Pipe Bands Australia (PBA) is the peak body of piping and drumming in the country and strives to promote these interests as well as advance the surrounding Scottish culture within Australia
Chris Earl President of Pipe Bands Australia, advised National Councillors today in a signed letter that he would be standing down as President, effective September 7th, 2020.
The annual Pipe Bands Australia President’s Commendations have been announced, this year particularly recognising performance innovation and engagement during the COVID-18 crisis that has severely restricted pipe band activities across the nation.
The VP 75 – Our Piping Tribute commemorative project of Pipe Bands Australia for the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two on 15 August has received Federal Government support.
Applications for the 2020 Peter Cook Scholarship to assist in the encouragement and advancement of pipers will close on 30 June. The scholarship was established last year with the bequest from Peter’s estate and is jointly administered by Pipe Bands Australia and Victorian Highland Pipe Band Association.
Pipe Bands Australia thanks all pipers and drummers across Australia and our friends in North America, Britain and Europe who participated in the VP75 commemoration.
