Piping Press

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.

A REPORT ON THE FIRST EVER SOUTH AFRICAN PIPING AND DRUMMING SUMMER SCHOOL (15, 16, 17 MARCH 2109). By Andy Dippenaar Due to its particular pitch and frequency, the sound of the great Highland bagpipe carries a very long way indeed. And so, too, does the love for the instrument. It carries so far, in fact, that at almost the very southernmost reach of the great continent of Africa, you…

Friday 29th March 2019 saw Ipswich Piping Society’s recital given by husband and wife team Margaret and Alastair Dunn. They were both excellent. Following several years of successful Spring Recitals, the Society continued their resounding annual successes with an evening spent in the company of Mr and Mrs Dunn. Chairman Rod Caird brought a large, full room to order and introduced Margaret to the audience. Her bagpipe filled all ears…

Skye Gathering may have suffered from the depressing loss of the Silver Chanter contest last year but the organisers are hitting back in the best way possible. They are pushing the kids. This year will see a new emphasis on Under 18 Piobaireachd and MSR competitions at Portree. These will take place on the Tuesday of the gathering and will be an important feature of a day which sees top…