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October 11, 2026

RSPBA reverses position on BBC Scotland Worlds coverage, confirms no decision yet on 2027 livestream

The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has reversed its earlier claim that BBC Scotland cancelled its coverage of the World Pipe Band Championships, confirming that the public broadcaster has not yet made a final decision on whether to continue its popular 2027 livestream. The RSPBA’s clarification aligns with...
Results
October 11, 2026
Liam Horne wins 2026 Nicol-Brown Championship with Piobaireachd and 6/8 March victories
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October 11, 2026
Ashley McMichael wins 2026 Northern Ireland Piper of the Year in Ballymena
Features
October 10, 2026
Video: Connor Sinclair drops the mic at the 2026 Gillies Memorial Challenge Recital
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October 8, 2026
“Always have fun” – key advice from 2026 Gold Medallists Calum Brown & Sean McKeown – Part 2
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October 7, 2026
A double double-down on Worlds broadcast: BBC – “We have had no discussions with the RSPBA.” RSPBA – “[BBC] coverage of Worlds was axed”
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October 6, 2026
Calum Brown & Sean McKeown: humility, inspiration and words of wisdom from the 2026 Gold Medallists – Part 1
News
October 5, 2026
SPBA ushers in Saskatchewan off-season with online fall workshops, open to all
Results
October 4, 2026
Willie McCallum wins 2026 Capt. John A. MacLellan MBE Memorial; Piob goes to Johnston; Muir wins MSR
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Results
October 4, 2026

Nicholas Weston: 2026 New Zealand Young Piper of the Year

Nineteen-year-old Nicholas Weston of Auckland emerged as the eighth New Zealand Young Piper of the Year, gaining the...
News
October 3, 2026

Northern Ireland Piper of the Year returns to Ballymena for 2026 competition

The long-running Northern Ireland Piper of the Year Solo Piping Competition returns to the Adair Arms Hotel in...
News
October 2, 2026

Worlds livestream not cancelled, according to BBC Scotland

BBC Scotland has re-confirmed to pipes|drums that it has not decided on the World Pipe Band Championships broadcasts,...
Features
October 2, 2026

Ulster reaches the ultimate: a conversation with Ulster Scottish P-M Eric Ouellette and Lead-Drummer Derek Cooper

The leaders of the newly minted Grade 1 band discuss getting to the top level and how they plan to remain and thrive...
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