Blog Archive

2020

• January
  • 15th – Passing of RJK Semple
  • 17th – Funeral Arrangement for Bob Semple
  • 26th – Final Week for Championship Entries
  • 26th – PBA National Fundraiser for Bushfire Recovery
• February
  • 8th – All States, Singapore at Diamond Jubilee Year Championships
  • 20th – Band Musician Presentation by Gordon Parkes
• March
  • 2nd – Australian Championship Draw Released
  • 4th – Championship Date April 2021
  • 13th – Championships Postponed
  • 17th – Create Our ANZAC Tribute 2020
  • 17th – Keeping the Music Going, Championships & Coronavirus

2019

• January
  • 2nd – Certificates Recognise Long Service
  • 6th – Entries Open for 2020 Championships
  • 26th – Australia Day Awards
  • 28th – 2019 National Conference Date
• February
  • 7th – International Bagpipe Day
  • 13th – Robert Wallace Heads Solo Piping Title Judging Panel
  • 14th – Special Tattoo Opportunities for Pipers & Drummers
• March
  • 1st – Grading Music Proposals
  • 7th – Decision Handed Down
  • 7th – International Bagpipe Day
  • 14th – Bagpipes Draw Fans
  • 14th – Solo Title Entries Close Soon
  • 23rd – REMT Sydney Pre Performance
  • 23rd – Ballot of Bands Closes Midnight Friday
  • 30th – Society Promoting Our Championships
• April
  • 10th – New Scholarship to Assist Australian Pipers
  • 10th – Strong Entries for Solo Titles
  • 15th – Chandler Snares Australian Title
• May
  • 22nd – Ballot of Bands to Be Created
  • 23rd – Larest Ever Australian Contingent for European Contest
  • 25th – Mid Season Regrade for Perth Metro
  • 26th – Final Week for Green Paper Responses
• June
  • 5th – Still Chance for Tattoo Experience
  • 12th – Congratulations to Medal Recipient
  • 13th – Solo Drumming Championships
  • 30th – Scotch Melbourne 2019 European Champion
• July
  • 20th – Review White Paper Released
  • 30th – College Meeting Discusses Education & Training
• August
  • 2nd – Wave on World Stage
• September
  • 2nd – Grading Allocations Announced
  • 9th – Updated Contest Regulations Released
  • 13th – Vale June Corcoran
  • 14th – 2019 Presidents Commendations Announced
  • 14th – Rebecca Capon Inaugural Cook Scholarship Recipient
  • 15th – 2020 Championship Adjudicators Announced
  • 15th – Conference Celebrates 100th
  • 23rd – Adjudicators for Solo Drumming Titles
• October
  • 1st – Commitment to Promoting Solo Pipers & Drummers
  • 2nd – Better Service to Members
  • 3rd – Support, flexibility on membership
  • 4th – Training Examinations to Move Online
  • 4th – Brand Registration Final Days for Championship Eligibility
  • 5th – National Grading Reviews to be Conducted Annually
  • 14th – Shedden Claims Second Solo Drumming Title
  • 16th – Tattoo Showcase for Our Bands
  • 20th – Cameron Lawson, World Champion
  • 25th – Nominations Open for National Awards
• December
  • 1st – Our Tutors Support Singapore Program
  • 2nd – Points Give Away to Placings from 1 January
  • 2nd – VP Day 2020, 75th Anniversary of World War Two (Pacific)
  • 3rd – National Workshop Focus in 2020
  • 3rd – New Championship Banners Honour Three
  • 3rd – Price Money Increase for Championships
  • 19th – Pipers Trail Applications Now Open
  • 21st – Permanent Display for PBA Hall of Fame
  • 31st – Updated Bushfire Relief

