Two EUSPBA sanctioned competitions over two days, September 3rd & 4th 2011. Each days competition will have its own results and prize money, with the combined scores from both days determining the winner of The Capital District Scottish Games' Nor'easter Cup from each grade. Grade V competition on Saturday only. Also, a traditional drum salute contest will be held in the main beer tent on Sunday. Open to all grades. $500.00 prize to the winning drum corps. For information contact: spbdrumsrgt@gmail.com

The Shamrock Cup - 1st South American Indoor Piping Competition As we have no standing grading in the region, we are to have basically two categories: Novice and Open. 'Novice' is considered a promotional event, to encourage pipers to play in front of their peers. The contest will consist of a 2/4 march setting of a total of 4 parts, these being one 4-parted march, or two 2-parted marches. The 'Open' is eligible for the Shamrock Cup. The Shamrock Cup is a property of The Shannon Pub, and will remain in the premises. A small plaque with the winners name will be added to the cup every time this event takes place, and will be displayed properly together with pictures of the different winners. The Open category will have two parts: · Piobaireachd · March, Strathspey and Reel Light Music. For the MSR competitors shall submit one setting. All marches shall be in 2/4 time signature. All tunes submitted shall be a minimum of 4 parts. Piobaireachd. Competitors shall submit one piobaireachd. The selected Piobaireachd must contain at least: Urlar, 1st Variation, Doubling, Taourluath, Crunluath. All competitors are required to present two written copies of the music they are to play, to be submitted to the Judges prior to the competition. Tuning Time. Piping competitors shall adhere to the following tuning times: for piobaireachd, a limit of 5 minutes; for all other events, a limit of 3 minutes. Individuals exceeding the allowable tuning times may be disqualified. All competitors performing final tuning must do so without assistance, except for Novice competitions. Proper Dress. All competitors and prize winners receiving a prize in a formal presentation shall wear proper Highland Dress, as defined. Breach of this rule may lead to disqualification. Definition of highland dress for this event consists of kilt, sporran, hoses, brogues, shirt and tie. Jacket, vest and headwear are considered optional. Order of Play. Order of Play will be as follows: 1.- Novices 2.- March, Strathspey and Reel 3.- Piobaireachd. Prizes There will be prizes for all categories. The Piper of the Day shall be the piper awarded the Shamrock Cup. The Piper of the Day shall be the piper competing in March, Strathspey and Reel and Piobaireachd who is awarded the

Join the new BagpipeLessons.com Online Piping Competition for Spring 2011. Check out the complete list of events and our panel of world-class judges.

Mrs A Hazzard 15 Campwood View Mayfield Dalkeith EH22 5QQ Tel: 0131 663 3494

Jigs, Reels & Beers: Dartmouth & District Pipe Band Fundraiser and Silent Auction will feature performances from band members and guests including pipe band mini bands, duet piping, fiddle, bodhr¨¢n, vocals, Uilleann pipes, drum fanfare, step dancing, highland dancing and more. 8:00 - 12:00 Please see link for more info...

All pipe band grades & Drum Major Mrs A Hazzard 15 Campwood View Mayfield Dalkeith EH22 5QQ Tel: 0131 663 3494 Mob: 07957 285 006

Solo piping events. Check the Competing Pipers Association site for details.

Join us and the live band "Fare Enuff" for a lively evening of celebration & song. Doors open 7:00 pm; Address to the Haggis at 8:00 pm; Dance & be merry until 1:00 am. $25 includes supper of pies, tatties and haggis

The Islay Inn presents for great pipers competing for a place in their grand final. And the best bit - its audience vote for their favourite two to progress! Competing this time are Alisdair McLaren, Chris Armstrong, John Mulhearn and Margaret Dunn. Already through are Glenn Brown and Alasdair Henderson. From 8pm onwards.

Come and see four great pipers compete in the Grand Final! Having gone through on Audience vote, once again you can help judge who should be the Islay Piping Champion! From 8pm onwards

Junior Piping Competitions at The Edinburgh Local Mod. For more information please contact Alasdair Morrison on 07954 142001.

Entertainment by the NWT Pipe Band, highland & scottish country dancing, DJ dance, and of course haggis. Tickets are $50. Cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. For more information or tickets contact Angela at (867)445-5241 or visit the band website www.nwtpipeband.ca

57th Annual Burns Supper put on by the Macgillivray Pipe Band

In the spring of 2009, with Patrick¡¯s Head on hiatus, John Byrne began recording new material with producer Andrew Keenan and engineer/ producer Devin Greenwood, resulting in the album After the Wake. During John¡¯s time with Patrick¡¯s Head, the band released five CDs, three of original music and two of Irish folk songs, between 2000 and 2007. The band was roundly praised in the press for its sparkling live shows and innovative sound. With all new material, and a new line-up ¡°The John Byrne Band¡± combines Irish and American folk music to expertly deliver these new songs along with some Patrick¡¯s Head favorites. ¡°A happy alchemy of American country, blues and Irish folk songs - introspective songs of joy, love and heartache, telling of experiences and journeys¡­..¡± AmericanaUK

This is a fund raiser for the Peel Regional Police Pipe Band. Cost is $15 per person and the event will run from 8:00 pm until midnight on Saturday March 19th, 2011. Come on out for a great evening as the band will be performing along with other entertainment. There will be a cash bar, raffles and door prizes. Please book early to avoid disappointment as there are only a limited number of tickets available. Tickets can be obtained by contacting info@bagpipesolutions.com.

Special screening of "On The Day," the 80-minute-long documentary on the all-star Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band's one-time one-week preparation for the 2008 World Pipe Band Championship. John McDonald of Pasadena, California, producer and director.

Special screening of "On The Day," the 80-minute-long documentary on the all-star Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band's one-time one-week preparation for the 2008 World Pipe Band Championship. John McDonald of Pasadena, California, producer and director.

Performing Bruce Gandy and The 78th Highlanders Halifax Citadel Jr. Pipeband Cash bar Doors open at 7:00

2010 PIOBAIREACHD SOCIETY GOLD MEDAL (CANADA) CONTESTS ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 8:00AM Open Piobaireachd for the Piobaireachd Society Gold Medal 12:00PM to 1:20PM Lunch break 4:00PM Anticipated time for INFORMAL announcement of prize winners for Gold Medal contest 4:15PM Gold Medallist for the Piobaireachd Society Bar to the Gold Medal 6:00PM Anticipated time for the OFFICIAL presentation of all prizes/awards

Pipe Major Terry Tully of the World Champion St Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band will be performing on Wednesday, September 29th at 7:30 PM at the AOH Hall 27 Locust Ave., Babylon, NY 11702 Tickets are $10.00 for Adults and $5.00 under 21. Terry will put on a recital, particepate in a Q & A session, and his new Book 4 will be available for purchase. For information please contact: Eric M. Stein 631 241 5757 stein_eric@emc.com