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SUMMARY:Embro Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:The pipes remain a focal point for Scottish gatherings and are well represented at the Embro games through solo piping and drumming\, as well as band competitions. (Don’t miss the stirring spectacle of all bands playing as one during the Massed Band performances at mid-day and at Games closing.) \nPipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/embro-highland-games/
LOCATION:Embro Arena\, 355644 35th Line\, Embro\, Ontario\, N0J 1J0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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SUMMARY:East of Ireland Pipe Band Championships
DESCRIPTION:Details from 2024\nOn Sunday 30th June 2024 the East of Ireland Festival of Piping & Drumming incorporating the East of Ireland Pipe Band Championships and Drum Majors Championships\, will be staged in the grounds of the Promenade\, Howth\, Co Dublin. The Championships are promoted by St Lawrence PB\, Howth and the Leinster Branch IPBA. The contest is held under the rules of Cumann Buíon Píobaire na hÉireann\, the Irish Pipe Band Association. The Promenade has been the historic venue for the event and the contest takes place the week before the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships. We would like to welcome all our bands and in particular we are pleased to mention North Texas Caledonian Pipes & Drums who will be participating in the championships. \nRules: • Bands must register on arrival at the contest venue • All bands can play in the grade allotted by their association and one grade above • Grades 3a and 3b will be merged • To signify the end of the contest the ‘The Battle’s O’er’ will be played by all bands. • As a ‘Salute to the Chieftain’ the ‘Minstrel Boy’ will be played en-masse • For the massed band tunes a designated Drum Corps will play lead\, with all other drummers joining on the Double Forte • Grades 3A and 3B will be merged • Prizes: 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd and Best Drum Corps\, in each grade\, will be awarded Trophies • All trophies are perpetual • A full Adjudication Panel will be used • Closing Date for Entry: Friday 21st June 2024 Bands holding trophies please return them the Contest Secretary before entry closing date. Any bands returning trophies on the day please ensure they are cleaned. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=630541422843296
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/east-of-ireland-pipe-band-championships-2/
LOCATION:Howth\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Drumtochty Highland Games 2025
DESCRIPTION:SOLO PIPING COMPETITION\n1. 14 & Under March / 14 & Under Strathspey & Reel\n2. 18 & Under March\n3. 18 & Under Strathspey & Reel\n4. Open Strathspey & Reel\n5. Open March\nENTRIES ON FIELD \nTICKETS WILL BE AVALIABLE ONLINE FROM JANUARY 2025 \nEARLY BIRD TICKETS AVALIABLE – SEE BELOW \nADMISSION:- ADULT £12.00\, CHILDREN AND OAP’S £6.00 \nFAMILY TICKET (2 – ADULTS\, 2 – CHILDREN) £30.00 \nTICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO THE GAMES OR ON GAMES DAY AT THE ENTRY GATES \nEARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AVALIABLE VIA THE LINK BELOW UP TO 28/2/25:- \nhttps://www.ticketebo.co.uk/drumtochty-highland-games/drumtochty-highland-games-2025 \n  \n******PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE SURROUNDING TREES IT IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO GET A SIGNAL FOR CARD MACHINE SO PLEASE BRING CASH – THE BAR WILL BE CASH ONLY*********** \nHIGHLAND DANCING ENQUIRIES TO:- MRS LINDSAY 01561340234. \nA FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE GAMES \nDOGS ARE WELCOME\, PLEASE KEEP ON A LEAD AND TIDY UP BEHIND THEM \nCAR PARKING IS FREE – THIS CAN BE BUSY AT TIMES SO PLEASE BEAR WITH THE CAR PARK ATTENDANTS AND BE CAREFUL ON THE NARROW ROADS APPROACHING THE GAMES FIELD \nWE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT FOR DISABLED PARKING CLOSE TO THE ENTRY GATES\, IF YOU HAVE A BLUE BADGE THE ATTENDANTS WILL TRY THEIR BEST TO GET YOU CLOSE. \nLAURENCEKIRK IS THE NEAREST TRAIN STATION AND THERE IS NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT FROM THERE.  LOCAL TAXI COMPANY 07766270485 MAY HELP \nWE TRY OUR BEST TO GET WIFI FOR CARD MACHINES BUT PLEASE BRING CASH TOO.  THE BAR IS CASH ONLY \nALONG WITH MANY DIFFERECT STALLS WE HAVE FOOD VENDORS AND A TEA TENT WHICH WILL OFFER\, TEA\, COFFEE\, SOUP\, SANDWICHES ETC AND DELICIOUS FANCY CAKES \nWatch our Preview Video below \nDrumtochty Highland Games\n \nIf it is the fourth Saturday in June it must be Auchenblae and the “Drumtochty Highland Games“. This has been the tradition for over 40 years. \nKnown as the friendliest Highland Games in the area they are firmly established in the Scottish Highland Games calendar as one of the most outstanding events. \nThis is not only because of the top competitors attending and records broken but also for the all-round entertainment offered and the sheer beauty of the venue. \nHeld in the grounds of Drumtochty Castle in Drumtochty Glen just 2 miles outside Auchenblae\, any visitor will agree\, there is no better place to be\, on the fourth Saturday in June. \nCome and watch the athletes trying to break some more records. Lots of opportunities for young and not so young to join in on some open games. \nMake it a day out and enjoy the combination of exciting entertainment and nature at its best. \nIf you want to watch some of the best athletes and have a fun day out\, then come to the Drumtochty Highland Games\, referred to as the most friendly Games in the area and do not forget to bring your camera with you.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/drumtochty-highland-games-2023/
