ensemble Ellen Adam Trophy \nWinner | Grade 3 Set event Roy Kerr Trophy \nWinner | Grade 2 Set event Hitchings Trophy \nWinner | Grade 1 Ensemble Ron W Wood Memorial Quaich \nWinner | Juvenile event Mair/Bailey Trophy \nChampion Grade 2 Band Carmichael Family Trophy \nSquare Day Winner | Grade 4 Hamilton Family Trophies \nSquare Day Winner | Grade 3 \nSTREET MARCH and MASSED BANDS \nThe Street March event shall commence at 5.30pm near the Palmerston North City Council building and is compulsory for all competing bands. Each band is to follow the path towards the i-Site before a right-wheel is made to then halt at the Massed Bands assembly point as indicated.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/jenny-mair-square-day/
LOCATION:Palmerston North\, The Square\, Palmerston North\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Mair":MAILTO:jennymair@xtra.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20221219T093924Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Project Smok
DESCRIPTION:•Project Smok at the closing concert of Piping Live! in 2021. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news. \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.  Project Smok share the concert platform with Gaelic singer Katie Macfarlane.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about Project Smok: “Project Smok bring their progressive take on Scottish traditional music to Saint Luke’s for an evening of infectious rhythm and instrumental virtuosity. This neo-trad trio of BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2020\, Ali Levack (pipes)\, Ewan Baird (bodhran) and Pablo Lafuente (guitar) are at their most comfortable pushing boundaries\, making listeners stop and re-evaluate their musical expectations. Known for their ability to effortlessly blend trad music with contemporary new-age pop influences\, Project Smok do away with any perceived limits of the genre from the first note.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-project-smok/
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:20240119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240119T223000
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CREATED:20221219T110621Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Breabach and Beolach
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 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “A thrilling collaboration uniting two iconic bands\, Beolach (Cape Breton\, Canada) and Breabach (Scotland). Their long term dream of sharing the stage was realised at the Celtic Colours International Festival in 2019 where\, as co-artists in residence\, they delivered a series of jaw dropping performances\, fuelling the fire for more future collaboration. These powerhouse bands are united in respect for their shared culture and heritage and bring their love of Gaelic song\, stepdance\, Highland Pipe and Fiddle tradition to life with a raucous energy.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-breabach/
LOCATION:The Barony Hall\, Rottenrow\, Glasgow\, G4 0RA\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20191203T131020Z
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SUMMARY:The Vale of Atholl Pipe Band's annual Junior piping and drumming competition
DESCRIPTION:The closing date for entries is 13th January 2024. Late entries will play first. Email G. McNab for more information or entry form • gmenab00@aol.com\nEvents\n\nPiobaireachd under 15\nPiobaireachd 15-18\nMarch under 15\nM.S.R. 15 – 18\nJig under 15\nJig 15 – 18\nChanter 9yrs and under\nChanter 10 and 11 years\nChanter 12 – 18\nNovice Piping 12 yrs and under\nNovice Piping 13 – 18\n(a) Drumming on pad 10 and under\n(b) Drumming on pad 11 – 18\nNovice Side Drumming\nSide Drumming 18 and under\, March\nSide drumming 18 and under\, M.S.R\nNovice Tenor Drumming\nTenor Drumming 18 and under\, March\nTenor Drumming 18 and under\, M.S.R.\n\nRULES\n\nConfined to competitors\, resident or at school in Perthshire\, Dundee\, Angus and Fife\, or in a band in our local branch (Dundee\, Perth and Angus). All competitors must play in their own age group.\nCompetitors for chanter are allowed to enter novice piping only. Novice pipers can enter events 3 or 4 and drummers on pad can enter novice drumming.\nCompetitors entering the novice side and tenor drumming can enter the 18 and under March also. Non novice competitors can enter No 14 in side drumming / No 17 in tenor drumming if in Grade 4 /Novice\, or No 15 side drumming/ No 18 tenor drumming if in Grade 3 or higher.\nEntries for chanter\, novice piping\, drumming on pad and novice drumming are confined to players who have never won a first prize in their relevant competition. Sheet music is not permitted.\nPrevious winners of a 12 & under nov piping comp can play in 18 and under novice.\nIn events 7\, 8\, and 9 and 12 a and 12b\, competitors will play two parts march tempo.\nIn events 3\,10\,11\,13\,14\,16 and 17 competitors will play four parts march tempo.\nIn events 15 and 18\, competitors will play M.S.R. Minimum 4 parts each.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/the-vale-of-atholl-pipe-bands-annual-junior-piping-and-drumming-competition/
