The Piobaireachd Society has announced that their 2025 Summer School of Ceol Mòr has sold out with 31 students signed up, a significant increase from this year. The school takes place at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Gaelic College on the island of Skye from June 1 – 6. President Robert Wallace said: ‘There is considerable appetite for high level instruction in ceol mòr. The Society is delighted to be able to…

Well-known piping and pipe band adjudicator Bob Worrall has called on members of the Piping and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO) to support their board members during the current legal action and attendant controversy. In a statement on social media Mr Worrall (pictured below) writes: ‘For months now I have read and been made aware of a vicious online campaign directed toward the PPBSO Board and Chair of the…

The RSPBA has reminded all bands that subscriptions for the 2025 season are due by this Saturday, November 30th. Currently registered bands pay £264 (adult) and £240 (juvenile). Late payment incurs a 20% penalty, adding over £52 to the adult fee. Overseas bands wishing to compete next summer in RSPBA competitions pay £132 and £120. Fees for bands registering for the first time are £288 and £264. More information: UK…