LOCATION:Drumtochty Castle\, Drumtochty Glen\, AB30 1TP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eleanor Fotheringham":MAILTO:eleanor.fotheringham1@hotmail.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Ceres Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Solo Piping from 11.00 – 16.30 (Enter on the day)\nSolo Piping Results from 2024\n\n\n\nEvent\n1st\n2nd\n3rd\n4th\n\n\nSenior March\nBen Duncan\nAngus MacPhee\nCallum Wynd\nAndrew hall\n\n\nSenior Strathspey\nBen Duncan\nCallum Wynd\nDavid Stulpner\nDarach Urquhart\n\n\nSenior Piobaireachd\nDarach Urquhart\nBen Duncan\nCallum Wynd\nJames MacPetrie\n\n\nChampion Piper\nBen Duncan\n\n\nJunior Piobaireachd\nDouglas Baird\nArran Green\nChris Drummond\nCallan Erskine\n\n\nJunior S&R\nArran Green\nDouglas Baird\nChris Drummond\nEuan McAree\n\n\nJunior March\nArran Green\nDouglas Baird\nChris Drummond\nWilliam Muirhead\n\n\n\nA Short History of the Ceres Highland Games\nIt is said that Sir Robert Keith\, Great Marischal of Scotland\, instructed the men of Ceres in the use of the bow\, prior to the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. This instruction apparently took place upon the village green now known as the Bow Butts. It is upon this green that the annual village games are held\, since the charter to hold a market was given\, it is said\, to the people of the village by Robert Bruce himself\, in celebration of the victorious return to Ceres of the men who fought at Bannockburn. No other Highland Games can claim the continuous history of the Ceres Games\, which\, despite the disapproval of the 16th Century kirk\, have continued without interruption since 1314\, except during the periods of the Act of Proconscription (1746-1782) which followed Bonnie Prince Charlie’s rebellion\, the Great War years and latterly in 2020 when COVID struck. They were originally always held on the 24th of June each year\, the anniversary of the battle\, but it has recently become more convenient to hold them on the last Saturday of June.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/ceres-highland-games-2/
LOCATION:Bow Butts\, Ceres\, Fife\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ceres Highland Games":MAILTO:eventcoord@ceresgames.co.uk
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
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SUMMARY:Lochore (Benarty) Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Mr G Mair\, 7 Lathro Lane Kinross\, KY13 8RX\nTel No: 0771 7758 778 e-mail: garymair@ymail.comPlease click on the below link for the entry form\nAll Grades & D/M
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/lochore-highland-games/
LOCATION:Lochore Meadows Country Park\, Lochgelly\, Fife\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Ayr Pipe Band Competition 'Pipes in the Park'
DESCRIPTION:DETAILS BELOW FROM 2024\n1. Contest run under the rules of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. \n2. Closing Date. 15TH June. Late entries may be accepted but bands would be expected to play first. Draw will be made on 16th June 2024 and will be posted on the RSPBA website and the A\, D&G branch Facebook page. \n3. Any band may play up where time permits\, include intention to play up on entry form and appropriate tune selection. \n4. Grade 4B Will submit a selection of prescribed 4×2 Marches \n5. Grade 4A Will submit an MSR set from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes. Grade 3. Will submit a Medley Grade 2. Will submit a M.S.R\, 5 Any band may be asked to play for the Drum Major contest\, failure to comply will result in disqualification. \n6 Band representative is responsible for the band to be at the final tuning area. \n7 Bands MUST register at the RSPBA Officials tent prior to the contest start time. \n8 Bands failing to notify the Secretary or any official of the A\, D&G Branch that they will not be participating in the contest before the start of the contest may be liable to a fine set by the RSPBA board of directors \n9. All trophies MUST be returned to the promoter not less than one (1) month before the contest date or a fine of £50.00 for each trophy will be applied and suspension from all RSPBA events until the trophy is returned and the fine paid. \n10 All bands are requested to take part in the massed band parade prior to the prize giving. \n11. Coach & Car parking on low green
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/ayr-highland-games/
LOCATION:Ayr\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
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SUMMARY:Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Solo Piping and Drumming competitions will start on Saturday June 21st at 8:30 a.m. with a short break for our Opening Ceremonies at 11.45 a.m. when you need to take in the sights and sounds of the Massed Bands performing. \nThe skirl of the Pipes and the beat of the drums will fill the Park during the Massed Bands\, and the Band competitions from Grade 1 to Grade 5\, for titles and prizes all afternoon. \nJoin the bands after the competitions\, in the refreshment tent to cheer on the winning bands of each level. \nWe are a member of the Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO).  Contact PPBSO if you’re interested in competing in the Solo and/or Band Competitions. \nFor other information regarding the Pipe Bands and Solo competitions email us at northumberlandgamesinfo@gmail.com   \n\n\n\n\n​Keep checking in for updates… in the meantime here’s some “good to know” details. \n\n\nThis will be the 61st anniversary of our event. \n\n\nOur Festival always takes place on the third weekend in June. \n\n\nIn 2025 the Festival will be held on June 20th and 21st. \n\n\nAgain in 2025\, the Agricultural Park in Port Hope is the venue for the Festival. \n\n\n 
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/cobourg-highland-games/
