The February State Council of the VHPBA and Branch Council meeting for Pipe Bands Victoria will take place on Sunday 12 February 2017 commencing at 1:00pm. The venue is the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens Tea Rooms (Castlemaine Band Room), Botanical Gardens,…
Month: January 2017
Vale Richard Divall AO OBE (Updated)
The V.H.P.B.A. and P.B.V. regret the death of distinguished Victorian musician, conductor and teacher Professor Richard Divall AO OBE on Sunday 15th January. He had a great influence on music in Victoria, particularly with his leadership of the Victorian State…
Scots Day Out (Bendigo) | Contest Draw (Updated)
Please see attached the UPDATED contest draw for the upcoming Scots Day Out contest at Bendigo. This revised draw now includes additional band entries. Bands are requested to pay particular attention to the appended notes in relation to parking and…
PBA Summer School – Day Classes Still Available
The Pipe Bands Australia Summer School is providing the opportunity for our Victorian members who are unable to attend the Summer School for the entire week to now attend for a day or several days. To register to attend the…
Congratulations to the Pipe Bands Victoria PBA Summer School Scholarship Winners
2017-Summer-School-Scholarship-Summary
PBV Scholarships for SWCPDD
Pipe Bands Victoria is pleased to again offer a number of scholarships for members who attend the South West Coast Piper Drummer Dancer workshops this year in Warrnambool from 21-23 April. These scholarships were approved at the December Council meeting,…
Updated Contest Entry Forms for Ringwood Highland Gathering
Please see attached the updated contest entry forms for the Ringwood Highland Gathering. The event has been confirmed for Sunday 26 March 2017 at the East Ringwood Reserve. This is a different date and venue from advice previously received and…
Ringwood Highland Gathering 2017
The date for the Ringwood Highland Gathering has been confirmed by the promoter for Sunday 26 March 2017. The gathering will be held at the East Ringwood Reserve on the corner of Mt Dandenong and Dublin Roads, Ringwood. Please check…
Ballarat Highland Gathering 2017
The 2017 Ballarat Highland Gathering will take place on Sunday 26 February at Victoria Park, Ballarat. Please note that this is a new venue. Ad additional details for access to the venue and parking are provided by the promoter, we…
Oct
12
Sat
2019
10:00 am
2019 Victorian Mini Pipe Band Ch...
2019 Victorian Mini Pipe Band Ch...
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The 2019 Victorian Mini Band Championships will be held in St Arnaud on 12 October to mark the 70th Anniversary of the St Arnaud NSM Pipe Band. This event will include a Street March, Massed Band, solo drumming, aggregate mini-band…
Oct
13
Sun
2019
all-day
Australian Solo Drumming Champio...
Australian Solo Drumming Champio...
Oct 13 – Oct 14 all-day
The 2019 Australian Solo Drumming Championships will be held in conjunction with the ACT Solo Piping & Drumming Championships on Sunday 13 October in Canberra. Entry forms for band events on the Saturday, and solo events on the Sunday are…
Oct
20
Sun
2019
1:00 pm
PBV Annual General Meeting & Oct...
PBV Annual General Meeting & Oct...
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Annual General Meetings and October Council meetings of both the VHPBA and Pipe Bands Victoria will be held at the Maroondah Sports Club, Corner Mt Dandenong and Dublin Roads, Ringwood East on Sunday 20th October, 2019. All members are…
Dec
7
Sat
2019
all-day
Daylesford Highland Gathering
Daylesford Highland Gathering
Dec 7 all-day
Daylesford Highland Gathering, Daylesford, Victoria. Highland Gathering featuring many Scottish events. Band events include Street March, Pipe Band competition, and Massed Band. For further details about the gathering, visit daylesfordhighland.com For band entry details and payment, further information will be…
Jan
1
Wed
2020
all-day
Maryborough Highland Gathering
Maryborough Highland Gathering
Jan 1 all-day
The annual Maryborough Highland Gathering held on New Years Day every year. Features athletics carnival, children’s events and activities, Street March of Pipe and Brass bands, musical performances by bands throughout the day. For further information, contact the promoter or…
Feb
23
Sun
2020
all-day
Ballarat Highland Gathering
Ballarat Highland Gathering
Feb 23 all-day
The Ballarat Highland Gathering will be held Sunday 23 February 2020. For further information, please contact the promoter, or the Pipe Bands Victoria Secretary at secretary@pipebandsvic.com For band entry details and payment, further information will be available closer to the event.
Feb
29
Sat
2020
all-day
Scots Day Out, Bendigo
Scots Day Out, Bendigo
Feb 29 all-day
The Bendigo Scots Day Out will be held Saturday 29 February 2020. For further information, please contact the promoter, or the Pipe Bands Victoria Secretary at secretary@pipebandsvic.com or visit scotsdayout.com For band entry details and payment, information will be provided closer to…
Mar
15
Sun
2020
all-day
Geelong Highland Gathering
Geelong Highland Gathering
Mar 15 all-day
The Geelong Highland Gathering will be held Sunday 15 March 2020. For further information and entry forms, please contact the promoter, or the Pipe Bands Victoria Secretary at secretary@pipebandsvic.com For band entry details and payment, further details will be provided in…
Mar
29
Sun
2020
all-day
Ringwood Highland Gathering | Vi...
Ringwood Highland Gathering | Vi...
Mar 29 all-day
The Ringwood Highland Gathering in 2020 will host the Victorian Pipe Band Championships. The gathering will be held Sunday 29 March 2020 at the J.W. Manson Reserve, Wantirna. For further information, please contact the Pipe Bands Victoria Secretary at secretary@pipebandsvic.com,…
Apr
4
Sat
2020
all-day
Australian Pipe Band Championships
Australian Pipe Band Championships
Apr 4 – Apr 5 all-day
The 2020 Australian Pipe Band Championships will be held Saturday 4 and Saturday 5 April 2020 in Maryborough, Victoria. The Australian Pipe Band Championships are expected to attract bands from across the country and overseas, and will be a celebration…
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