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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260502T011122
CREATED:20250610T063705Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Australian Pipe Band Championships
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Australian Pipe Band Championships will be held at the Subiaco Oval\, Subiaco Western Australia. More information to follow.
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/2026-australian-pipe-band-championships/
LOCATION:Subiaco Oval\, 304 Roberts Road\, Subiaco\, Western Australia\, 6008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipe Bands Australia":MAILTO:events@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260502T011122
CREATED:20251020T093102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T045915Z
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SUMMARY:Maclean Highland Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This event is run by the Lower Clarence Scottish Association. The pipe band competition is overseen by Pipe Bands NSW. \nWe include it on our events listing as many South East Queensland bands attend the event each year. \n  \nVisit the event website for dates\, programs\, the competition draw\, and more information.
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/maclean-highland-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Maclean Showgrounds\, 12 Cameron Street\, Maclean\, New South Wales\, 2463\, Australia
CATEGORIES:All,National,Queensland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260502T011122
CREATED:20251021T073458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T105309Z
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SUMMARY:Wynnum Competition
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER YOUR BAND HERE \nRegistrations close 15th Feb 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)) \nGrade 4B: Selection of Marches (4 x 2-part march music) \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/warwick-competition/
LOCATION:Wynnum Manly Junior Rugby League\, 57 Stradbroke Avenue\, Wynnum\, QLD\, 4178\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260502T011122
CREATED:20251021T073823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T104956Z
UID:10000039-1772323200-1772409599@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
SUMMARY:Twilight Competition
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER YOUR BAND HERE \nRegistrations close 8th Feb 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)) \nGrade 4B: Selection of Marches (4 x 2-part march music) \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/twilight-competition/
LOCATION:Easts Tigers (Easts Juniors DRLFC)\, 121 Harold Street\, Holland Park\, QLD\, 4121\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T011122
CREATED:20251019T093106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T085836Z
UID:10000036-1764511200-1764522000@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
SUMMARY:Pipe Bands QLD - Annual General Meeting & Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting of Pipe Bands Australia – Queensland Branch \nwill be held at the Coorparoo Bowls Club – 32 Riddings St\, Coorparoo QLD 4151 and via Teams \non \nSunday 30 November 2025 \nat 2:00 pm \n** The AGM will be held in the room upstairs from 2pm – 3pm\, with the Christmas party downstairs immediately following (including nibbles and drinks) **  \nMicrosoft Teams \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 432 432 946 117 4 \nPasscode: 4kA7Gk9h \n\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. \nAgenda \n\n Attendance & Apologies;\n Proxy votes (form attached);\n Minutes of 2024 Annual General Meeting (attached);\n Correspondence relating to the Annual General Meeting;\n Annual Report(s) and business arising;\n Annual Statement of Accounts for the year ending 30 June 2025 and business arising;\n Election of Officers for 2025; and\n Any other business relevant to the Annual General Meeting as permitted by the Chairman.\n\n\nVoting for the host city\, venue and date (if available) for the 2028 Australian Pipe Band Championships\n\nPositions to be filled are as follows: \n\n Chairman\n 2 Vice-Chairmen\n Secretary (note – the current Secretary will not be accepting renewed nomination for the role so we are seeking a new secretary)\n Treasurer\n Education Officer\n Publicity Officer\n Historian\n 2 Queensland Delegates for National Council\n\nThe nomination forms and previous meeting minutes can be found in the Resources tab of the website. Any nominations will need to be returned to the secretary by 16 November 2025. \nProxies must be returned to the Secretary 48 hours prior to the meeting\, and the proxy form is also attached. All members wishing to vote\, nominate or be nominated for a position are reminded to ensure their membership with Pipe Bands Australia is fully financial prior to the relevant cut-off date (14 days for nominations\, 48 hours for proxies). \nApologies\, nominations\, proxy votes or enquiries should be emailed to: qld@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:All,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T011123
CREATED:20250917T012958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T013028Z
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SUMMARY:Free Workshop - Matt Wilson
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a special Ensemble & Pipe Band Workshop as part of the Australian Juvenile Band Championships! \nLed by Pipe Major Matt Wilson of the world-famous Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band\, this is a rare chance to learn from one of the very best. \n✅ Free admission – open to all pipers and drummers\n✅ Improve your band sound and ensemble performance\n✅ Tips and insights to take back to your own band
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/free-workshop-matt-wilson/
LOCATION:The Scots School Albury\, 393 Perry Street\, Albury\, New South Wales\, 2640\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipe Bands Australia":MAILTO:events@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260502T011123
CREATED:20250714T055102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T055303Z
UID:10000032-1759622400-1759705199@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
SUMMARY:Australian Juvenile Pipe Band Championships
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Juvenile Pipe Band Championships return in 2025 in harmony with the Austraian Solo Championships to be held at the Scots School Albury\, New South Wales over three spectacular days. \nEvent Timeline: \n\nFriday (Evening)\, 3 October: Piping A Grade Solos\nSaturday (All Day)\, 4 October: Graded Solos\nSaturday (Evening)\, 4 October: Drumming A Grade Solos\nSunday (All Day)\, 5 October: The Australian Juvenile Championships\n\nKey Points: \n\nContest Promoter: Scots School Albury\n\n\nEntries Close: 5 September 2025\n\nQuick Links: \n\nEvent Tickets: Click Here\nEvent Website: Click Here\n\n 
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/ajpbc/
LOCATION:The Scots School Albury\, 393 Perry Street\, Albury\, New South Wales\, 2640\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipe Bands Australia":MAILTO:events@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250713T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250713T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T011123