LOCATION:Pitlochry High School\, East Moulin Rd\, Pitlochry\, Perth & Kinross\, PH16 5ET
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ORGANIZER;CN="G. McNab":MAILTO:gmenab00@aol.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240203T133000
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Come and Try the Bagpipe Session
DESCRIPTION:  \nVisit The National Piping Centre and be welcomed by tunes by a first class bagpiper followed by a guided tour of the Museum of Piping and the chance to try out the pipes for yourself. \nSessions \nSaturday 20th January 12pm \nFriday 26th January 12pm  \nFriday 26th January 2pm \nSaturday 27th January 12pm \nFriday 2nd February 12pm  \nFriday 2nd February 2pm \nSaturday 3rd February 12pm
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-come-and-try-the-bagpipe-session/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre\, 30-34 McPhater Street\, Glasgow\, G4 0HW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240120T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20231120T104424Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Skipinnish – 25 Year Voyage
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.  \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert:”Created by Angus MacPhail and Andrew Stevenson in 1999\, Skipinnish is at the very top of Scotland’s vibrant Celtic music scene\, and the band is riding an ever-growing wave of popularity.  As a traditional Scottish group\, singing primarily in English\, the anthemic songs and rocking bagpipe-led tunes of Skipinnish have led to an impressive track record of hits and sell-out shows across the country’s biggest and best music venues. \n“Following its recent tours and sell-out gigs in England\, the award-winning contemporary Celtic band’s popularity has rocketed south of the border\, demonstrating the fact that the appeal of its music is universal.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-skipinnish-25-year-voyage/
LOCATION:Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bagpipe.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Skipinnish.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240120T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240120T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20221219T114410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T161142Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton Band with Goitse
DESCRIPTION:•Ali Hutton and Ross Ainslie in concert at Celtic Connections 2019. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Lifelong friends and critically acclaimed Scottish pipers Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton return to Celtic Connections with their masterful arrangements of pipes\, whistles\, cittern and guitar. Named ‘Best Duo’ at the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2017\, the pair’s flawless\, fearless\, and melodic sound has spawned three albums (SYMBIOSIS\, SYMBIOSIS II\, and SYMBIOSIS III). ‘The tunes are great\, the playing is fantastic and the connection between them is undeniable’. (Duncan Chisholm) \n“Joining the boys at the Old Fruitmarket are the popular and multi-award-winning quintet Goitse. Forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy\, Goitse have become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. Named Live Ireland’s Traditional Group of the Year.“
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-ross-ainslie-ali-hutton-trio/
LOCATION:The Old Fruitmarket\, Candleriggs\, Glasgow\, G1 1NQ\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bagpipe.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CelticConnections2019RosAli-243-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240121T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240121T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20231120T104837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T105559Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Cassani / Campbell with Fraser Fifield Trio
DESCRIPTION:•Fraser Fifield at Piping Live! 2021. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.  \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Cassani / Campbell are Italian double bassist and songwriter\, Roberto Cassani\, and New York-based saxophonist and composer Fraser Campbell. Their debut album arose from outdoor lockdown jams in Perth (Fraser’s hometown and Roberto’s adopted home) and its title poet / shuts / clock is the geolocation tag for the park bench where they’d meet to play. They’ve now put together a superb band featuring Ross Ainslie (whistles)\, Graeme Stephen (guitar) and Doug Hough (drums) to perform joint and solo material alongside some new instrumentals. \n\n“Completing the bill at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is Scottish multi-instrumentalist and composer Fraser Fifield. Turning his hand to low whistle\, saxophone\, and bagpipes\, his distinctive instrumental voice has many sources: Scottish folk\, Jazz\, Indian\, Balkan\, and more. He’ll be joined by Paul Harrison (wurlitzer piano) and Tom Bancroft (drums) as the talented trio perform a collection of Fifield originals from June 2023 release\, Secret Path.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-cassani-campbell-with-fraser-fifield-trio/
