A Special Invitation to all Female Pipers and Drummers.
Join Us for a Historic Moment in Melbourne, Sunday July 5th.
Female pipers and drummers from across Australia and the world are invited to come together at the Melbourne Tartan Day Parade on Sunday July 5th — and be part of a world record attempt for the largest ladies' pipe band ever assembled.
The event marks a century since the Australian Ladies Pipe Band's legendary 1925–27 world tour, captivating audiences of over one million people across the globe. It also honours the women who formed the world's first ladies' pipe band in Melbourne in 1918. These were pioneers — women who faced enormous resistance and broke barriers to pursue their passion for piping and drumming.
Participation in the 2pm parade is optional. At 2.30pm, all female participants will break from the main parade to perform together in Melbourne's City Square. Whether you're a seasoned player or still learning, whether you have a uniform or not — you are welcome. All that's needed is your instrument and your enthusiasm.
Beyond the record attempt, this gathering is about celebrating the remarkable legacy of women in pipe bands and inspiring the next generation of girls and women to take up piping and drumming. Relatives of women who toured with the band in 1926 are also warmly encouraged to get in touch.
The event is a collaboration between the Melbourne Tartan Festival, City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band and Pipe Bands Victoria.
Join us as we honour the past and inspire the future. Learn more and register now at https://ausladies.link
The event marks a century since the Australian Ladies Pipe Band's legendary 1925–27 world tour, captivating audiences of over one million people across the globe. It also honours the women who formed the world's first ladies' pipe band in Melbourne in 1918. These were pioneers — women who faced enormous resistance and broke barriers to pursue their passion for piping and drumming.
Participation in the 2pm parade is optional. At 2.30pm, all female participants will break from the main parade to perform together in Melbourne's City Square. Whether you're a seasoned player or still learning, whether you have a uniform or not — you are welcome. All that's needed is your instrument and your enthusiasm.
Beyond the record attempt, this gathering is about celebrating the remarkable legacy of women in pipe bands and inspiring the next generation of girls and women to take up piping and drumming. Relatives of women who toured with the band in 1926 are also warmly encouraged to get in touch.
The event is a collaboration between the Melbourne Tartan Festival, City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band and Pipe Bands Victoria.
Join us as we honour the past and inspire the future. Learn more and register now at https://ausladies.link
🎼 New Massed Band tunes for 2026 - pipe and drum scores
Following recommendations from the Victorian piping and drumming panels, we are making some changes to massed band sets and introducing new tunes.
Use the button below to go to the News page, where you will find downloadable zip, pdf and audio files along with an explanatory statement from David Telford and Andrew Womersley, Victorian Vice Principals of Piping and Drumming.
Use the button below to go to the News page, where you will find downloadable zip, pdf and audio files along with an explanatory statement from David Telford and Andrew Womersley, Victorian Vice Principals of Piping and Drumming.
Drumming Solos
The Haileybury Solo Drumming Contest will be held on Sunday 13th September.
To enter: https://www.trybooking.com/DNIEA. Entries close at 5pm on Sunday 30th August.
I've also included as an attachment the 2026 Solo Drumming Program.
To enter: https://www.trybooking.com/DNIEA. Entries close at 5pm on Sunday 30th August.
I've also included as an attachment the 2026 Solo Drumming Program.
2026 Solo drumming program:
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PBV Event Calendar
Dates will appear here as events are confirmed.
Sun July 5, 2026 - Tartan Day Parade, City, including event to set a world record for the largest ever ladies pipe band in recognition of the early ladies pipe bands https://ausladies.info
Sunday September 13th - Drumming solos at Haileybury - see above for details
Saturday October 24th - Geelong Highland Gathering, Bannockburn
Saturday November 21st - Bendigo pipe band contest, Eaglehawk
Saturday December 5th - Daylesford Highland Gathering
2027 contest dates are being finalised.
Confirmed: Sunday March 21st: Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival, Croydon
Sunday September 13th - Drumming solos at Haileybury - see above for details
Saturday October 24th - Geelong Highland Gathering, Bannockburn
Saturday November 21st - Bendigo pipe band contest, Eaglehawk
Saturday December 5th - Daylesford Highland Gathering
2027 contest dates are being finalised.
Confirmed: Sunday March 21st: Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival, Croydon
Branch Council meetings
Sunday 14th June - 1pm. Online only via Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/46801608063534?p=pDcu1vsHH6eT6QNmFb
Meeting ID: 468 016 080 635 34
Passcode: Wc2AV69n
Sunday 23rd Aug - Branch meeting and Annual General Meeting
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/46801608063534?p=pDcu1vsHH6eT6QNmFb
Meeting ID: 468 016 080 635 34
Passcode: Wc2AV69n
Sunday 23rd Aug - Branch meeting and Annual General Meeting
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