Very large entries in all Senior and Junior Grades. The competition was held in the Oban High School on Saturday, May 2. Judges reported a high standard in both P/A events. Of the MSR Barry Donaldson commented: ‘The prizewinners all played extremely well. There was very little between them. The pipes and fingers were impressive and those who failed to make the list generally had issues with pulsing and phrase…
The RSPBA Adjudicator Panel has announced the following piping, drumming and ensemble judging allocations for the forthcoming pipe band championship season. These allocations may be altered as required due to unforeseen circumstances: Entries have now closed for the British and UK Championships. Deadlines for the others are May 13 (Scottish), June 10 (Europeans), July 1 (Worlds). Atlantic CanadaOn Saturday, April 25th, we had the Atlantic Canada Piobaireachd Challenge which took…
A debut album released by the National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand, ‘Bound by Sound’ comprises a ten‑track showcase of the country’s emerging talent, writes Liam Kernaghan. Recorded over three days in December 2025, the album blends the Scottish tradition with the modern Kiwi revival. Piping and drumming are booming again among young New Zealanders, and everyone on the album carries their own personal thread in that story. ”Bound…
On Saturday April 18th the Victorian Pipers’ Association held its first in-person contest of the 2026 season at Rupertswood Mansion in the grounds of Salesian College, Sunbury (Melbourne, Australia). Forty-one competitors registered for the competition. This was the first time a contest was held at this venue and it holds some historical significance. By Jonathon Quay, President, Victorian Pipers Association The contest was sponsored by the Sunshine Foundation, a charity created…
I wonder about the wisdom of the C grade. I know it is popular with the Competing Pipers’ Association and the pipers, but it is a burden on contest promoters. The SPA Professional on Saturday was a case in point. Everything was done and dusted by 5pm – except for the C Piob. We eventually finished at 7pm – and this from a prompt 8.30am start. The lack of rooms…
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