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April 25, 2024

Gordon Duncan Memorial Kitchen Piping Competition, Skye Memorial Jigs to launch at Skagit Valley

With the blessing and sponsorship of the Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust, a new Gordon Duncan Memorial Kitchen Piping Competition will be launched at the 28th annual Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival in Mount Vernon, Washington, on July 13th. Available to pipers competing at the Open/Professional, Grade...
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Eight entered for American Championships in Norfolk; three Australian bands in for tattoo

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Perfect, the enemy of good – Avens Ridgeway considers potential pitfalls of competing

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No change for Dollar as pipe band contest returns May 26th

The first Dollar Pipe Band & Drum-Majors Competition held in 2023 was UK piping and drumming scene’s success...
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