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‘Masters of Piping’, a Masterwork by Seumas MacNeill

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A new edition of writer Seumas MacNeill’s celebrated book, ‘Masters of Piping’, has been published by the Piobaireachd Society. The original work was issued in 2006 sponsored by the Society in honour of Mr MacNeill, for 20 years its Honorary Secretary. It was based on a radio series he made for BBC Radio Scotland. The new revised edition has been produced in co-operation with his son Rory and PP Editor…

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Band Fees for Next Season/ SPA Juveniles/ CLASP Practice Chanters

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The RSPBA has announced its band fees for 2027. There has been no increase from this year.  Registrations are open and fees must be paid by November 30th or a 20% surcharge applies. Rates are £277 per band. This drops to £252 for juveniles. A new adult band must pay £302 to register and a new Juvenile band £277. Fees for overseas (non-UK) bands are £231 and £210 (Juv.) If an…

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Northern Ireland: Major Sinclair/ Irvine/ Banbridge/ Tullintrain/ Jack Seaton

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Major Sinclair Memorial have announced that Glenn Cupples (pictured above) will lead the band as Pipe Major for the 2027 season.  This follows an announcement from P/M Nigel O’Neill that he is stepping down from the role. In a statement the band expressed their gratitude to Nigel for his commitment and expertise over the last five years which has seen the band go from strength to strength. He ends his…

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Northern Ireland: All Irelands/ Piper of the Year/ Piping Societies/ Down Academy

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On 24th September the All-Ireland & JAC Solo Piping & Drumming Championships took place at Cookstown High School. What a day it was for Field Marshal Montgomery duo James Frazer and William Glenholmes. They took the senior piping and drumming titles despite stiff opposition. James took the piping title by winning favour with both adjudicators ahead of Alastair Donaghy and John McElmurry. John was the winner of the Piobaireachd A…

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Pitlochry Concert/ Nicol Brown Results

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Our ‘Raasay Pitlochry Concert’ takes place in Pitlochry Town Hall the evening before the Glenfiddich, writes Angus Clarke. It’s quite different to the Raasay Competition held last month in that the emphasis is much less on playing for step-dancing, and is instead more of a concert of top class piping.   The aim is to provide a varied, interesting – and entertaining – contrast to the equally top class competition…

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