CREATED:20250517T013752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T014426Z
UID:10000024-1752399000-1752409800@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
SUMMARY:Band Leadership Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pipe Bands Australia invites all Band Leaders to attend a specialised Pipe Band Workshop at Knox College\, held as part of the Winter Retreat. \nThis workshop is designed to support bands in three key areas of performance. It will also provide comprehensive guidance on contest and performance preparation\, as well as strategies for effective risk management. \nRegister Now \nKey Points \n\nFree for Pipe Bands Australia Members\n13 July 2025\nKnox Gramma School\, New South Wales\nOpen to Band persons who hold the positions of:\n\nPipe/ Drum Major\nPipe/ Drum Sergeant\nPipe/ Drum Corporal\nBand Tutor\n\n\n\nEnquiries\n \nCan be sent to Pipe Bands Australia  c/- events@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/band-leadership-workshop/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipe Bands Australia":MAILTO:events@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260502T011123
CREATED:20250308T074732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T063955Z
UID:10000027-1752192000-1752451199@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
SUMMARY:Winter Piping & Drumming Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Pipe Bands Australia Summer School series returns in 2025 with the inaugural ‘Winter Piping and Drumming Retreat’; Showcasing Piping\, Snare\, Tenor and Bass Drumming Tuition and workshops suitable for all ages and abilities from Novice to A grade. \nNot only does this represent a fantastic opportunity to make friends and new connections within the Pipe Band fraternity the retreat will include: \n\nTuning and ongoing management of instruments\nMusical theory\, playing technique and score construction\nRudimental execution and control\nThe sometimes dreaded ‘Piobairachd’\nStrategies for better solo playing including the minimisation of risk from a musical perspective\nEnsemble management across drum and piping corps\nAn introduction to new music\nAs well as an assortment of performances including an opening recital from the tutors and a closing concert from students.\n\nKey Points: \n\n11 to 13 July 2025\nKnox Grammar School\, New South Wales\nAll ages event suitable for players performing at a Novice level through to A grade (10 years an up)\nEntries Close 5:00pm 13 June 2025
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/winter-piping-drumming-retreat/
LOCATION:Knox Gramar School\, 2 Borambil Street\, Wahroonga\, New South Wales\, 2076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:All,National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipe Bands Australia":MAILTO:events@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T011123
CREATED:20250412T044431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T044852Z
UID:10000004-1750500000-1750525200@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
SUMMARY:Queensland Pipe Band Championships / Queensland Scottish Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bands can register here: Click here to register \nDrum majors can register here: Click here to register
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/queensland-pipe-band-championships-queensland-scottish-festival/
LOCATION:Brisbane Boys’ College\, Kensington Terrace\, Toowong\, Queensland\, 4066\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipe Bands Queensland":MAILTO:qld@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250531T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T011123
CREATED:20250412T044018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T044040Z
UID:10000003-1748692800-1748710800@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
SUMMARY:Ipswich Competition
DESCRIPTION:Register your band here: Click here to Register \nDrum Majors Register here: Click here to Register
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/1020/
LOCATION:Ipswich Showhgrounds\, Ipswich\, Queensland\, 4305\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipe Bands Queensland":MAILTO:qld@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T011123
CREATED:20250412T043729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T043740Z
UID:10000002-1746871200-1746896400@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
SUMMARY:St Andrews Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Register you banks here: Click here to Register \nDrum Majors Register Here: Click here to Register
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/1014/
LOCATION:South Brisbane District Cricket Club\, 269 Venner Road\, Fairfield\, Queensland\, 4103\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipe Bands Queensland":MAILTO:qld@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260502T011123
CREATED:20250413T113748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T113748Z
UID:10000010-1745539200-1745625599@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
SUMMARY:ANZAC Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Anzac Day is our national day or commemoration and on Friday 25 April Australian’s will mark the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings as well as commemorating all Australians who have served in times of peace and war. \nPipers\, Drummers and Bands from across Australia will once again lend themselves in support of commemorations across Australia.
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/anzac-day-2025/
LOCATION:Nationwide\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipe Bands Australia":MAILTO:events@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250419T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250419T080000
DTSTAMP:20260502T011123
CREATED:20250412T042702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T043201Z
UID:10000001-1745049600-1745049600@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
SUMMARY:Maclean Highland Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This event is run by the Lower Clarence Scottish Association. The pipe band competition is overseen by Pipe Bands NSW. \nWe include it on our events listing as many South East Queensland bands attend the event each year.
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/maclean-highland-gathering/
LOCATION:Maclean Showgrounds\, 12 Cameron Street\, Maclean\, New South Wales\, 2463\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maclean Highland Gathering":MAILTO:secretary@macleanhighlandgathering.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250412T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250412T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T011123
CREATED:20250412T044759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T044913Z
UID:10000005-1744470000-1744480800@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
SUMMARY:Pipe Majors McNeill Invitational Competition
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/queensland/event/pipe-majors-mcneill-invitational-competition/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Presbyterian Church\, 43 St Pauls Terrace\, Spring Hill\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipe Bands Queensland":MAILTO:qld@pipebandsaustralia.com.au
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