In the latest installment, we delve into the breakthrough years of the early 1980s, receiving instruction from Jimmy McIntosh, becoming the first American piper to win a Highland Society of London Gold Medal, and much more. To access this content, you must purchase a subscription ..read more

This is the fourth in our exclusive 10-part series showcasing never-heard-before piobaireachd recordings by Captain John A. MacLellan MBE, complete with a video introduction by his son, Colin R. MacLellan ..read more

The Saskatchewan Pipe Band Association (SPBA) had its annual general meeting on Saturday, April 27th. Band representatives met in person in Regina, Saskatchewan, and were joined via Zoom from across the province, including Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw and Swift Current. Delegates heard that band and solo registrations were on ..read more

St. Laurence O’Toole’s concert in Aberdeen on April 27, 2024, was titled “Inspired24,” and what an inspiration it was on many levels. Held at the Aberdeen Music Hall, which seats approximately 1,200 and appeared close to being a packed house, the show was hosted by the Bucksburn & District organization, who had very obviously done their part on the front end by promoting the show and selling tickets. To access this content, you must purchase a subscription ..read more

He’s created the Sun Belt Invitational, the Ardmore Cup, and the Metro Cup. Now, solo piping competition impresario Eric Stein is hoping to create a new event in continental Europe if he can garner enough interest and organizational support. Stein’s vision is for solo pipers of Open/Professional or “high-level amateur ..read more

The College of Piping's Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre was the venue for the annual Atlantic Canada Piobaireachd Challenge, and Bruce Gandy of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, won the big prize, while Alex Gandy, also of Dartmouth, took the MSR ..read more

Keysborough, Victoria, Australia – April 28, 2024 – The first competition of the Victorian Pipers’ Association (VPA) solo season was held at Haileybury College where 37 competitors took part across all grades. Ian Lyons of Melbourne made a strong return to solo competition by winning the A-Grade Piobaireachd and Hornpipe ..read more

Described as “a resounding success, drawing aficionados and enthusiasts alike,” the Dundee, Scotland-based Mackenzie Caledonian organization staged its first in a series of sponsored recitals with solo piping legend Willie McCallum the top bill at the Woodlands Hotel in Broughty Ferry on April 26th. The concert to a full house ..read more

With the blessing and sponsorship of the Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust, a new Gordon Duncan Memorial Kitchen Piping Competition will be launched at the 28th annual Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival in Mount Vernon, Washington, on July 13th. Available to pipers competing at the Open/Professional, Grade 1, and ..read more

Piping and drumming firebrands Karen and Paul Warren are constantly looking at new ways to promote and build the arts in the Ayrshire region of Scotland. On April 22nd, “an incredible set of circumstances collided,” resulting in a one-of-a-kind workshop in Cumnock, with four pipers and drummers from the Royal ..read more