Pipe Bands Australia Receive Cash Gift from Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Pipe Bands Australia report: ‘We will develop an expanded and enhanced online learning portal to assist players in developing best-practice skills under a donation from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (REMT).  ‘The Board of Trustees of REMT has made the gift after the tremendous success of its overseas tour in 2016 that included sell-out performances in Melbourne over four days.  The “legacy donation” follows ongoing discussions with Tattoo chief executive…

Pipers and Drummers wanted for Tattoo 2017/ Copenhagen Winter Competition

Major Stevie Small MBE, Project Officer for the Pipers’ Trail, is looking for pipers and drummers who want to play at this year’s spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Major Small, recently retired as Director of Army Bagpipe Music, said: ‘This is a tremendous opportunity to take part in the world famous Tattoo and Pipers’ Trail is now recruiting for 2017! Pipers and drummers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.’  The…

Invitation for Pipers and Drummers to Play at the Edinburgh Tattoo

Brigadier David Allfrey MBE, Chief Executive and Producer, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, has sent this: ‘Following the huge success of The Pipers’ Trail as part of the 2014 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, we are now looking to extend the scheme. Last year, we brought together a tremendous volunteer band of 27 pipers and drummers under Pipe Major Selwood to rehearse and perform for the whole of the Tattoo season in Edinburgh. They…