LOCATION:Cobourg Highland Games Society\, Port Hope Agricultural Park\, Port Hope\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
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SUMMARY:CLASP 2025 English League – Colchester 3
DESCRIPTION:The CLASP at Pipes in the Park (Colchester)\nScoring\nPoints gained at Competitions 1\,2\,3 and 4 will feed into The English League. Points gained for Competition 5 will feed into the existing CLASP League and The English League \n\nBranch Competitions\nCompetition Three – 15 June ~ Pipes in the Park (Colchester) \nCompetition Four – 13 July ~ Corby Highland Gathering \nCompetition Five – 30-31 Aug ~ All England Championships (Chatsworth)
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/clasp-2025-english-league-colchester-3/
LOCATION:Colchester
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBA London":MAILTO:branch_secretary@rspbalondon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
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SUMMARY:Aberdeen Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Enter BEFORE MIDNIGHT 6th JUNE 2025 and receive FREE ENTRY for all competitions. Later entries accepted until 24 hours before the start of the games. Those entering on the day will play first and play at the discretion of the Piping Convenor. \nEnquiries to fraser.maitland@btinternet.com \nThere is a new competition for Under 18 Piobaireachd this year with a trophy presented by The Aberdeen Piping Society (TAPS). \nAll competitors on the day must report to the competitors’ entry/check-in desk that will be open from 9:45am\, the desk will close at 10.30am.Events commence at 10.30am – the Solo piping Convener will give estimated event timings and playing order once the entry/check-in desk has closed. \nEnter Now \nNew competition for beginners; Beginner Chanter competition 2 part march (all ages). \nThe Piobaireachd competition will be in a different place this year\, please report to the pipers waiting tent and you will be escorted to the new location. \nThe piping waiting tent will also be used for posting the results throughout the day. Prize money has been increased throughout the competition programme of events. \n  \n\n\n\n\nEvent \nNo.\nEvent\n1st\n2nd\n3rd\n4th\n5th\n\n\n\n\n5\nJuvenile Piping – Marches \nUnder 18yrs.\n£30\n£25\n£20\n£15\n£10\n\n\n6\nJuvenile Piping – Strathspey & Reel \nUnder 18yrs.\n£30\n£25\n£20\n£15\n£10\n\n\n7\nJuvenile Piping – Jig \nUnder 18yrs.\n£30\n£25\n£20\n£15\n£10\n\n\n\nBeginner Chanter – 2 part march – all ages\nNo Monetary Prizes\n\n\n1\nHighland Bagpipes Music Piobairaechd \n(18 years and over)\n£80\n£60\n£50\n£40\n£30\n\n\n8\nHighland Bagpipes Music – Marches \n(18 years and over)\n£50\n£40\n£30\n£20\n£15\n\n\n9\nHighland Bagpipes Music – Strathspey & Reel \n(18 years and over)\n£50\n£40\n£30\n£20\n£15\n\n\n10\nHighland Bagpipes Music – Jig \n(18 years and over)\n£50\n£40\n£30\n£20\n£15\n\n\n\n\n  \nA highlight on the Aberdeen summer calendar\, it promises to be a day full of family entertainment\, including traditional Scottish Highland Games competitions\, pipe band championships and solo piping competitions\, as well as a funfair\, family entertainment stage performances\, free children’s activities\, catering outlets and a beer tent. \nAberdeen’s Highland Games attracts between 8\,000 and 15\,000 people annually.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/aberdeen-highland-games/
LOCATION:Hazlehead Park\, Aberdeen\, Aberdeenshire\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Munster Pipe Band Gathering
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URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/munster-pipe-band-gathering/
LOCATION:Town Park\, Tralee\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Georgetown Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:A Hundred Thousand Welcomes to one of the largest events of the year in Halton Hills. Established in 1975\, the Georgetown Highland Games is held every 2nd Saturday in June at the Georgetown Fair Grounds. Come be a “Scot for a Day” & enjoy the Massed Pipes & Drums with sounds that stir the heart & soul; “Amazing Grace” & “Scotland the Brave” at 1 pm & 5 pm….more \nPipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here \n 
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/georgetown-highland-games/
LOCATION:Georgetown Fairgrounds\, 1 Park Ave\, Halton Hills\, Ontario\, L7G 3H9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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SUMMARY:Ardrossan Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Always falling on the second Sunday in June\, this year the date for the Ardrossan Highland Games is Sunday\, June 8\, 2025. The Games are held at the Memorial Playing Fields\, Ardrossan\, Ayrshire\, KA22 8AP\, and entries for the juvenile solo piping are open till June 3. \nArdrossan Highland Games has a number of events for Juvenile Solo Piping. If you want to enter please download the entry form here.  The solo piping events are:Event 1 – 13 Years & Under – March Event 2 – 15 Years & Under – March\, Strathspey & Rell Event 3 – 15 Years & Under – Piobaireachd (Ground) Event 4 – 18 Years & Under – March\, Strathspey & Reel Event 5 – 18 Years & Under – Piobaireachd Event 6 – 18 Years & Under – Jig \nEntry Fee – £5 per event \nPaper Entries – entry form & cheque posted to: Ciaran Sinclair\, 2 Pirnmill Road\, Saltcoats\, KA21 6DG \nElectronic Entries – entry form emailed to: ardrossangames@icloud.com & bank transfer to: Ciaran Sinclair – RBS – S/C 83 – 27 – 02 – Acc No 00743462 \nFor any enquiries contact Solo Piping Steward – Thomas Bingham on 07779 365 968 or email ardrossangames@icloud.com \nRules & Information\n\nThe draw will take place ONE WEEK before the competition\nThe draw will be emailed out to competitors\nDue to an increase in the number of entrants we have had to put a maximum number of entries for each event. As a result of this we will only be allowing a maximum of 15 entries per event\nEntries close on Saturday 31st May\nCompetitors CANNOT enter Events 3 & 5\nCompetitors can only play up ONE age group\nCompetitors playing in Events 4 & 6 play their Jig after M.S.R – Competitors can stop and re-tune after their M.S.R.