LOCATION:Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bagpipe.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PipingLive21Sunday–FraserFifield.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20221219T140459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T122531Z
UID:33285-1706167800-1706221800@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Celtic Odyssée and Gnoss
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music. Celtic Odyssée and Gnoss \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “The star-studded collaborative show Celtic Odyssée returns to the festival\, bringing together internationally renowned artists from the eight European Celtic nations. Led by virtuoso French piper Ronan Le Bars and his all-Breton band of Liam Roudil on guitar\, Pierrick Tardivel on double bass\, Aymeric Le Martelot on keyboards\, and Thomas Bessé on drums\, 17 artists will take to the stage\, including: Annie Ebrel (Brittany)\, Bec Applebee (Cornwall)\, Dónal O’Connor (Ireland)\, Ewen Henderson (Scotland)\, Icía Varela (Galicia)\, Jose Manuel Tejedor (Asturias)\, Kim Carnie (Scotland)\, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (Ireland)\, Martin Tourish (Ireland)\, Patrick Rimes (Wales)\, Rubén Bada (Asturias)\, and Ruth Keggin (Isle of Man). \n“In support is Gnoss\, whose signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers. Outstanding musicianship\, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs brimming with character. Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees\, the band have built an invested following through the warmth of their live shows. ”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-gnoss/
LOCATION:Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bagpipe.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Gnoss.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20230106T100208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T123251Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Alana MacInnes Trio with ELÍR
DESCRIPTION:•Alana MacIness at Piping Live 2022.  Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.  \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “South Uist’s Alana MacInnes joins Armagh’s Aoife Smyth alongside Colonsay’s Caitlin McNeill for an evening of piping and song. The trio celebrate their respective roots of Ireland and Scotland on Border pipes\, Highland pipes\, uilleann pipes and a sprinkling of guitar. \n“ELÍR was formed in Glasgow’s vibrant and eclectic music scene in 2019. Featuring Niamh MacKaveney (vocals & fiddle)\, Charlie Stewart (fiddle) and Calum McIlroy (guitar)\, the trio have taken traditional songs from Scotland and Ireland and merged them with different musical styles to produce a unique sound.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/alana-macinnes-trio/
LOCATION:Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bagpipe.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PipingLive2022Tuesday-AlanaMacInnes.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240126T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T020000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20240119T131152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T091004Z
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SUMMARY:Late bar at The Pipers’ Tryst for Celtic Connections 2024
DESCRIPTION:If you are out late during Celtic Connections and wish to prolong your evening with drinks\, or perhaps find space for a few session tunes\, take yourself and your instruments and head to The Pipers’ Tryst\, McPhater Street\, Glasgow. The Piper’s Tryst bar at The National Piping Centre is open till 2am from Saturday\, January 20 till Saturday\, February 3 – apart from this Sunday\, January 21. \nThe Pipers’ Tryst restaurant can be booked here for dinner and drinks before your Celtic Connections concert. Please see below for the food service times. These times may be subject to late change\, so if you plan to visit without a booking\, please call 0141 353 5551 to check availability. \n\n\n\n\nDay\nOpening Times\n\n\n\n\nMonday\nBreakfast 8am – 11.30am*\, Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm\, Dinner 5pm – 8pm (last orders 7.30pm)\n\n\nTuesday\nBreakfast 8am – 11.30am*\, Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm\, Dinner 5pm – 8pm (last orders 7.30pm)\n\n\nWednesday\nBreakfast – 8am 11.30am*\, Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm\, Dinner 5pm – 8pm (last orders 7.30pm)\n\n\nThursday\nBreakfast – 8am 11.30am*\, Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm\, Dinner 5pm – 8pm (last orders 7.30pm)\n\n\nFriday\nBreakfast 8am – 