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…
Apr
7
Sun
2019
all-day
VPA Solo Piping Contests
VPA Solo Piping Contests
Apr 7 – Jul 31 all-day
The Victorian Pipers Association (VPA) runs the solo piping contest season in Victoria. For dates, venue details and playing requirements, please visit the VPA website at vicpipers.org
Jul
21
Sun
2019
all-day
PLC Solo Drumming Contest – CANC...
PLC Solo Drumming Contest – CANC...
Jul 21 all-day
This event has been cancelled on advice from the promoter.
2:00 pm
Melbourne Tartan Festival Parade
Melbourne Tartan Festival Parade
Jul 21 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Our bands will be to the fore in the centre of Melbourne on Sunday 21 July for the massed band leading the Melbourne Tartan Festival parade down Collins St at 2pm.
Aug
4
Sun
2019
1:00 pm
Victorian Solo Drumming Champion...
Victorian Solo Drumming Champion...
Aug 4 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Solo Drumming Contest, all grades. Registrations: must be made and paid for online prior to the event. Online entries are now open at https://www.trybooking.com/BAPXS Contest Commences: 1:00pm For music requirements, visit solo drumming.info Contest is run in accordance with Pipe Bands…
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…
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