\nWe will try our best to accommodate competitors who are competing with pipe bands on the day\nPlease send cheques as cash can easily be lost in the post\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n•Hazel Whyte\, Callum Norrington\, Rev Jim Smith MBE\, Gregor Grierson and Bobby Allen at the 2019 Ardrossan Highland Games\n\n\n\n\nThe fields are a short five minutes walk from Ardrossan South Beach train station\, and the train journey from Glasgow Central is just a 40 minute ride down to the scenic Ayrshire coast. \n\n\n\n\n\n•Hazel Whyte receives her prize from the Rev Jim Smith MBE in 2019
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/ardrossan-highland-games/
LOCATION:Ardrossan\, Memorial Playing Fields\, Ardrossan\, Ayrshire\, KA22 8AP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Strathmore Highland Games 2025
DESCRIPTION:SOLO PIPING  (Registration on field at 10am) – Starts at 10.30am\nUnder 18’s – Marches\, Strathspey/Reel\nAdults – Piobaireachd\, Marches\, Strathspey/Reel \nStrathmore Highland Games Committee are delighted to once again share the traditions of Highland Games and can’t wait to welcome you all. Come and join us on Sunday 8th June 2025\, in the glorious grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus for a truly Scottish day out!  \n​Officially opened at 12 noon\, gates open at 10am.  There’s lots going on like big strong men tossing cabers and throwing hammers. Light footed highland dancers dancing. There’s pipers piping\, runners running and cyclist’s cycling. There’s also a crowd of folk pulling a rope away from another crowd of folk\, they’ll likely be sitting for a while\, but one team always wins.  \n​There’s ice-cream\, a bouncy castle\, and races to help keep the kids happy.  We also have a fabulous selection of local food and drinks producers to show you just how great the folk of Angus and the surrounding area are\, along with a selection of talented home grown crafts folk bringing along their wares for you to browse through. So why not come back to the Games! \nSolo Piping Results from 2024\n\n\n\n\nSOLO PIPING  (Registration on field at 10am) – Starts at 10.30am \nWinners in 2024 were: \n\n\nPiobaireachd\n1 Calum Brown\n2 Angus MacPhee\n3 Chris McLeish\n4 Walter Glendinning\n5 John MacDonald \n\n\nMarch\n1 Calum Brown\n2 Chris McLeish\n3 David Bruce\n4 Hector Munro\n5 Allan Russell \n\n\nStrathspey & Reel\n1 Calum Brown\n2 John MacDonald\n3 Angus MacPhee\n4 David Bruce\n5 Christopher McLeish \n\n\n\n\nJunior March\n1 James Fraser\n2 Rory Menzies\n3 Sam Burns\n4 Morla Bruce \n\n\nJunior S&R\n1 James Fraser\n2 Rory Menzies\n3 Sam Burns\n4 Andrew Fraser
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/strathmore-highland-games-2/
LOCATION:Glamis Castle\, Angus\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mrs Muriel Greenhill":MAILTO:strathsecretary@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:PPBSO Hamilton Valley Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The PPBSO is also planning a small competition for June 7th in downtown Hamilton.  This is a great opportunity for grade 3\, 4 & 5 bands and amateur soloists to get outside for a run through before Georgetown Highland Games later in June. \n\n\nThe final details have not yet been worked out but this gathering would be limited to ten bands and will be held on the grounds of the Scottish Rite in Hamilton. \nPresident\, Malkie Bow said: “Although not a full Highland Games\, we’re excited to run this event as a pilot project in the hopes of a bigger event next year”. \n\n\nThe Hamilton Gathering will appear on the master entry form for Grade 3\, 4 & 5 bands as well as a full slate of amateur solos. Stay tuned!
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/ppbso-hamilton-valley-gathering/
LOCATION:Hamilton Valley\, 4 Queen Street South\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 3R3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Innerleithen Highland Games 2025
DESCRIPTION:The best pipe bands from all over Southeast Central Scotland will head to Innerleithen on Saturday June 7th\, 2025\, to compete in the annual Innerleithen Pipe Band Championships held in Victoria Park\, Innerleithen.\n20th Anniversary in 2023\nAllan Johnston of St Ronan’s Piping Society the local charity which runs the competition tells us more; “2023 is a very special year in the history of the Society it being the 20th anniversary of our contest and it seems that it goes from strength to strength and is well supported by local businesses\, individuals\, and our loyal patrons. This allows us to support our local Pipe Band with instruments\, uniform and equipment and our local Pipe Band Hall which is a valuable community asset. On the 3rd of June there will be over 17 performances with bands from Novice Juvenile\, Grade 4\, Novice Juvenile & Grade 4 MSR\, Grade 3 and 2 so there will be something for everyone and at the end of the day we will be handing out a fine array of trophies and prize money amounting to over £2500 to the successful bands. In addition to the fine Pipe Band music there will be Ice Cream and a snack bar”.\n\nThe competition will be fierce\, and the piping will be first class\, an event not to miss. Let the Battle of the Bands commence!\n\n\nEntry to the event will be £3 pp (£2 concession) Children under 16 free. Parking will be £3 per car.\n\nInnerleithen Contest 2023 – Draw\nNovice March – Starts: 11:30\n1 George Watson’s College Novice\n2 Preston Lodge High School \nG4 March – Starts: 12:00\n1 Stockbridge\n2 Peebles Ex-Servicemen’s\n3 Barrhead and District \nG4/Novice MSR – Starts: 12:40\n1 Royal Burgh of Stirling\n2 Stockbridge\n3 George Watsons College\n4 Camelon and District \nG3/Juvenile – Starts: 14:15\n1 George Watsons College\n2 Stockbridge\n3 Preston Lodge High School\n4 Tweedvale \nGrade 2 – Starts: 15:05\n1 City of Edinburgh\n2 Preston Lodge High School\n3 Tweedvale\n4 Stockbridge