11.30am*\, Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm\, Dinner 5pm – 9pm (last orders 8.30pm)\n\n\nSaturday\nBreakfast 8am – 11.30am*\, Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm\, Dinner 5pm – 9pm (last orders 8.30pm)\n\n\nSunday\nClosed – Hotel Guest Breakfast service only\n\n\n\n\n\n* Hotel Residents breakfast from 08.00 – 10.00\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				\n			\n		\n\n\nOver the course of the next two weeks\, 1200 artists will perform at over 300 events\, lighting up 25 venues across the city with world-class performances and exclusive collaborations for what is the biggest winter music festival of its kind in Europe. \nThe National Piping Centre will play host to nine concerts as well as offering seven Come and Try the Bagpipes workshops on selected dates across the festival. \nThere are more than 20 concerts featuring bagpipes\, or bagpipe-related music\, and they have all been listed on the Bagpipe.News Event Calendar here.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/late-bar-at-the-pipers-tryst-for-celtic-connections-2024/
LOCATION:The Pipers’ Tryst\, 30-34 McPhater Street\, Glasgow\, G12 8JH\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bagpipe.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PipersTrystLateNightSLIDER169-e1705670118700.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The National Piping Centre":MAILTO:learn@thepipingcentre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240126T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20221219T124842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T071555Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Dàimh and Ævestaden
DESCRIPTION:•Dàimh in concert at Celtic Connections in 2013. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.  \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Forging the sound of the New Tradition\, Dàimh are West Highland Music’s proudest exponents. Dàimh\, the Gaelic word for Connection\, perfectly describes the electrifying musical interplay between the individual band members and portrays the interaction with audiences attending their breath-taking live shows around the world. It also translates as the connection to the deep musical well from which they draw their inspiration. On the Scottish music scene the name Dàimh has come to represent a sound of a time and place a musical integrity that many strive to emulate. Formed over 20 years ago the band have embodied the current wave of resurgence in Gaelic culture; the current line up includes younger musicians that have progressed through the thriving Feisean movement and Gaelic medium education system and joined the 3 remaining founding members to continue the cycle of the tradition. Recent achievements include receiving the MG ALBA Folk Band of the Year Award in 2015 and 2018 and passing the halfway mark on their career ambition of performing on every populated Scottish Island.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-daimh/
LOCATION:The Mackintosh Church\, 870 Garscube Road\, Glasgow\, G20 7EL\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bagpipe.news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Celtic13Daimh-9996.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240127T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20221213T122425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T105949Z
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SUMMARY:Turakina Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:The entry forms for 2024 will become available on this link\nThe schedule for 2023 is posted below for example\nBANDS and SOLO PIPING entries for 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://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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20221219T095339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T123724Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: RURA and the olllam
DESCRIPTION:•RURA at Celtic Connections 2019. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the event: “A unique opportunity to see\, in a single show\, two award-winning\, progressive bands – one Scottish and one Irish – that are at the very forefront of 21st century folk. \n“Famed for its powerful\, entrancing instrumentals on fiddle\, Highland pipes\, flute\, keyboards\, bodhran and guitar\, RURA first found success at Celtic Connections in 2010\, before winning the Scottish Traditional Music Awards Up and Coming title. Since then the band has played many of the world’s leading folk festivals and appeared on numerous radio and TV shows. In 2020 RURA celebrated its 10th anniversary by recording a live album in front of a capacity crowd at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket\, and its 2023 album\, Dusk Moon\, has received extensive acclaim. \n“Taking its name – very aptly – from the old Irish for a master musician\, the olllam brings together a formidable line-up of talent including legendary Belfast piper John McSherry and fellow piper/whistler and Grammy-nominated producer Tyler Duncan. Their instrumental virtuosity and innovative compositions and arrangements marry tradition with technology\, creating a sound lush with trance-like melodies. Now considered a cult classic\, the ollam’s debut album\, elllegy\, won the 2012 Indie Acoustic Music Award for Best Instrumental Album\, and the band was named RTÉ 2022 Folk Artist of the Year.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-rura/
