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April 25, 2024

British Drum Co. axes Axial line, promises new instruments in 2025

The British Drum Company onto the pipe band scene with a flourish in 2018 by bringing in 16-time World Solo Pipe Band Drumming Champion Jim Kilpatrick as a “Marching Speiclaist” and launched its Axiel line of pipe band instruments. Now the of Manchester, England-based company has announced that it has
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(Un)serious businesses: Sutherland wins the Medley, Drummond takes MSR and Joke events, at City of Edinburgh’s Wheel of Fortune
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April 21, 2024
Kerr McQuillan wins again, this time the European Solo Snare Drumming Championship
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Ulster Scottish successfully defends American Champions title at Norfolk
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Serious fun sets the tone for 2024 Pipe-Major’s Wheel of Fortune on April 21st

Sure, you might prefer the typical Piobaireachd + MSR template that 99% of top-tier solo piping competitions require....
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Eight entered for American Championships in Norfolk; three Australian bands in for tattoo

The seventh running of the American Pipe Band Championships is this Saturday, April 20th, once again at Scope Plaza in...
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April 15, 2024

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

We continue our series of articles on psychological matters that might impact our performance and the enjoyment of our...
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29 compete in 2024 Australian Championships, as Hawthorn takes the top award

Under perfect weather at Princess Park, 29 bands competed in the 2024 Australian Pipe Band Championships in the...
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August 31, 2002
Spalding Enjoys Excellent Day at Aberfeldy
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