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February 3, 2026

They can’t win the Balvenie Medal without a nomination; submissions now open

Under-appreciated fact: deserving candidates of the Balvenie Medal for Services to Piping must be nominated in order to receive the award. For all those who have wondered why someone who’s tirelessly contributed most of their years to piping and pipe bands, looking for no compensation apart from the satisfaction...
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February 2, 2026
Contestants confirmed for March 7th Uist & Barra in Glasgow
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February 2, 2026
David Clyde, 1941-2026
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February 2, 2026
Easton goes four-for-four at Turakina, while Manawatus are on top of the bands
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February 1, 2026
StarBox: Bruce Gandy lists Every. Single. Thing. in his pipe case
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January 31, 2026
Inaugural Masters Solo Drumming title goes to Steven McWhirter
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January 30, 2026
Masters Drumming moves to NPC Otago Street
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January 29, 2026
The Drum Corps Conundrum: Four drumming greats discuss the ongoing battle to recruit snare drummers and L-Ds – Part 1
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January 27, 2026
Jeffrey Mann, 1956-2026
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January 27, 2026

A chat with Stuart Liddell about “Garron,” his new studio recording out now

Miraculously, we were able to connect with Stuart Liddell for a chat about his new album, "Garron," between a teaching...
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January 25, 2026

First Masters Solo Drumming Invitational Jan. 31st lines up eight pipe band greats

The eight contestants in the first Masters Solo Drumming Invitational Competition in Glasgow on Saturday, January 31st,...
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January 24, 2026

Following patent expiration, GANAAN hopes to harness improved drum carrier

Three years after applying in 2004, Randall May International Inc. was granted worldwide patents for a...
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January 23, 2026

Ancient sound, modern mystery: Bagpipe harmonics and Sanskrit chanting

For some, the camaraderie and good "chunes" are enough. For others, it may very well be something quantifiably deeper....
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September 8, 2014
Pleasant time for Prince Charles at Pleasanton
The 149th 'Caledonian Club of San Francisco Highland Games," or "Pleasanton" to most pipers and drummers . . .
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