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/innerleithen-highland-games-2/
LOCATION:Vale of Leithen Football Park\, Vale of Leithen Football Park\, Innerleithen\, Scottish Borders\, EH44 6RF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="St Ronan's Piping Society":MAILTO:allanjohnston@btinternet.com
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SUMMARY:Mid Ulster Pipe Band Championships
DESCRIPTION:  \n2023 DRAW\nGrade 4b \n12:00 Moneygore \n12:07 Tullylagan \n12:14 Altnaveigh Memorial \n12:21 Irvine Memorial \n12:28 Letterkenny & District \n12:35 Down Academy Pipes & Drums \n12:42 Upper Crossgare \n12:49 McDonald Academy \n12:56 Major Sinclair Memorial \n13:03 Kirkistown \n13:10 Hollymount \n13:17 Bready Ulster Scots \n13:24 Joseph forde memorial \nAdjudicators: William Garrett\, John Reville\, Alan Ronaldson\, Paul Brown\, Colin Turtle \nGrade 4a \n14:00 New Ross and District \n14:07 Cloughfin \n14:14 Ballyboley \n14:21 Gransha \n14:28 William Kerr Memorial \n14:35 Graham Memorial Clontibret \n14:42 Syerla And District \n14:49 Raphoe Ulster Scots \nAdjudicators: John Wilson\, Mark Faloon\, Anthony Sloan\, Brian Martin\, Kathy Calvin \nGrade 3b \n11:30 Cullybackey \n11:37 Cleland Memorial \nAdjudicators: William Garrett\, John Reville\, Alan Ronaldson\, Paul Brown\, Colin Turtle \nMid Ulster Pipe Band Championships 2023 – Draw \nGrade 3a \n12:15 Matt Boyd Memorial \n12:22 Major Sinclair Memorial \n12:29 Clogher and District \n12:36 Colmcille \n12:43 Drumlough \n12:50 Tullylagan \n12:57 McNeillstown \n13:04 Cullybackey \n13:11 Kildoag \nAdjudicators: John Wilson\, Mark Faloon\, Anthony Sloan\, Brian Martin\, Kathy Calvin \nGrade 2 \n14:30 Ravara \n14:38 Kildoag \n14:46 Matt Boyd Memorial \n14:54 Tullylagan \n15:02 St Joseph’s Clondalkin \n15:10 Manorcunningham \n15:18 St Marys\, Derrytrasna \n15:26 Major Sinclair Memorial \n15:34 Clogher and District \nAdjudicators: William Garrett\, John Reville\, Alan Ronaldson\, Paul Brown\, Colin Turtle \nGrade 1 \n15:45 Field Marshal Montgomery \n15:55 Closkelt \n16:05 St Laurence O Toole \nAdjudicators: John Wilson\, Mark Faloon\, Anthony Sloan\, Brian Martin\, Kathy Calvin
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/cookstown-pipe-band-comp/
LOCATION:Cookstown High School\, Coolnafranky Estate\, Molesworth St\, Cookstown\,\, County Tyrone\, BT80 8PQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Markinch Highland Games 2025
DESCRIPTION:Solo piping at Markinch Highland Games\nOPEN MARCH\, STRATHSPEY & REEL\n1st…£60 – 2nd…£40 – 3rd…£30 – 4th…£20 \nOPEN PIOBAIREACH\n1st…£60 – 2nd…£40 – 3rd…£30 – 4th…£20 \nJUNIOR MARCH\, STRATHSPEY & REEL\n1st…£30 – 2nd…£20 – 3rd…£15 – 4th…£10 \nJUNIOR PIOBAIREACH\n1st…£30 – 2nd…£20 – 3rd…£15 – 4th…£10 \nFor entry & further details contact Solo Piping convenor Roderick Barron. T: 01334 840822 E: lstalbot@aol.com \nPIPING DETAILS FROM 2023\n\n\n\nRSPBA Dundee\, Perth & Angus Branch\n\n\nMarkinch Highland Games Pipe Band Contest\n\n\nJohn Dixon Park\, Markinch\n\n\nSunday 4th June 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nALL TIMES AT APPROXIMATE\n\n\nOrder of Play\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRADE NOVICE JUVENILE B (PLEASE NOTE STATIC START FOR THIS GRADE)\n\nCompetition\ncommences at 1pm\n\n\n1\nLochgelly High School\nNJB\n\n\n13:00\n\n\n\n2\nHigh School of Dundee\nNJB\n\n\n13:08\n\n\n\n3\nBurntisland & District\nNJB\n\n\n13:16\n\n\n\n4\nLochgelly High School “Junior”\nNJB\n\n\n13:24\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRADE FOUR B\n\n\n\nCompetition commences\nat 1:45PM (Approx.)\n\n\n1\nTulliallan Pipes & Drums\n4B\n\n\n13:45\n\n\n\n2\nCity of St Andrews\n4B\n\n\n13:53\n\n\n\n3\nFraserburgh RBL\n4B\n\n\n14:01\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRADE FOUR A / NOVICE JUVENILE A\n\n\n\nCompetition commences\nat 2:20pm (Approx.)\n\n\n1\nRAF Central Scotland Pipe and Drums\n4A\n\n\n14:20\n\n\n\n2\nHigh School of Dundee\nNJA\n\n\n14:28\n\n\n\n3\nKinross & District\n4A\n\n\n14:36\n\n\n\n4\nBurntisland & District\n4A\n\n\n14:44\n\n\n\n5\nVale Of Atholl\n4A\n\n\n14:52\n\n\n\n6\nKirkcaldy & District\n4A\n\n\n15:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrum Majors Dress – Approx. 3pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRADE 3\n\n\n\nCompetition commences\nat 3:15pm (Approx.)\n\n\n1\nMethil & District\n3B\n\n\n15:15\n\n\n\n2\nEdradour Pitlochry & Blair Atholl\n3A\n\n\n15:25\n\n\n\n3\nHigh School of Dundee\nNJA\n\n\n15:35\n\n\n\n4\nRAF Central Scotland Pipe and Drums\n4A\n\n\n15:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrum Majors’ Competition – Approx. 4pm\n\n\n\nAdult Drum Majors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Binder [Royal High]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraeme Wyse [Burntisland & District]\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\nJuvenile Drum Majors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine Spears [Burntisland & District]\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\nGRADE 2 (Arena 2)\n\n\n\nCompetition commences\nat 4:15pm (Approx.)\n\n\n1\nMethil & District\n3B\n\n\n16:15\n\n\n\n2\nEdradour Pitlochry & Blair Atholl\n3A\n\n\n16:25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMASSED BANDS AT APPROXIMATELY 5pm – ON COMPLETION OF GAMES’ TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/markinch-highland-games/
