More than 30 bands actively compete and play socially in local communities across Queensland, keeping ancient Scottish tradition alive in the sunshine state.
Many bands also teach beginner pipers and drummers. If you’re interested in getting started, browse the bands below to find one in your area and contact them directly, or contact usand we can connect you with a teaching band.
Queensland bands
Brisbane Boys College Old Collegians Pipe Band Brisbane, Queensland Grade 4 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Brisbane Boys College Pipe Band Brisbane, Queensland Grades 3 and 4 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Bundaberg Caledonian Pipe Band Bundaberg, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook | Web
Central Queensland Pipes and Drums Rockhampton, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook | Web
City of Brisbane Pipe Band Brisbane, Queensland Grade 4 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
City of Ipswich Pipe Band Ipswich, Queensland Grade 4 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Clan Stuart Pipes and Drums Brisbane, Queensland Grade 4 Get in touch: Facebook
Dalby Thistle Pipe Band Dalby, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook
Emmanuel College Highlanders at the University of Queensland Brisbane, Queensland Grade 2 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Gladstone Thistle Pipe Band Gladstone, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook
Gold Coast Tweed Pipes and Drums Tweed Heads, Gold Coast, Queensland Grade 4 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Greater Springfield Pipe Band Brisbane, Queensland Grade 3 Get in touch: Facebook
Lismore City Pipe Band Lismore, New South Wales Grade 4 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Mackay and District Pipe Band Mackay, Queensland Grade 4 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Maclean and District Pipe Band Maclean, New South Wales Not graded Get in touch: Facebook
Maryborough Caledonian Society and Pipe Band Maryborough, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Maryborough RSL Pipe Band Maryborough, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook
Murrumba Pipes and Drums Gatton, Queensland Grade 3 Get in touch: Website
Ormiston Heritage Pipes and Drums Brisbane, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook
Pipes and Drums, National Servicemen’s Memorial Band Brisbane, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Queensland Irish Association Pipe Band Brisbane, Queensland Grade 4 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Queensland Police Juvenile Pipes and Drums Brisbane, Queensland Grade 4 Get in touch: Website
Queensland Police Pipes and Drums Brisbane, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook | Website
RAAF Amberley Pipes and Drums Amberley, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Redcliffe Scottish Pipe Band Redcliffe, Queensland Grade 4 Get in touch: Facebook
Redlands Sporting Club Pipe Band Redlands, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook
Rockhampton Pipe Band Rockhampton, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Scots PGC College Pipes and Drums Warwick, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook | Website
St Andrews Pipe Band Brisbane, Queensland Grade 2 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Sunshine Coast Caledonian Pipe Band Chevallum, Queensland Grade 4 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Toowoomba Caledonian Pipe Band Toowoomba, Queensland Grade 4 Get in touch: Facebook | Website
Warwick Thistle Pipe Band Warwick, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook
Wynnum RSL Pipe Band Wynnum, Queensland Not graded Get in touch: Facebook