The day at Stormont started gloomy but by the afternoon the sun came out making it all change for pipe majors who had anticipated cold and damp conditions. In Grade 1 Field Marshal hit back with a first prize win on their home turf. Inveraray were three points behind with SLoT a further six points adrift. Good showings from Scottish Power, Fife Police and Shotts. Particularly pleasing for FMM will…
It’s all election politics here in Scotland; everything changes then nothing changes. We all thought when the Scottish National Party ascended to power ten years ago piping and pipe bands would be front and centre in their culture and arts policy. We were right not to hold our breath. I say again: have a look at the way regions in France (Brittany) and Spain (Galicia/Asturias) treat their national music with…
Lomond & Clyde took the British title just a few short weeks ago and here we are on the threshold of the second major championship of the year in the beautiful grounds of Stormont Castle [above], writes our Special Correspondent. Runner-up at Paisley, Glasgow Skye, will be looking to go one better, and drumming winners, Manorcunningham, will be looking to repeat that feat and improve their piping scores. According to…
Those of us who have been advocating ‘concert formation’ for pipe band competition for many years were cheered by yesterday’s announcement that the Edinburgh Pipe Band Championship, to be held in Princes Street Gardens on June 18, will adopt just such a format. All credit to John Hughes the RSPBA Lothian & Borders Branch Chairman, and Vice-Chairman of the Association, for taking this initiative. When I played there in the…
On Sunday 18th June 2017, the City of Edinburgh prepares to welcome back the pipe band fraternity after an absence of 17 years. Not since the year 2000 has there been a pipe band contest in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. This year’s Axios Systems – Edinburgh Pipe Band Championship will take place at the Ross Theatre in West Princes Street Gardens. The Edinburgh Championship will provide an ideal platform…
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