2018

• January
  • 18th – Championship Registration Dates
  • 23rd – Interim Contest Reports Included
• February
  • 11th – Drumming Syllabi Review
  • 12th – Australian Registration Open for the Battle’s O’er
  • 23rd – Passing of Michael Stubbings
  • 26th – Michael Stubbings, Funeral Arrangements
  • 26th – Voting Opens for Ballot of the Bands
• March
  • 1st Special Memo #2, Registration Checks & 2018 Australian Championships
  • 7th – Solo Player Gradings
  • 8th – Form for Notification of interchange, Dual Registered Players
  • 12th – College Recommendations of Juvenile Band Structure
  • 16th – Three Nations in Draw for Championships
• April
  • 2nd – Recognising Achievement in Our Movement
  • 3rd – Maryborough to Host 2020 Championships
  • 3rd – Recognition for Achievement in Promotion of Pipe Bands
  • 4th – Recognition for Education & Training
  • 5th – Recognition of Pipe Band Performance
  • 5th – The First 12 – 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees
  • 9th – Hawthorn Takes Crown
  • 16th – 2018 Australian Championships Prize Presentations
  • 19th – Grading Review 2018 Commences
  • 20th – Review of PBA Structure to Commence
  • 28th – International Friendship in ANZAC
• May
  • 7th – Membership Renewals Issued for 2019
  • 20th – Sandy Presented with Hall of Fame Award
  • 24th – 2018 REMT, Australia will be There
  • 25th – International Stage Live for Australia to Experience
  • 25th – The Battles O’Er, From the Back to Bourke to Capital Cities
• June
  • 4th – PBA Review Panel Announced
  • 5th – Three bands Head to International Contests in June
  • 11th – Queens Birthday Honours for Scottish Stalwarts
  • 12th – Strong Links between Australia and South East Asia
• July
  • 3rd – New Rubrik to Develop Ensemble Playing
  • 4th – Contest Music Requirements Now Fully Mirror Scotland
  • 5th – Representations to Government on Ivory, feather bonnets
  • 13th – Framework for National Conversation
  • 13th – Ivory Inquiry Update
  • 13th – Our Pipers & Drummers on World Stage
  • 25th – Adelaide to Host First National Piping Title
  • 28th – November Designated for college Examination Month
• August
  • 25th – Australians Shine in Scotland
  • 28th – Advice on Importation of Feather Bonnets
• September
  • 1st – Grading of Juvenile Bands
  • 10th – Life Membership of Viv Riley
  • 15th – Live Stream of Top Piping & Drumming
  • 16th – Review Survey Opens, First Forums Announced
  • 18th – Commendations for Achievements of Our Bands
  • 19th – Parliamentary Inquiry Recommends Ivory Exemption
  • 19th – Two New Grade 2 Bands in Australia
  • 22nd – Congratulations Sydney Thistle 100 Years
  • 26th – Next in Series of Review Conversations
• October
  • 1st – Commitment to Promoting Solo Pipers & Drummers
  • 2nd – Better Service to Members
  • 3rd – Support, Flexibility on Membership
  • 4th – Band Registration Final Days for Championship Eligibility
  • 4th – Training Examinations to Move Online
  • 5th – National Grading Reviews to be Conducted Annually
  • 14th – Shedden Claims Second Solo Drumming Title
  • 16th – Tattoo Showcase for our Bands
  • 20th – Cameron Lawson, Wold Champion
  • 25th – Nominations Open for National Awards
• December
  • 1st – Our Tutors Support Singapore Program
  • 2nd – VP Day
  • 3rd – Championship Banners Honour Three
  • 3rd – National Workshop Focus in 2020
  • 3rd – Prize money Increase for Championships
  • 19th – Pipers Trail Applications Now Open
  • 21st – Permanent Display for PBA Hall of Fame
  • 31st – Updated Bushfire Relief & Recovery Support

