New Zealand Pipe Band Championships Marred by Torrential Downpours

The NZ National Pipe Band Championships were held on Friday and Saturday March 7/8th in Invercargill and they gave Scotland a run for its money weather-wise. Friday was cold, and Saturday saw the morning Street March competition abandoned after torrential rain. Massed Bands were also cancelled as the rain started to pour again late afternoon. The above photograph shows the G4b street march winners City of Dunedin as they made…

Significant Changes Announced for Forthcoming SPA Professional/ Virginia Tattoo Band Entries and Prizemoney

This year’s Scottish Pipers Association Professional Competition will be held in the Piping Centre, McPhater Street, Glasgow, on 22 April, writes President Logan Tannock. Due to lack of entries in the Open category, we have had to combine the Open and B Grade light music. The Open and B Grade Piobaireachd will remain separate. We have seven entries in the former. Our committee has agreed that we will keep the…

Scottish Pipers’ Association Announce Online Juvenile Contest

We are delighted to once again have our annual Juvenile Competition, albeit in a new online format. This event allows for the current Covid 19 regulations in Scotland. This event is open for entries worldwide, although you must be a member of the Scottish Pipers’ Association to enter.  By Logan Tannock We have 12 events, listed below. In order to enter, you must also add a membership for the Scottish…