The Ulster Solos run by the Northern Ireland Branch of the RSPBA will be held in two weeks (April 20) in Lisnagarvey High School, Lisburn, Co. Antrim. There is a full range of events covering piping, bass/tenor and side drumming. The draw in the senior piping is as follows: The ‘A’ Piobaireachd event lists the following entrants: The World Solo Drumming Qualifiers held on the same day at the same…

The 26th Annual Donald MacLeod Memorial Competition was held today in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. A good crowd saw Finlay Johnston crowned Champion Piper. The event was live streamed over the internet. The competition is organised by the Lewis and Harris Piping Society. Piobaireachd1. Callum Beaumont2. Stuart Liddell3. Iain Speirs4. Finlay Johnston March, Strathspey & Reel1. Finlay Johnston2. Roderick MacLeod3. William McCallum4. Stuart Liddell Hornpipe & Jig (does not count…

The prestigious Donald MacLeod Memorial competition featuring the music of the master composer is underway in Stornoway on the island of Lewis. Those not able to attend can watch the proceedings on a livestream over the internet. Here is the link. Here are the tunes and the pipers: Results later as we get them.

By Margaret Dunn Please find attached the results from yesterday’s competition (March 30), which had a very healthy entry. Events were judged by Callum Beaumont and Matt Wilson. Overall Winners: Grade 1 – Robert Wilson; Grade 2 – Stewart Allan; Grade 3 – Bill Copland  Full results:Grade 1 Piobaireachd 1st Robert Wilson2nd Stewart Gaudin3rd Con Houlihan Grade 2 Piobaireachd 1st David MacKenzie2nd Duncan Lamont3rd Dagmar Pesta  Grade 3 Piobaireachd 1st Bill Copland2nd Dorothy Moodie3rd…

The Lochaber Piping Society Annual Amateur Piping & Drumming Competition for pipers 18 and under, was held yesterday, Saturday 30th March, in Lochaber High School, Camaghael, Fort William. There were strong entries in all events and the organisers reported a very high standard of playing. Results:10 & Under Chanter1 Allan MacColl 2 Jamie Smith 3 Lily Jane Robertson 14 & Under Chanter March1 Archie Johnston 2 Grace Kelman 3 Lily Jane Robertson…