Turikina warms up for Mason, Eade, Robertson, Easton

Turikina, New Zealand – January 27, 2013 – Turikina is a small farming settlement approximately two hours north of Wellington with a population of around 250. It has been holding an annual Highland games since 1864 and remains a favourite on the New Zealand solo piping calendar as one of the few traditional outdoor games. This year’s event was held in brilliant sunshine with large crowds and good fields in all of the piping grades. Results of the Open solo piping were mixed, with a different winner of each event. Iain Robertson gained the most overall points to gain the aggregate award.

Open Solo Piping
Piobaireachd
1st George Mason, Wellington, “Lament for Donald Duaghal Mackay”
2nd Brendon Eade, Hamilton, New Zealand, “The Vaunting”
3rd Iain Robertson, Palmerston North, New Zealand, “Lament for the Children”
Judge: Martin Frewen

March
1st Brendon Eade
2nd William Rowe-Rata, New Zealand
3rd Iain Robertson
Judge: Barry Brougham

Strathspey & Reel
1st Iain Robertson
2nd Stuart Easton, Palmerston North, New Zealand
3rd William Rowe, Rata, New Zealand
Judge: Iain Hines

Hornpipe & Jig
1st Stuart Easton
2nd Stewart McKenzie, Wellington
3rd Iain Robertson
Judge: Bain McGregor