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Worlds 2026 Results: SFU Take Title after 17 Years

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Simon Fraser University won the 2026 World Pipe Band Champions title today at Glasgow Green. Runners-up were Field Marshal. 211 bands took part across all grades over two days of competition. Conditions were perfect: cool and dry. The RSPBA summary sheets showed the final totals. The Grade 1 title was earned before 16 judges. Thirteen bands competed. Grade 1 (four legs, 2 MSRs, 2 Medleys)1 SFU2 FMM3 Boghall4 Inveraray5 SLOT6 Fife Pol.Drumming:…

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Worlds Day 1: Juvenile and Novice Results (updated with comment and pictures)

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The first day of the World Pipe Championships saw the first two heats of the Grade 1 competition, two heats of Grade 2 and the Novice and Juvenile Championships. Glasgow Green was warm and almost perfect for pipe bands – no harsh sun, dry, with only a little breeze. After a hard fought contest George Watson’ College were crowned Juvenile Champions, North Lanarkshire Schools Novice A Champions, and St Thomas…

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Review: 78th Frasers World’s Week Concert

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TRUE NORTH STRONG was the title of the 2026 World’s Week concert given in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall by the world-famous Canadian pipe band, the 78th Fraser Highlanders. Under the leadership of P/M Michael Grey and L/D Kyle Wardell the band delivered a feast of musical entertainment presented with a sense of pure theatre – themed, atmospheric and including a backing group, Highland dancers, two superb singers, as well as…

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Piobaireachd Society Concert 2026/ CLASP Results

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Our recital, ‘Classical Pipe Music – Scotland’s Hidden Treasure’, part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, was once again a resounding success. It was held in St Cecilia’s Hall last Sunday, August 9th. Ninety-five people were present buying tickets on the door or via the festival box office. The format has changed a little over the years but the basic structure has remained the same. Pipers play piobaireachd to an interested and…

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New Book on the Judging of Solo Piping

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A new book on the judging of solo piping has been issued by the Piobaireachd Society. It has been compiled and edited by PP Editor Robert Wallace who is also President of the Society. The book builds on an early edition entitled ‘The Judges’ Companion’ issued in 2005. The new book has contributions from some of the best writers and authorities on piping and the judging of competitions: Malcolm McRae,…

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