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Our New Website

Pipe Bands Australia is committed to delivering the best digital services to its members which is why we’ve made a considerable investment in the implementation of the Pipe Bands Australian Online Services platforms.

We’re pleased to present a second iteration which has seen the overhaul of forward facing web pages built on your feedback and requests.

This page explores changes to the Pipe Bands Autralia website in more detail.

These improvements align with Pipe Bands Australia’s vision of supporting the community with secure, accessible, and sustainable digital tools that connect members and celebrate the tradition of pipe bands across the nation.

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Key Changes

Accessibility

These new designs prioritise accessibility ensuring members can better navigate with simplicity and ease. This includes ongoing efforts to better reinforce mobile and tablet access.

Security

HTTPS encryption is now standard across the Pipe Bands Australia network meaning online services can be accessed easily and securely. Members will no longer be warned when attempting to browse PBA resources.

Navigation

The redesigned layout(s) ensures a streamlined user experience, making it easier to access information about the Associaiton in a timely way.

Expanded Resources

Readers can now access more contemporary and comprehensive information along with the latest news and updates across the network.

Cost Neutral

By leveragign technology grants and dedicated Pipe Bands Australia infrastructre these new technologies operate at zero cost to members relfecting Pipe Bands Australia’s committment to supporting its community responsibly.

Multi-Site Network

A unified platform now integrates state and territory branches, enabling localised information sharing while fostering a stronger sense of unity. At present this includes New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria.

Refreshed Branding

A branding refresh has been conducted to add greater clarity and accessibility. PBA resources and documents have been updated and refreshed to reinforce ease of viewing whilst reinvigorating them at the same time.

What’s Moved?

National Adjudicators

Each National Adjudication list now appears within the respective College discipline. For example, if you’re looking for piping adjudicators nagivate to College -> Piping and sroll to review the list.

Where are the Bands?

Bands are now listed on their respective state branch website. Select the desired state, then, within the branch website navigate to ‘About -> Bands’.

Where would I find Competition Results?

Like bands, Competition results are found within the respective branch website. That said, if you’re looking for Australian Championship results you can find these on the Championship website.

The National Music Library?

You can find all music scores and recordings under Resources -> Music Library.