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August 18, 2024

RSPBA publishes incorrect World’s Grade 1 overall result; SFU confirmed third, as announced

The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association published the full results from 2024 World Pipe Band Championships a few hours after the competition concluded at around 8 pm on August 17th. However, the Overall Grade 1 result published online showed a discrepancy with what the association announced. St. Laurence...
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August 18, 2024
World Champion St. Laurence O’Toole drum corps leads band off Glasgow Green
Results
August 18, 2024
Jacob Dicker best overall at Glenfinnan, surviving the midgees
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August 17, 2024
Inveraray & District: 2024 World Champions; St. Laurence O’Toole wins drumming; Ravara on top in Grade 2
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August 16, 2024
To all competing at the World’s: enjoy the music you’re making
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August 16, 2024
2024 World’s Grade 1 first day done and dusted
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August 16, 2024
Piping Live! 2024 Day 4 – photos by Alister Sinclair
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August 16, 2024
All North Americans: Brady Webb, Michael Saxer, Owen MacPherson, Lou Lanaro win CLASP events
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August 15, 2024
Piping Live! on Thursday means distractions are critical. Iain and Barb MacDonald report
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August 15, 2024

MacColl wins Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital-Competition Champion for record 8th time

Before a capacity crowd at the Strathclyde Suite at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Angus D. MacColl of Benderloch,...
Results
August 15, 2024

Bobby Allen: 2024 Pipe Idol Champion

After four heats to determine four finalists, Bobby Allen of Glasgow emerged as the 2024 Pipe Idol competition winner...
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August 15, 2024

Piping Live! 2024 Day 3 – photos by Alister Sinclair

Our man with a cam, Alister Sinclair, is putting his lenses on Piping Live! this week. Here are his picks of pics from...
Results
August 15, 2024

Bobby Allen wins fourth spot in Pipe Idol final

Bobby Allen of Glasgow secured the fourth and last spot in the grand final of the 2024 Pipe Idol competition by winning...
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