LOCATION:John Dixon Park\, Markinch\, Fife\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Mair":MAILTO:garymair@ymail.com
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SUMMARY:Carrick Lowland Gathering (Girvan)
DESCRIPTION:The Carrick Lowland Gathering was first set up in 1982 as a one off event but has now grown to be a large annual community occasion which is normally held on the first Sunday in June. \nThe Gathering is officially opened by the games chieftain who is selected by the Girvan Attractions committee. The crowning of the Civic Queen & King and their attendants takes place at the Lowland Gathering. The gathering takes place in Victory Park at the foot of the hills in Girvan. \nThe event incorporates the Ayrshire\, Dumfries & Galloway Pipe Band Association Competition\, The Highland Heavy Weight Games\, The Aileen Robertson School of Highland Dance Competitions\, plus Girvan Harriers Club annual Saughill Hill race. \nThere is a wide selection of local organisation and charity stalls who use the event to raise funds and increase the profile of their organisation within the community. There are also funfair rides and a selection of catering facilities which all add up to an entertaining and fun filled day out for people of all ages to enjoy. \n\n\nJuvenile Solo Piping\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Solo piping competition is organised by Lynne Galloway \nhttps://girvanattractions.co.uk/solo-piping-entry-form/ \nThe contest commences at 12:00 \nThe contest is organised opened to anyone and you dont need to be a member of a pipe band to enter \nCategories \n\n13 years and under March only\n15 years and under March\, Strathspey and reel\n18 years and under March\, Strathspey and reel\n\nPrizes  \nTrophies (1st) \, Certificate (1st\,2nd\, 3rd) \nPrize Money (1st – £30\, 2nd – £20\, 3rd – £10\, 4th – £5) \n\n\n\n\nPipe Bands\nThe pipe bands competition is organised by the Ayrshire Dumfries and Galloway branch of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. \nThe contest commences at 13:30 \nThe contest is run under Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) and Local Rules in conjunction with the RSPBA Ayrshire\, Dumfries & Galloway Branch. \nBands March past and presentation of prizes 4:30pm \nSections \n\nOpen grade – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\nGrade 3 – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\nGrade 4 – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\n\nCategories \n\nBest novice band\nBest juvenile band\nAdult marching and discipline\nJuvenile marching and discipline\nAdult drum majors’ contest – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\nJuvenile drum majors’ contest – 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\n\n\nClick Here to Download your 2023 programme \nPipe Band draw for Carrick Lowland Gathering\, 4th June\, 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Entries will remain open and will be accepted on the day.\n\nThe Juvenile Solo Piping Competition is organised by Girvan Attractions and the contest starts at 12 noon. Entries close on May 30\, and should be completed using the online entry form at Girvan Juvenile Solo Piping. There are three events:\n• 13 years and under March only\n• 15 years and under March\, Strathspey and reel\n• 18 years and under March\, Strathspey and reel \nThe Pipe Band Competition is organised by the Ayrshire Dumfries and Galloway branch of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. The contest is run under Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) and Local Rules in conjunction with the RSPBA Ayrshire\, Dumfries & Galloway Branch. \nTHE CONTEST COMMENCES AT 13:00 BANDS MARCH PAST AND PRESENTATION OF PRIZES 16:30 SECTIONS:
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/carrick-lowland-gathering-girvan/
LOCATION:Victory Park\, Girvan\, N Park Avenue\, Girvan\, South Ayrshire\, KA26 9DH\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T170000
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SUMMARY:Celtic-Balkan Fusion Project
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share the latest on “Thistle and Rose: A Celtic-Balkan Fusion”\, which opens in less than four months (May 31 and June 1\, 2025). \n\nAdvance tickets now available at Celtic Junction!Beat the rush\, grab yours now! Admission is pay-as-you-can ($0-$20-$30-$45). Lots of fun photos!\n\nSat May 31\, 7:00 PM: https://celticjunction.org/event/thistle-and-rose-may31/ \nSun June 1\, 2:00 PM: https://celticjunction.org/event/thistle-and-rose-june1/ \n\nFacebook page now live!https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572468440421\n\n            -Lots of photos and text\, with more (plus videos) to come weekly! \n            -Please like/follow the page\, and invite your FB friends to do the same. \nThe program\n “Thistle and Rose: a Celtic-Balkan Fusion” reimagines a historic encounter between Celtic and Balkan peoples. It includes: \n\ntraditional Highland and Bulgarian folk music and dance\nnew Celtic-Balkan fusion tunes\, with new contemporary fusion choreography\nHighland piper\, gaida player\, folk orchestra\, Balkan singers\, and Highland\, Balkan\, and modern dancers\n\nArtists are from premier local ensembles: Choro Borealis\, Doma Dance Theater\, Ethnic Dance Theatre (EDT)\, Macalester College Pipe Band\, Mila Vocal Ensemble\, Orkestar Bez Ime (OBI)\, Traki\, and Twin Cities Scottish Dance Association. \nHope to see you there\, or that you can catch it later online! \nJames Johnson jjohns007@icloud.com
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/celtic-balkan-fusion-project/
LOCATION:Celtic Junction Arts Center\, 836 Prior Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN.\, 55104\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Johnson":MAILTO:johns007@umn.edu
