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April 23, 2026

Set Tunes Series 2026: “Ewin of the Battles”

We continue our exclusive 2026 Set Tunes Series by Willie Donaldson with “Ewin of the Battles,” a brief but challenging piece suitable for pipers of virtually every ability. Donaldson summarizes the short piobaireachd as “a spare little tune throwing much emphasis on high G, perhaps to evoke what Bob...
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Jono Quay wins A-Grade everything at Victorian Pipers’ Association 2026 season solo piping kick-off
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MacMillan wins both Medley and MSR to gain 2026 American Pipe Band Champions title
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Glenholmes wins UK Solo Drumming Championship after three-way tie
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Brisbane, PBQ on board to host 2028 Australian Pipe Band Championships
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Wardell takes two at ’26 Agnew-Harrison inviatational solo drumming

Only a few days after being made leading-drummer of the Grade 1 78th Fraser Highlanders, Kyle Wardell won both...
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April showers May with trophies on huge day at 2026 SPA solos

Cameron May of Lesmahagow, Scotland, enjoyed a day for the ages with three firsts and a second to gain the overall...
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Kenneth MacLean, 1933-2026

Kenneth MacLean, the accomplished Highland Society of London Gold Medallist, piping teacher and judge, passed away...
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April 11, 2026

WAPOL: 2026 Australian Champions; Perth Metro wins Grade 3

The Grade 2 Western Australia Police under Pipe-Major Chris MacDonald and Leading Drummer Brian Green were awarded the...
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