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August 12, 2026

Time’s a-tickin’ on the Pick the Sixin’! Get in your prediction for a chance to win $7K+/£3.7K+ in piping and drumming goods and services!

The deadline of 18:00 GMT, Thursday, August 13th, is only a few hours away, so be sure to submit your prediction for the order of the top six Grade 1 prizewinners in the 2026 World Championship for your chance to win more than $7,000/£3,700 in piping and drumming goods and
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Montreal puts bands on stage
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