LOCATION:The Barrowland Ballroom\, 244 Gallowgate\, Glasgow\, G4 0TS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20231120T074207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T121043Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Lochaber | A Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “A spectacular night of entertainment celebrating the incredible musical talent from the Lochaber area will showcase world-renowned musical personalities such as Mànran accordionist and BBC broadcaster Gary Innes\, who is Musical Directing and presenting the evening’s proceedings. He will be joined by his musical comrade Ewen Henderson who will perform alongside his famous family siblings in the shape of multi instrumentalists Allan\, Ingrid and Megan Henderson. \n“Glenfinnan’s very own musical King Iain MacFarlane will join the line-up\, alongside Dàimh’s Ross Martin. Singing royalty Robert Robertson\, whilst percussionist extraordinaire James Mackintosh and fiddle playing class-act Donald Grant will also take to the stage\, as well as Skipinnish’s Andrew Stevenson and Shooglenifty’s Kaela Rowan. Fresh off the back of a critically acclaimed single\, Little Win will also join this incredible line-up that is set to showcase the special and unique talent of this Highland region.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-lochaber-a-celebration/
LOCATION:City Halls\, Candleriggs\, Glasgow\, G1 1NQ\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bagpipe.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CelticConnections2024.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20231120T080218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T080219Z
UID:39552-1706385600-1706385600@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Finlay MacDonald Band with Jose Manuel Tejedor
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “For over twenty years\, Finlay MacDonald has blazed a trail as one of Scotland’s finest contemporary pipers. His diverse CV has seen him work with leading trad artists\, including La Banda Europa\, Old Blind Dogs and Chris Stout\, alongside pop and rock stars like Bryan Adams\, Biffly Clyro\, and P. Diddy. And as a soloist\, he’s collaborated with several renowned ensembles\, including the RSNO and the RTE Philharmonic. To celebrate his music and career thus far\, he’s assembled a cast of long-time collaborators for this very special festival performance. \n“Joining Finlay at the Concert Hall is José Manuel Tejedor\, one of the most recognised pipers in Asturias. His works and collaborations cross borders and styles\, just as his compositions are covered by the best performers of the folk world. He has been active for more than two decades and has won the most prestigious awards in traditional music\, in addition to performing around the world with the Tejedor group.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-finlay-macdonald-band-with-jose-manuel-tejedor/
LOCATION:Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bagpipe.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FinlayMacDonaldPipingLive2022.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Connections":MAILTO:celticconnections@glasgowlife.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
CREATED:20231120T082459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T082549Z
UID:39555-1706446800-1706454000@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Ali Levack - New Voices
DESCRIPTION:•Ali Levack playing at Piping Live! 2021. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Ali Levack has carved an indelible mark on the Scottish folk music landscape. Winner of the esteemed BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician award in 2020\, Ali’s musical prowess and innovative spirit have earned him recognition as one of the foremost exponents of Scottish music. \n“With a reputation forged by virtuosity and innovation\, Ali Levack continues to push musical boundaries. He has amassed a large audience following through his band projects GLIN\, Valtos\, Project Smok\, and has collaborated with some of the top musicians in Scotland and internationally\, Tidelines\, Anxo Lorenzo\, John Somerville\, Dolphin Boy\, Travie McCoy and Edwyn Collins\, to name but a few. \n“Ali’s New Voices combines his upbringing of a traditional West-Coast style through his style of tune writing\, with his daring and adventurous style of playing. As well as this\, he is accompanied today by some of the finest musicians in folk music.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-ali-levack-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:20240128T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
