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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260531T160000
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SUMMARY:PBQ BRANCH COUNCIL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Pipe Bands Australia – Queensland Branch \nNOTICE OF BRANCH COUNCIL MEETING \nSunday 31 May 2026 at 4:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease use the following link to join \nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDMzMDRmOWItODE5YS00MjMzLTk0YjMtMjAzMzU1NzQyNWJk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22cc217805-ec0d-4607-b10f-173043224018%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2213eecfc7-3bbf-4fa0-999d-88cf0ea15a5e%22%7d\n\nBand Secretaries please ensure that your delegates receive a copy of this notice. You can appoint or change delegates for the meeting by email. \n Agenda \n1.     Present & Apologies \n2.     Membership Report \n3.     Confirmation of Minutes of previous meeting \n4.     Treasurer’s report \n5.     Secretary’s Report \n6.  Upcoming contests \n7.   General Business \nThe previous meeting minutes will be sent out in the next week. \nApologies or enquiries should be emailed to qld@pipebandsaustralia.com.au. \nIf you can’t be at the meeting but would like a written proposal to be presented to it\, please email the proposal to a member of the Executive prior to the meeting.
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/pbq-branch-council-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260606T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260606T163000
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with the President – of the RNZPBA!
DESCRIPTION:Pipe Bands Queensland (PBQ) and Brisbane Boys College are thrilled to welcome Liam Kernaghan\, President of the RNZPBA\, to adjudicate at the Queensland State Championships. \nLiam\, Richard Hawke and Graeme Bryce\, together with 3 interstate adjudicators\, will join our highly accomplished Adjudication Panels for this year’s Championships\, which sees a number of interstate Bands making the trip to the Sunshine State. \nThis year\, Liam has kindly “volunteered” to chat with us about the evolution of the RNZPBA  over the last 10 years and the plans for the next 10! \nThis is our opportunity to hear Liam discuss such wide-ranging topics as: \nReshaping the RNZPBA \n\nThe NZ Summer School\nThe NZ Piping and Drumming Mentoring program\nThe National Youth Pipe Band\nAssisting Bands to thrive in NZ\nAttracting and keeping players engaged\nAlignment and differences with Scotland\nBig Bets!\n\nOpen to all who wish to attend an enjoyable afternoon\, challenging our local paradigm! \nWhen:               2.30pm\, 6 June 2026 \nWhere:             Brisbane Boys College \nCost:                Free \nRegistration:     All attendees must register in advance – HERE \n  \n\n  \nLiam Kernaghan \nLiam has been the President of the Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands’ Association since 2025\, having served on the Management Board prior to this. He is a National piping and ensemble adjudicator\, and currently plays with the Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band. \nLiam is one of New Zealand’s top solo competitors\, having been crowned New Zealand Open Solo Champion in 2019 and runner-up New Zealand Open Solo Champion in 2020\, 2021 and 2025. He has also won the Commun Na Piobaireachd Gold Medal\, The Silver Chanter\, Four Former Winner Clasps to the Silver Chanter\, two Lindisfarne Double MSR wins at the Hastings Highland Games\, over 20 individual New Zealand titles\, and the New Zealand Claidmhor Invitational on three occasions. He has competed in the United Kingdom and France\, having won major prizes at the Argyllshire Gathering\, the Northern Meetings\, Lochaber\, Lonach\, Skye\, and Cowal. He also finished second at Lorient in 2024. \nIn his spare time\, Liam is Head of Government and Community Affairs at Chorus – New Zealand’s largest telecommunications infrastructure company. \n 
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/an-afternoon-with-the-president-of-the-rnzpba/
LOCATION:Brisbane Boys’ College\, Kensington Terrace\, Toowong\, Queensland\, 4066\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260525T082857
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SUMMARY:Queensland Pipe Band Championships   |  Queensland Scottish Festival