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
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SUMMARY:The Atholl Gathering 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Atholl Gathering takes place in the grounds of Blair Castle in Perthshire and marks the first graded competition of the solo piping calendar. \nFor piping events email: ATHOLL.GATHERING.PIPING@GMAIL.COM
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/atholl-gathering/
LOCATION:Blair Castle\, Blair Atholl\, Pitlochry\, Perth & Kinross\, PH18 5TL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T184133
CREATED:20250207T185820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T185820Z
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SUMMARY:South of Ireland Pipe Band Championships
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/south-of-ireland-pipe-band-championships-2/
LOCATION:Old Crescent Rugby Grounds\, Limerick\, Ireland
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T170000
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SUMMARY:Co. Fermanagh Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/co-fermanagh-pipe-band-drum-major-championships/
LOCATION:Enniskillen\, County Fermanagh\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
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CREATED:20250207T171017Z
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SUMMARY:Dollar Academy
DESCRIPTION:All Grades & D/M\nHosted by the RSPBA Dundee\, Perth & Angus Branch. \nEmail: secretary@rspba-dpa.org
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/dollar-academy/
LOCATION:Dollar Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T184133
CREATED:20250213T155407Z
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SUMMARY:CLASP 2025 English League – Luton 2
DESCRIPTION:The CLASP at the Jim McGinn Memorial Contest (Indoor)\nScoring\nPoints gained at Competitions 1\,2\,3 and 4 will feed into The English League. Points gained for Competition 5 will feed into the existing CLASP League and The English League \n\nBranch Competitions\nCompetition Two – 18 May: Pipe Major Jim McGinn Memorial (Luton) \nCompetition Three – 15 June: Pipes in the Park (Colchester) \nCompetition Four – 13 July: Corby Highland Gathering \nCompetition Five – 30-31 Aug: All England Championships (Chatsworth) \n 
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/clasp-2025-english-league-luton-2/
LOCATION:University of Bedfordshire\, University Square\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 3JU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBA London":MAILTO:branch_secretary@rspbalondon.org
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T220000
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CREATED:20250216T113817Z
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SUMMARY:St. Laurence O’ Toole Pipe Band: The Lark in the Evening
DESCRIPTION:BOOK NOW\n\nThe St. Laurence O’Toole Pipe Band (SLOT) has earned its reputation as one of the world’s premier pipe bands\, blending traditional Celtic music with innovative\, world-class musicianship. Founded in 1910 in Dublin\, Ireland\, SLOT has grown from a community-based group to a global powerhouse\, winners of 11 RSPBA major championship titles and 7 Grade 1 – All Ireland titles\, including the prestigious World Pipe Band Championship title in 2010. \nUnder the direction of Pipe Major Alen Tully and Lead Drummer Stephen Creighton\, SLOT has built a legacy of excellence\, setting the gold standard in the pipe band world with their powerful sound\, technical skill\, and thrilling performances. Known for their creative arrangements and skillful adaptation of Irish musical heritage\, SLOT’s performances are a vibrant tapestry of driving rhythms\, stunning harmonies\, and rich melodic lines that resonate with audiences around the world. Each concert is a carefully crafted journey\, paying homage to their roots while pushing the boundaries of pipe band music. \nBeyond competitions\, SLOT has captured the hearts of global audiences through high-profile concerts and recordings\, demonstrating that pipe band music is not just for the competition field but belongs in concert halls and on stages worldwide. Their commitment to excellence\, camaraderie\, and love for their craft creates a unique concert experience—one that bridges the past\, present\, and future of Celtic music. \nJoin us for an unforgettable performance with the St. Laurence O’Toole Pipe Band\, where passion meets precision and Irish tradition comes alive like never before. \nPlease note that all ticket purchases are subject to a booking fee.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/st-laurence-o-toole-pipe-band-the-lark-in-the-evening/
LOCATION:The Lark Concert Hall\, Church Street\, Balbriggan\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Victorian Pipe Band Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:After the success of the hosting the 2024 Australian Pipe Band Championships\, the Maryborough Highland Society and Pipe Bands Victoria are thrilled to announce that the 2024-25 Victorian contest season will culminate in the Victorian Pipe band Championships to be held at the magnificent Princes Park\, Maryborough.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/victorian-pipe-band-championships-2025/
LOCATION:Princes Park\, Maryborough\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
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SUMMARY:North of Scotland Pipe Band Championships\, Banchory
DESCRIPTION:Mrs L Niven\nInveroyne\nKirkton of Oyne\nInsch\nAberdeenshire\nAB52 6QU\nt: 01464 851401\nt: 07754 098801\ne: linda@scottniven.co.uk
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/banchory-pipe-band-competition/
