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February 11, 2026

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, judge, or simply attend competitions, performances and festivals, you’d be wise to get your papers in order, as significant new border measures will be introduced on February 25th. The new
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The NPC at 30: meet four leaders and learn about their roles and projects – Part 1
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February 9, 2026
Cameron Drummond to defend Capt. John Medal on Aug. 29th
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February 8, 2026
Blair Beaton wins RSPBA Intercontinental Solo Drumming
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February 7, 2026
Ensemble judging goes worldwide at RSPBA APMB online workshop
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February 6, 2026
The Drum Corps Conundrum, Part 2: Four drumming greats discuss the ongoing battle to recruit snare drummers and L-Ds
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February 4, 2026
Part 2 of Stuart Liddell on “Garron,” his new studio recording out now
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February 3, 2026
They can’t win the Balvenie Medal without a nomination; submissions now open
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February 2, 2026
Contestants confirmed for March 7th Uist & Barra in Glasgow
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February 2, 2026

David Clyde, 1941-2026

David Clyde, whose contributions to piping in the Ottawa area have gone largely unrecognized, died on January 29, 2026,...
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February 2, 2026

Easton goes four-for-four at Turakina, while Manawatus are on top of the bands

Stuart Easton of Palmerston North won all four Open solo piping events and the Manawatu Scottish organization's Grade 4...
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February 1, 2026

StarBox: Bruce Gandy lists Every. Single. Thing. in his pipe case

We suspected that an exhaustive list of the contents of Bruce Gandy's pipe box would make for interesting reading. It...
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January 31, 2026

Inaugural Masters Solo Drumming title goes to Steven McWhirter

With two firsts in the two events at the inaugural Masters Invitational Solo Drumming Competition, Steven McWhirter of...
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