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April 29, 2024

New European solo piping contest could be coming with enough support

He’s created the Sun Belt Invitational and the Ardmore Cup and was a driving force behind the success of 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
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Gandys on top at Atlantic Canada Challenge
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Lyons roars back at Haileybury to start Victorian Pipers’ Association solo season
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April 27, 2024
Mac-Cal’s foray into sponsored recitals a great success with Willie McCallum and young stars
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April 25, 2024
Gordon Duncan Memorial Kitchen Piping Competition, Skye Memorial Jigs to launch at Skagit Valley
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April 24, 2024
Different cultures are bonded by piping and drumming in East Ayrshire
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April 23, 2024
StarBox: Willie McCallum
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April 22, 2024
(Un)serious businesses: Sutherland wins the Medley, Drummond takes MSR and Joke events, at City of Edinburgh’s Wheel of Fortune
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April 21, 2024

Kerr McQuillan wins again, this time the European Solo Snare Drumming Championship

Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia's Kerr McQuillan added on another big competition win by taking the European...
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April 20, 2024

Ulster Scottish successfully defends American Champions title at Norfolk

Ulster Scottish of Philadelphia was the overall winner in Grade 2 at the annual American Pipe Band Championships at...
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April 19, 2024

The Castle Recordings – Installment #3

We continue with the third installment of 10 “Castle Recordings” piobaireachd in our exclusive series of...
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April 18, 2024

SLOT promises electric energy at April 27th “Inspired 2024” concert in Aberdeen

The 1300-seat Music Hall in Aberdeen, Scotland, will be the classic venue for the return to the concert stage of St....
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