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER YOUR BAND HERE \nDRUM MAJOR REGISTRATION HERE \nRegistrations close 13th May 2026. \n\n  \nPlaying Requirements: \n  \nGrade 1: 2 x MSR & 2 x Medley 5 – 7 minutes \nGrade 2: 2 x MSR & 1 x Medley 4 – 6 minutes \nGrade 3: 1 x MSR & 1 Medley 3 – 5 minutes (MSR – each of not less than 4 parts) \nJuvenile: 1 x MSR & 1 Medley 3 – 5 minutes (MSR – each of not less than 4 parts) \nGrade 4A: 1 x MSR (4 parts of 2/4 March (may be 2×2 parts)\, either 2 or 4 parts of Strathspey (may be 2×2 parts) and 2 or 4 parts of Reel (may be 2×2 parts)) and 1 x Medley 3 – 5 minutes \nNovice Juvenile A: 1 x MSR  (4 parts of 2/4 March (may be 2×2 parts)\, either 2 or 4 parts of Strathspey (may be 2×2 parts) and 2 or 4 parts of Reel (may be 2×2 parts)) and 1 x Medley 3 – 5 minutes \nGrade 4B: Selection of Marches (4 x 2-part march music) and 1 x Medley 3 – 5 minutes \nNovice Juvenile B: Selection of Marches (4 x 2-part march music) and 1 x Medley 3 – 5 minutes \n  \nPromoters Events: \n  \nDevelopment Grade Selection of Marches (Any 2 x 2-part march music) \nDevelopment bands will march in to tap and Static start
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/queensland-pipe-band-championships/
LOCATION:Brisbane Boys’ College\, Kensington Terrace\, Toowong\, Queensland\, 4066\, Australia
CATEGORIES:All,Queensland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260525T082857
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SUMMARY:Ipswich Competition
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER YOUR BAND HERE \nDRUM MAJOR REGISTRATION HERE \nRegistrations close 6th Jun 2026. \n\n  \nPlaying Requirements: \n  \nGrade 1: 2 x MSR & 2 x Medley 5 – 7 minutes \nGrade 2: 2 x MSR & 1 x Medley 4 – 6 minutes \nGrade 3: 1 x MSR & 1 Medley 3 – 5 minutes (MSR – each of not less than 4 parts) \nJuvenile: 1 x MSR & 1 Medley 3 – 5 minutes (MSR – each of not less than 4 parts) \nGrade 4A: 1 x MSR (4 parts of 2/4 March (may be 2×2 parts)\, either 2 or 4 parts of Strathspey (may be 2×2 parts) and 2 or 4 parts of Reel (may be 2×2 parts)) and 1 x Medley 3 – 5 minutes \nNovice Juvenile A: 1 x MSR  (4 parts of 2/4 March (may be 2×2 parts)\, either 2 or 4 parts of Strathspey (may be 2×2 parts) and 2 or 4 parts of Reel (may be 2×2 parts)) and 1 x Medley 3 – 5 minutes \nGrade 4B: Selection of Marches (4 x 2-part march music) and 1 x Medley 3 – 5 minutes \nNovice Juvenile B: Selection of Marches (4 x 2-part march music) and 1 x Medley 3 – 5 minutes \n  \nPromoters Events: \n  \nDevelopment Grade Selection of Marches (Any 2 x 2-part march music) \nDevelopment bands will march in to tap and Static start
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/ipswich-competition/
LOCATION:Ipswich Showground\, 81 Warwick Road\, Ipswich\, QLD\, 4305
CATEGORIES:All,Queensland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260525T082857
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SUMMARY:Mackay Bluewater Fling
DESCRIPTION:More information to come.
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/mackay-bluewater-fling/
LOCATION:Mackay
CATEGORIES:Queensland,All,National
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T082857
CREATED:20260512T114205Z
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SUMMARY:Elementary – Drill & Dress Course and Exam Registration
DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: 18 & 19 July 2026\n📍 Location: Brisbane Boys’ College Pipe Band Rooms\n⏰ Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (TBC) \nInterested in developing your skills in drill and dress?\nRegistrations are now open for the Elementary – Drill & Dress Course and Exam. \nRequirements \n\nParticipants must have some pipe band marching or military marching experience.\nDrum Major experience is beneficial\, but not essential.\nYou will be required to bring a mace for the weekend workshop & exam\nPlease note: the Drum Major practical component will form part of the practical exam.\n\n  \nRegistration & Payment \nRegistration Online Form Link: https://forms.office.com/r/jbYQ8mVGKw \nPayment Link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1582063 \n🗓️ Registrations close: 1 July 2026 \nCost \n✅ Price $20.64 \n  \nLink to Course Work \n\nPBA Drill & Dress Manual – https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/college/drill-dress/\nElementary Syllabi – https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/college/drill-dress/\n\n 
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/elementary-drill-dress-course-and-exam-registration/
LOCATION:Brisbane Boys’ College\, Kensington Terrace\, Toowong\, Queensland\, 4066\, Australia
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