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SUMMARY:Scots Guards Club Knockout 23/24 - Round 3
DESCRIPTION:Sandy Cameron and Christopher McLeish will compete in the third heat of the Scots Guards Club Knockout competition on Sunday\, January 28\, with a 4pm start.   \nThe pipers are required to perform a set lasting 30 minutes. The set needs to contain one March\, Strathspey and Reel and the ground of a piobaireachd. An audience vote decides the winner of each heat – although the final will include judges. \nThe fourth round will be Cameron May v Luke Kennedy on Febuary 25\, 2024. The draw for the semi-finals will be held after after the completion of round four. The heats take place at the Scots Guards Club in Clifton Terrace\, Haymarket (opposite the railway station) in Edinburgh. Entry is £6 and half-time pies are available. \nThe Knockout has been held for over a decade now and has become a feature of the piping scene in Scotland’s capital city. \nThe Scots Guards Club was formerly a military club but membership has for many years now been open to all.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/scots-guards-club-knockout-2024-round-3/
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:20240128T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085519
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Skerryvore and support
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Three time winners of Scotland’s “Live Act of the Year” award\, Skerryvore return to Celtic Connections energised by the release of their 7th studio album\, Tempus. \n“With a heady mix of bagpipes\, fiddles\, accordions\, and whistles\, not to mention soaring guitar\, crisp vocals\, and driving bass\, drums\, and keys\, the band represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. From their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars\, to festival crowds in the USA\, Canada\, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe\, Skerryvore’s wide range of influences and talent produce a musically expansive\, immersive yet intimate set that excites and captivates audiences.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-skerryvore-and-support/
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:20240128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T223000
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Leonard Barry & Guests and Tarran
DESCRIPTION:•Leonard Barry playing at Piping Live! 2022. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Uilleann piper Leonard Barry launches Littoral\, his beautiful third solo album\, ten years after the acclaimed New Road. The title reflects both Leonard’s youth in the townland of Kilmoyley in North Kerry\, and his current home on the Sligo coast\, celebrating his journey as a musician with some of the many artists he has met on the way. In this one-off special concert Leonard is joined by the album’s producer Michael McGoldrick on flute\, Ali Hutton on guitar\, Alice Allen on cello\, Andy Morrow on fiddle\, and Seamie O’Dowd on vocals\, guitar and bouzouki. \n“Tarran are an exhilarating contemporary folk group from Glasgow\, with roots in both Ireland and the Western Isles. The band consists of Sophie Joint (Keys)\, Breanna Wilson (Fiddle)\, Malachy Arnold (Harp)\, and Rory Stark (Whistle/Bodhran). Using elements of funk\, blues and contemporary rhythm\, the band create a lively and innovative twist on traditional music. Tarran’s captivating performances have been brought to stages across Europe since 2019\, including last year’s Celtic Connections where they won Battle of the Folk Bands. In this concert\, Tarran will be releasing their debut EP\, which will showcase undiscovered music that the band has been working on over the last year.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-leonard-barry-guests-and-tarran/
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:20240130T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T223000
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Carlos Núñez & special guests – Celtic Sea and Hannah Rarity
DESCRIPTION:•Carlos Núñez playing at Celtic Connections 2013. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.   \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Carlos Nuñez is the poster boy of Galician music\, but it’s a title he has earned by both talent and hard work. With chops like  on the local bagpipes (called gaita)\, but a penchant for researching the tradition and its origins\, he has become one of Spain’s most recognizable musicians and a major force behind the reconstruction of the Galician musical tradition. Northern Spain has always been as much a part of the Celtic world as a Romance country\, with strong ties to both Ireland and Scotland\, and it was those Nuñez has explored\, as well as other strands which have taken his music through flamenco and even into North Africa and the Middle East. \n“Award-winning singer\, Hannah Rarity\, has made a lasting impression since being warmly embraced by the folk world\, winning BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year (2018) and recording and touring with top acts Blazin’ Fiddles\, Rura\, Niteworks and Cherish the Ladies. Both of her albums ‘Neath the Gloaming Star’ (2018) & ‘To Have You Near’ (2022) have been shortlisted for Album of the Year at the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards and in 2022\, she was invited to work as co-musical director for the Opening Concert of Celtic Connections.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-carlos-nunez-special-guests-celtic-sea-and-hannah-rarity/