LOCATION:King George V Park\, Banchory\, AB31 5ST\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBA North of Scotland branch":MAILTO:linda@scottniven.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T000000
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SUMMARY:Gourock Pipe Band Competition 2025 (TBC)
DESCRIPTION:GOUROCK PIPE BAND AND DRUM MAJOR COMPETITION\nPromoted by Gourock Highland Games Committee \nOrganised by RSPBA Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch\nUNDER R.S.P.B.A. RULES\nBATTERY PARK\, ELDON STREET\, GOUROCK\, PA16 7UA\nSUNDAY 11th MAY 2025 \n\n\n\n\nPrizes\nGrade 1\nGrade 2\nGrade 3\nJuvenile\nGrade 4A / Nov A\nGrade 4B\nNov B\nAdult DM\nJuvenile DM\n\n\n1st\n£230\n£210\n£190\n£190\n£180\n£170\n£170\n£60\nMedal\n\n\n2nd\n£195\n£170\n£155\n£155\n£145\n£135\n£135\n£45\nMedal\n\n\n3rd\n£160\n£150\n£135\n£135\n£120\n£110\n£110\n£35\nMedal\n\n\n4th\n£140\n£135\n£120\n£120\n£110\n£100\n£100\n£20\nMedal\n\n\n5th\nN/A\nN/A\nN/A\nN/A\n£90\n£90\n£90\nN/A\nN/A\n\n\n6th\nN/A\nN/A\nN/A\nN/A\n£60\n£60\n£60\nN/A\nN/A\n\n\n\n\n\nENTRY FEES Per competition:\nGrade 1 £16; Grade 2 £14; Grade 3 & Juv £12; Grade 4A\, Nov A & Grade 4B\, Nov B £10;\nAdult Drum Major £5; Juv Drum Major £3.\nThe contest will be run under the rules of the RSPBA\nAll bands and Drum Majors are expected to take part in the March Past [Weather permitting]\nA band may play up one grade\, only where time permits. Include intention to play up on entry form and appropriate tune selection.\nNovice Juvenile Bands will be Static Star\, if playing up normal marching rules apply.\nAny band may be asked to play for the Drum Major contest.\nAll bands must register on the day at the RSPBA administration point.\nPlease note that photographs may be taken of winners by the promotor’s official press agent and also may be shown on RSPBA GWOS Facebook page.\nAll entry fees must be paid in full prior to contest draw\nPlease note all Drum Major entries must be received by the closing date. (Drum Major may be cancelled if not enough pre-entries)\n\nAll trophies should be returned to:\nFAO Christine Wilson Corporate Comms\, Inverclyde Council\, Municipal Buildings\, Clyde Square\, Greenock\, PA15 1LY \nDRAW FOR ORDER OF PLAY:\nDraw will be posted on RSPBA website www.rspba.org and Branch Facebook Page.\nCONTEST START TIME:\n12.00noon approx.  (depending on entry numbers).\nDrum Majors should report at 11.30am. \n                \nGrade 1 – Medley (5-7 Minutes – Own Choice)\nGrade 2 – MSR (Own Choice)\nGrade 3 – Medley (3-5 Minutes)\nJuvenile – MSR\nGrade 4A & Nov Juvenile A – MSR*\nGrade 4B – 4 x 2 Parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes.\nNov Juvenile B (Static Start) – 4 x 2 Parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes. \n* Grade 4A & Novice Juvenile A are require to play a MSR (1×4-parted March or 2×2-parted Marches\, 1×4-parted Strathspey or 2×2-parted Strathspey\, 1×4-parted Reel or 2×2-parted reel – all tunes to be from RSPBA list of prescribed tunes).
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/gourock-pipe-band-competition-2/
LOCATION:Co. Dublin
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SUMMARY:Leinster Pipe Band Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:Results from Leinster Pipe Band Championships 2024
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/leinster-pipe-band-championships-2/
LOCATION:Newbridge House\, Donabate\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Livingstone Invitational 2025
DESCRIPTION:The PPBSO’s Niagara-Hamilton Branch is proud to announce that the 45th Annual Livingstone Invitational will be held on Saturday\, May 10\, 2025​ \n​Stay tuned for more updates! \n\n\nThis exciting event will feature twelve of the best Bagpipers in North America and three adjudicators. The Big Music of the Great Highland Bagpipe starts at 1pm and the March\, Strathspey\, Reel\, Hornpipe & Jig Contest starts at 7pm. \n\n\nMore information to follow – https://www.ppbso-niagara-hamilton.org/the-livingstone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Livingstone” started as an idea by William Livingstone Sr. to help promote better piping in North America. Bill Livingstone Sr. was born in Ayrshire\, Scotland in 1908 and his fondest wish as a youngster was to play the pipes. The wages that he earned working in the pits as a young boy paid for lessons that grew into a love of piping for many years. “Old Bill” immigrated to Canada in 1929 where he settled in Coppercliffe\, Ontario working in the smelter as a general foreman. During the forty years he spent in this northern community he formed pipe bands and taught many aspiring pipers. During WWII Bill was Pipe Major of the Canadian Forces Pipe Band stationed in Cape Breton. William Livingstone Sr’s. knowledge of pipes\, piping and music was unsurpassed\, always making himself available to young pipers. He had a story to share about every tune.\n\n\nIn 1978 the first “Livingstone” was organized by Bill\, helped by his family and friends. The following year the Niagara-Hamilton Branch of the PPBSO took over the organizing of the contest. The format included a March\, Strathspey\, Reel\, Hornpipe and Jig played in the afternoon with the best eight passing through to the evening contest. In 1984 the format changed to include Piobaireachd in the afternoon and the MSRH/J in the evening. \nOver the years different formats and venues have been tried but at the same time trying to keep “Old Bill’s” dream alive. William Livingstone Sr. has left a legacy to the piping community by dreaming big and starting this prestigious contest.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/livingstone-invitational-2024/
LOCATION:James Street Armouries\, 200 James Street N\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8R 2L1\, Canada
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