The October State Council of VHPBA and Branch Council meeting of PBV will take place on Sunday 20 October 2019. The meetings are scheduled to commence immediately following the Annual General Meetings which commence at 1:00pm in the upstairs room…
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Remembrance Day 2019
Pipe Bands Victoria has been invited by the Shrine of Remembrance to provide a massed band for the Flag Lowering Ceremony at the Shrine on 11 November at 5pm, the final act of commemoration on Remembrance Day. The requirements would…
New Contest Supervisors
Congratulations to Karen Wallace and Mick Ryan on completing their Advanced Certificate in Rules & Administration and being accepted in to the Australian Pipe Band College. Pictured are Karen and Mick with Ross Connolly (centre), Vice Principal of Rules &…
Peter Cook Memorial Scholarship for Solo Pipers
Pipe Bands Australia has today announced an annual scholarship to assist with education and training of pipers jointly established with Victorian Highland Pipe Band Association with a bequest from the estate of…
Ringwood Highland Gathering Results
Please see attached the results from the 2019 Ringwood Highland Gathering held on Sunday 31 March at JW Manson Reserve, Wantirna. In addition to the results, Pipe Bands Victoria congratulates Ben Casey on winning the Lew Zillies Award as the…
Tartan Day Parade 2019 – Invitation to bands
Please see attached an invitation to all Pipe Bands Victoria member bands inviting participation in the 2019 Melbourne Tartan Festival Massed Street Parade. Unfortunately, although Pipe Bands Victoria has advocated strongly, there is no funding currently available to assist bands,…
Australia Day Honours 2019
Pipe Bands Victoria is extremely pleased to congratulate Dr John Menzies OAM who has made a significant and life long contribution to the communities of south-west Victoria. He is also a member of the Robert Burns Festival organising committee, the…
Brett Staley wins Peter Clohesy Award
At Daylesford Highland Gathering on 1 December, Brett Staley was announced as the 2018 recipient of the Peter Clohesy Memorial Shield for services to highland drumming. Brett has played drums throughout much of his life, including City of Melbourne, Geelong…
December PBV & VHPBA Council Meetings (Updated)
The December meeting of Pipe Bands Victoria and the VHPBA will be held on Sunday 9 December 2018 at 10:30am at Watsonia RSL, 6 Morwell Avenue, Watsonia, 3087. A copy of the meeting agenda is attached. All members welcome. For…
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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