The National Committee of Pipe Bands Australia is continuing work to update the Association's Rules. This process having already been endorsed by the National Council will be progressed by way of an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Council on 25 August 2024.
The National Committee of Pipe Bands Australia is continuing work to update the Association's Rules. This process having already been endorsed by the National Council will be progressed by way of an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Council on 25 August 2024.
Following a request from the New South Wales branch of Pipe Bands Australia the National Management Committee has approved the implementation of a new Dual Registration Trial Rule for the next 12 months.
Recently, three aspiring adjudicators from Australia’s sole Grade 1 band underwent a comprehensive day of training facilitated by the Principal of Piping, Scott Nicholson and enabled by a new, dedicated Pipe Bands Australia College online learning platform.
I write to let all members of Pipe Bands Australia know of some significant changes that have occurred to the administration of the Association at the national level.
Originally from New Zealand, Scott was taught by Pipe Major John Downie of the City of Auckland Pipe Band. After completing a Bachelor of Marketing and Management, Scott relocated to Edinburgh playing with Drambuie Kirkliston Pipe Band for a competition season.
Pipe Bands Australian would like to acknowledge and recognise the service and commitment of the outgoing National Principal of Piping, Mr Brett Tidswell.
Pipe Bands Australian would like to acknowledge and recognise the service and commitment of the outgoing National Principal of Piping, Mr Brett Tidswell.
Members are advised that the 2023 Conference agenda is now available as shown below. Members are encouraged to make contact with their branch and in turn, National Council Members should they wish to know more about the upcoming event.
Recently Pipe Bands Australia farewelled Anthony (Tony) Bidgood OAM from his role of Principal of Drill & Dress and Council Representative on the National Management Committee in addition to the resignation of Alisdair McLaren.
