Please check the Competing Pipers Association website for more information.

Please check the Competing Pipers Association website for more information.

Please check the Competing Pipers Association website for more information.

WHAT: The Young Dubliners LIVE in Concert! WHERE: World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 WHEN: August 18th, 2011 -- Doors: 7pm, Show: 8pm As their name suggests, The Young Dubliners are a band comprised of several Dublin natives blend traditional Irish music with rock n¡¯ roll to create a jam-friendly sound. For over fifteen years the group has toured, recorded and performed to growing audiences. Their latest album, ¡°Saints and Sinners,¡± finds the Dubliners pushing themselves as songwriters, creating one of their finest records to date. "really set a very high standard for ourselves as songwriters," says founding member Keith Roberts. "We live on the road, but were aware that if every few years we don¡¯t give our fans the highest quality songs we can, that level of excitement and anticipation may not last forever. We consider ourselves songwriters first and never just jammed styles together to sell albums. Our goal has always been to keep getting better and make the songs mean something.¡± For more information and to purchase tickets to the show, please visit : http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1887 ar

The world¡¯s oldest bagpipe competition will return to Falkirk again this year on Saturday 3rd September 11:30 to 16:30. The competition made a triumphant return last year after a 29 year gap with four competitors battling it out to win the Falkirk Tryst Trophy. This year will show nine pipers competing for prestigious prizes. The event will be held inside St Modan¡¯s Parish Church, there will also be a procession of the competitors along Falkirk¡¯s High Street which will be led by the winning piper.

Eight international instructors - Jim Kilpatrick, Stuart Liddell, Grant Cassidy, Richard Hawke, James Laughlin, Jori Chisholm, Tyler Fry & Greg Wilson - at our annual 3 day Workshop, which also features a recital night with all eight instructors playing on Saturday night, 24 Sept.

Highland Gathering which includes the Australian Capital Territory Pipe Band Championships. Guest judges Jim Kilpatrick, Stuart Liddell, Richard Hawke and Tyler Fry.

10:00 am to noon: Nicol-Brown Master Class. :::::: Nicol-Brown competitors will have the privilege of receiving instruction from Dr. Jack Taylor, President of the Piobaireachd Society, and the members of the EUSPBA judging panel are encouraged to observe the master class. Topics will include musical expression, technique, and improving musicianship toward the professional level of piping. All pipers are welcome to this morning session, but please register if you¡¯d like to sit in on this advanced class. Contact Maureen Connor: 518-374-6034 or email: meconnor@earthlink.net :::::: :::::: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: EUSPBA Judges¡¯ Seminar. :::::: Members of the Judging Panel are encouraged to attend a follow-up session with Dr. Jack Taylor, who will lead a discussion on the art of judging piping. To register, contact Music Board Chair, June Hanley: jhanley@cuh2a.com. :::::: The Celtic Hall, 430 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.

Innovation is pleased to announce the inaugural Innovation Canberra 2011 - Drumming for Drinks held in conjunction with the Canberra College of Piping and Drumming's ACT Pipe Band Championships. Come and join the party on Saturday, October 8th starting at 7.30pm with champion drummers Grant Cassidy (UK), Liam Cox (AUS), Dean Hall (AUS), Tom Hill (NZ), Jess Hutchison (AUS) and Jon Jones (AUS) performing to win your vote for $1000 cash and prizes. Live music from Cassidy's Ceilidh throughout the evening. Tickets are available at the door to the Canberra Burns Club and it promises to be an outstanding event and party! Can't wait to see you there!

Spend a snowy January weekend in Vermont at the First Annual Beinn Gorm Workshop Weekend, featuring foremost competing soloist Willie McCallum and leading Piobaireachd instructor Donald Lindsay! The weekend begins on Friday with the First Annual Beinn Gorm Invitational, a contest for grade 2 and 3 piping soloists which culminates in a Judge¡¯s Recital in the evening, also featuring the Invitational¡¯s winners. Saturday and Sunday are full days of classes on a wide range of topics, from Canntaireachd, Silver Medal tunes and History to Grade Appropriate Tunes, Tune Idioms and Reed Manipulation. Bring your instruments for the mid-workshop Ceilidh Saturday night. Cost: $150

Amateur solo piping contest with 10 pipers from around North America:

• Gillian Blaney, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
• Cameron Bonar, Surrey, British Columbia
• Tom Cangelosi, Arlington, Virgina
• Colin Forrest, Mission, British Columbia
• Malachi Johannsen, Modesto, California
• Kayleigh Johnstone, Aurora, Ontario
• Michael Malish, Ontario
• Henry Paluch, Aurora, Ontario
• Magnus Stone, Natick, Massachusetts
• Mic Trenor, Columbus, Ohio

Piobaireachd Workshop with Iain Macey on Sat, Dec. 3 Solos and Mini Bands on Sunday, Dec 4. Sponsored by the Phoenix Pipe Band.

Robert Mathieson will be performing various compositions and will also talk about tartan designs and kilt making. This night will include an open mic style Q&A. Tickets are $15.00 and are available through the City of Dunedin Pipe Band online, or at Lothian Kilt Rentals in Dunedin (The British Shop).

An evening of pipes and pub quizzes in honour of the birthday of Sir John A. MacDonald at the Sir John A Pub at 284 Elgin Street in Ottawa. Evening starts at 7 pm, with a pass the pipes session, a pub quiz on Sir John A trivia, and a beer launch courtesy of McAuslan Brewery. We hope to see you - sponsored by the Scottish Society of Ottawa and McAuslan Brewery.

The Scottish Society of Ottawa and McAuslan Brewery present the first Sir John A. MacDonald Birthday Celebration on Tuesday, January 10 at the Sir John A Pub at 284 Elgin Street, Ottawa. From 7 pm onwards, enjoy a beer tasting courtesy of McAuslan Brewery of Montreal, a fun pub quiz and a pass the pipes session.

Artists: Armagh Pipers Club, Brian ? hEadhra, M¨¤nran Time: 7:30pm Price: ?16/12

Piping, drumming, drum major and highland dance camp atop the beautiful Silver Star Mountain. Registration due June 15th!

This annual festival will be the host to many activities including Scottish heavy athletics, highland dance and music performances, solo piping, drumming and band competitions, clan genealogy information, children's activities and much more.

Grade V,IV,III,II solo piping competitions.

The Payson Scottish Festival is a free, community sponsored event for the whole family. The events begin Friday night where there will be food and entertainment at the park. The events continue on Saturday with Highland Athletics, Bagpipe and Drum Competitions, and Highland Dancing.

Intermountain Highland Games at the CUIS Festival