2017

• January
  • 5th – Travelling Players Urged to Check Permits
  • 19th – Tattoo Opportunities for Australia Pipers & Drummers
  • 26th – Australia Day Award Recipients
  • 28th – Association Work for International African Blackwood Database
• February
  • 2nd – PNG Rekindles Piping Links with Australia
  • 15th – Appointments to Pipe Bands Australia
  • 15th – Australian Contingent at South Pacific Championships
  • 15th – Branches Recognise Three for Service to Movement
  • 16th – National Grading Review Report Released
  • 22nd – Ballot Proposals Aim for Greater International Connection
  • 22nd – Government Responds to PBA on African Blackwood
• March
  • 2nd – Education & Training Discussion Paper Released
  • 4th – Appointment of new Principal, Rules & Administration
  • 15th – New Player Registration Rule for Bands Heading to Scotland
  • 21st – Appreciation Expressed to Retiring Drumming Principal
• April
  • 18th – National Trial Rules for Small Group Events
  • 19th – Council Approved Changes to Closer Align Contest Framework
  • 20th – Selection of Marches Now Permanent
  • 22nd – Dean Hall Appointed Principal of Drumming
• May
  • 2nd – Revised Date for 2018 Australian Championships
  • 6th – Canberra to Host 2017 Australian Solo Drumming
  • 19th – Tattoo Legacy, Enhance Online Learning Experience
  • 26th – Applying for Prior Learning
  • 26th – Procedures for Overseas Players Joining Australian Bands
• June
  • 15th – Towards an Online Membership Platform
  • 17th – Long Service Award for Gary Webb
  • 21st – New Homes for Heritage of Australian Pipe Band Championships
  • 24th – Our Aussie Bands at Edinburgh Tattoo
  • 25th – Four Australian Bands Prepare for the World
  • 27th – Syllabus for 2017 Australian Solo Drumming Championships
• July
  • 3rd – PBA Contest Regulations Updated
  • 25th – Online Membership Reference Group Established
• August
  • 15th – Congratulations to our Bands on Scottish Circuit Successes
  • 17th – Nominations Close for PBA Positions
  • 19th – Membership Validity Confirmed
• September
  • 11th – National Conference this Saturday
  • 18th – Successful National Conference
  • 20th – Organisational Structure Review
  • 21st – Ensemble Division to be Created by PBA
  • 22nd – Feedback call from Juvenile Bands on Proposed Changes
  • 23rd – Historic Trophy Returns Home
  • 24th – New Awards to Recognise Legends & Service
  • 25th – Future Face of Education & Training
  • 26th – Australia Looks to South East Asia for Title Expansion
  • 29th – Expression of Interest Call for Ensemble Principal
• October
  • 1st – The McCormicks
  • 8th – Shedden Claims Top Drumming Title
  • 15th – Nat, Rob Receive Life Membership
  • 17th – New Ensemble Adjudicators Presented with College Certificates
  • 28th – Examinations Offer Learning Pathway
• November
  • 3rd – Call for Expression of Interest for Registrar
  • 9th – Nat Russell Appointed Principal, Ensemble
  • 11th – Australia Pipe Bands Part of International Armistice 2018
  • 24th – Boost for Pipe Band Brand Identity
  • 28th – Applications Open for Pipers Trail 2018
  • 29th – Nicholas Train Appointed New Registrar
• December
  • Christmas Greetings from PBA

2016

• January
  • 16th – Banners for Championships
  • 25th – OAM for Services to Piping
• February
  • 15th – Our Bands in the Tattoo
• March
  • 3rd – College Exams Around the World
• April
  • 7th – Special Memo, Australian Championship Regulations
  • 29th – Championships Go Live to the World
• June
  • 13th – Chieftain Awarded OAM
  • 23rd – Award for 25 & 50 Year Members
  • 26th – School Bands Have Success in Scotland
• July
  • 4th – Conclusion of MPP Breach Process
  • 5th – Drum Score Recordings & Downloads
  • 8th – World Champion Dies in Brisbane
  • 9th – Aussie Bands off to the Worlds
  • 11th – Steven McWhirter Lead Snare Drum Tutor
  • 13th – Part of Summer School Drumming Team
  • 21st – Special Memo Australian Championships Gradings
  • 28th – Murray Joins Summer School Piping Tutor
  • 30th – Lyons Part of Summer School Team
• August
  • 5th – New Website Launch
  • 5th – Scots College Sydney in Edinburgh Tattoo
  • 8th – Successes in Scotland
  • 9th – Passing on WA Icon
  • 15th – Australia Successes at the Worlds
  • 19th – Toasting the Tattoo
  • 22nd – First Long Service Certificate Presented
• September
  • 9th – Grade 4 Marches Event Concept
  • 21st – Passing of John Ray BEM
  • 23rd – Countdown to the Championships
• October
  • 4th – A Champion Weekend at Knox
  • 17th – Grading Review Commences
  • 17th – Summer School Enrolments Open
  • 21st – National Council Decision Announced
  • 22nd – 2017 South Pacific Championships
  • 24th – Scott Wallace Joins Summer School
• November
  • 8th – Band Membership Structure Proposal Out for Comment
  • 11th – Trial Rules for Grade 3 SOM, Drum Major Solo
  • 22nd – PBA Creating Pathways for Advancement
  • 24th – Conference 2017 Dates Announced
  • 30th – Don MacSween Retires After 17 Years
  • 30th – Life Membership to James Cowie
• December
  • 20th – Festive Greetings from Pipe Bands

2015

• September – Handing Over the Gavel
• December – 50 Years Up For Sell