Read the latest news, updates and announcements about Queensland pipe bands, pipers and drummers below.
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Fraser Martin – 2nd edition of Bagpipe Music Book out now
Fraser Martin has released the second edition of his Bagpipe Music Book, now available in digital format for free from his website. Fraser is a renowned piper all over the world, and is well known to many in the Queensland community. He describes himself as “a musician who, from time to time, plays bagpipes in … Continue reading Fraser Martin – 2nd edition of Bagpipe Music Book out now
Chris Gray – new album out now
Chris Gray – acclaimed piper and composer, former Scots College tutor, and previous Queensland competition judge and recitalist – has launched his new self-titled album. The album features highland pipes, whistles and piano performances, with all original compositions rooted in the tradition of folk music. It also features the talents of Innes White (acoustic guitar), … Continue reading Chris Gray – new album out now
Applications open – Peter Cook Scholarship
Applications for the 2020 Peter Cook Scholarship – which assists in the encouragement and advancement of pipers – are now open, and will close on 30 June. The scholarship was established last year with the bequest from Peter’s estate and is jointly administered by Pipe Bands Australia and Victorian Highland Pipe Band Association. Awards totalling … Continue reading Applications open – Peter Cook Scholarship
Queensland Piper a World Champion
• David Spotswood – second in Grade 2 side• Jules Crane – second in Grade 5 piping • Will Gibson – ninth in Grade 2 side• Abbie Graham – ninth in Grade 4 side• Euan Graham – ninth in Grade 5 piping Well done to all our winners and placing players, and to all Queensland … Continue reading Queensland Piper a World Champion
ANZAC Day 2020
ANZAC Day is fast approaching. Due to the current social distancing measures that are in place, ANZAC Day memorials and parades have been cancelled across the country. However, this will not stop pipers, drummers, and the pipe band community from continuing our long-standing tradition of paying respects to all those who have served. Pipe Bands … Continue reading ANZAC Day 2020
2020 Queensland Season Cancelled
The current schedule of events for the 2020 Queensland pipe band season is now officially cancelled. Pipe Bands Queensland’s committee has been working closely with event organisers, local councils, and organising bands to discuss potential options for postponed events this year, noting that any dates are dependent on whether Federal Government enforcements remain in place … Continue reading 2020 Queensland Season Cancelled
COVID-19 Event Updates
**This page will be updated with information as it becomes available** Last update: 6.30am, 27 March 2020 The evolving situation with COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) has led to the cancellation or postponement of a number of upcoming pipe band and piping-related events. Pipe Bands Queensland’s Executive Committee is currently assessing each upcoming contest on a risk … Continue reading COVID-19 Event Updates
Vale RJK (Bob) Semple OAM BEM
Pipe Bands Queensland wishes to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and bandmates of Bob Semple OAM BEM – Pipe Bands Australia chieftain, piper, long-serving drum major to Hawthorn Pipe Band, and titan of the Australian pipe band movement. Bob was a treasured part of our national pipe band community, and we were … Continue reading Vale RJK (Bob) Semple OAM BEM
Warwick Thistle headed to Moscow
Hot on the heels of its extremely successful participation in the biggest ever Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney in October, the Warwick Thistle Pipe Band has been given yet another amazing opportunity: it has been invited to travel to Russia in April–May 2020 to participate in the two-week long Peace for World Festival. The … Continue reading Warwick Thistle headed to Moscow
Australia’s Got Talent seeks pipers and bands for next season
Producers from popular TV show Australia’s Got Talent have reached out to Pipe Bands Queensland specifically seeking exciting acts to showcase their talent on live TV. They are currently on the hunt for more amazingly talented and diverse performers to take to the AGT stage once again! After it’s highly successful re-launch, Australia’s Got Talent will be coming … Continue reading Australia’s Got Talent seeks pipers and bands for next season