Results
February 22, 2026

Connor Sinclair wins his third Ardmore Cup

Connor Sinclair of Crieff, Scotland, won the Ardmore Cup for the third time, an event that showcases invited competitors in a creative setting that includes a freestyle Medley contest as well as a traditional MSR. Each piper also plays a slow air during their tuning, with a separate award for each.
Results
February 22, 2026
Steven McWhirter wins everything at PacRim Solo Drumming in Vancouver
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Four National Piping Centre leaders on their roles and projects – Part 2
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February 18, 2026
(Opinion) Rethinking Ensemble: it’s time to rebalance pipe band judging
Features
February 17, 2026
The Drum Corps Conundrum, Part 3: Four drumming greats discuss the ongoing battle to recruit snare drummers and L-Ds
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February 16, 2026
Matthew Hubbard wins fourth annual Skye K. Richendrfer Memorial Cup
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February 15, 2026
RSPBANI gonna get down in Co Down at 75th anniversary gala Feb. 21st
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February 14, 2026
It’s Worlds Solstice. The sun has risen over the column at Glasgow Green
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February 13, 2026
St. Columba on a mission to present mini-Shotts at March 6th concert
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February 11, 2026

(Updated) UK implements new visitor entry requirements, with added rules for paid “work”

If you’re one of the thousands of non-UK citizen pipers and drummers planning to travel to the UK to compete,...
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February 10, 2026

The NPC at 30: meet four leaders and learn about their roles and projects – Part 1

We chat with Emma Hill, Producer of NPC Clubs; Laura-Beth MacCrimmon, Youth & Community Producer; Finlay MacDonald,...
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February 9, 2026

Cameron Drummond to defend Capt. John Medal on Aug. 29th

Cameron Drummond of Edinburgh will compete to gain a consecutive Captain John A. MacLellan MBE Medal for piobaireachd...
Results
February 8, 2026

Blair Beaton wins RSPBA Intercontinental Solo Drumming

Blair Beaton of Scotia, New York, won the 2026 RSPBA Adult Solo Snare Drumming Intercontinental Championship held at...
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Results
September 30, 2002
Evans, Watterson, Scullion Win At All-Ireland
Newry, Northern Ireland – September 21, 2002 – The annual All-Ireland Solo Piping Championship was held at...
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