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:20240201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T223000
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SUMMARY:Celtic Connections: Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening and Falasgair
DESCRIPTION:•Falasgair \nHighlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.  \nThe Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “In this exciting performance at the Drygate Brewery\, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening explore the connecting threads of music\, landscape and people over a period of almost 2\,000 years. Named after the old Northumbrian word for twilight\, The Darkening is made up of four North-East England-based members: Kathryn Tickell (Northumbrian smallpipes\, fiddle\, vocals)\, Amy Thatcher (accordion\, synth\, clogs\, vocals)\, Kieran Szifris (octave mandolin)\, Joe Truswell (drums\, percussion); with Josie Duncan from the Isle of Lewis (vocals\, clarsach). Together these dazzling musicians create musical magic; dynamic and unique ‘Ancient Northumbrian Futurism’. \n\n“Support comes from the Isle of Skye’s Falasgair. Playing a mix of traditional\, contemporary\, and self-penned tunes\, their sound is spearheaded by Macaulay Ross (fiddle)\, Dougal McKiggan (whistle) and Finn MacPherson (bagpipes)\, and reinforced by Ben Muir (keyboard)\, Caetano Hayes Pelletti (guitar and bouzouki)\, and Eoghainn Beaton (bodhran). ‘Imagine the exquisite playing of Ross Ainslie combined with the pace and stomp of Talisk.’ (The Folky Gibbon)”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-connections-kathryn-tickell-the-darkening-and-falasgair/
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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SUMMARY:Balmoral Winter Workshop Online 2024
DESCRIPTION:BALMORAL WINTER WORKSHOP\, FEB. 2-4\, 2024 \nInstructors will be Robert Mathieson\, Derek Midgley\, and Andrew Carlisle \nBalmoral’s upcoming Winter Workshop will be a 3-day remote-learning session\, held via Zoom. The cost is $275 USD. Students who refer new students to us will receive $50 off the price of the workshop for every new student referred. Instruction will be provided in small classes\, as well as one-on-one sessions with instructors. Our exciting lineup of guest piping instructors includes: \nRobert Mathieson (Hamilton\, Scotland) is a composer of pipe music\, as well as an award-winning Pipe Major. He served as pipe major of the Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band of North Lanarkshire\, Scotland\, 1986-2010. The band won 30 major championships under his leadership and was a 5-time winner of the World Pipe Band Championships. \nDerek Midgley (New Jersey\, USA) has won the B Marches & Silver Medal at the Northern Meeting\, 2nd in the Highland Society of London Gold Medal at Oban; Dunvegan Medal\, 6/8 Marches & 2/4 Marches at Dunvegan. Has also won\, the Piobaireachd Society Gold Medal and  Bar to the Piobaireachd Society Gold Medal at Maxville (Canada)\, Overall at the US Piping Foundation\, and the Piobaireachd at The Metro Cup (USA). \nAndrew Carlisle (Northern Ireland/Pittsburgh) is the Director of Piping at Carnegie Mellon University\, and has won the A Grade Strathspey & Reel at Oban\, the A Grade Piobaireachd & Overall at The Cowal Highland Gathering\, the United States Piping Foundation Overall 5-times and three All-Ireland titles at Senior level. \nJust some of the Topics previously covered in Balmoral’s Winter Workshop Classes \n\nBand Craft: Being an Effective Band Member\nPreparing for Solo Performance\nBagpipe Ergonomics: Good Tone\, Steady Blowing & Comfort\nTechniques for Memorization & Sightreading\nContrasting Simple & Compound Time Signatures\nUnpacking Piobaireachd Embellishments\nInstrument Maintenance\nReed Setup\nTransitioning from Chanter to Pipes\nClasses in 2/4 March\, Jigs\, and Strathspey & Reel\nPiobaireachd\nEmbellishments & Muscle Memory\nIrish Airs and Marches\n\nSpecial deal for pipe band members! Bring at least four members of your pipe band to Balmoral’s Winter Workshop and each band member will receive $50 off their tuition.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/balmoral-winter-workshop-online-2024/
LOCATION:Online Zoom\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming":MAILTO:info@bagpiping.org
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