🔔 Recent award recipients
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Congratulations to the following members, who at the recent Daylesford Highland Gathering were recognised for their achievements and contributions to the Victorian pipe band community.
Peter Clohesy Shield for contributions to pipe band drumming in Victoria Tim Calderan Wendy Faulkhead Memorial Trophy Chris Sinclair Victorian Scottish Cultural Heritage Foundation: music prize for young, community pipers and drummers in Victoria: Liarra Pule-Leech - piper Darcey Tuckerman - drummer ... [MORE] |
Vale Anthony Sell OAM
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Statement from the Chair
It is with great sadness that Pipe Bands Victoria, our bands and members learned of the passing of Life Member, Mr Anthony Sell OAM on 29th October 2024. Tony’s commitment and service to the Pipe Band movement in Victoria and Australia was outstanding and endured for over seven decades. Such service is rare and remarkable. I know many of us are so appreciative of Tony’s friendship, as well as being recipients of his wise and gentle counsel over the years. |
Tony established an interest with pipe bands as a piping student at Scotch College and continued his involvement during his Law studies at Melbourne University, where he became the Secretary of the Pipe Band in the early 1960s. In the 1970s and 1980s, Tony assisted with the administration of the City of Nunawading Highland Pipe Band and was their President for several years. He was also elected as an Office Bearer within our own community and held various Executive positions in the Victorian Highland Pipe Band Association, Pipe Bands Victoria, and Pipe Bands Australia:
Tony’s most noteworthy and founding contribution was the drafting of the Australian Pipe Band Contest Regulations and the Pipe Band Association Rules, which continue to guide our members and bands in the pursuit of fairness and excellence.
He was awarded VHPBA Life Membership in 1974 and inaugural Life Membership of Pipe Bands Australia in 1981. Tony received the Sir Rupert Hamer Award in 1994 and a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2018 acknowledging his incredible service to pipe bands.
While Tony was unable to attend contests in recent years, his devotion to the pipe band scene was unwavering, and he maintained a particular interest in pipe band history in Victoria.
On behalf of all in the Pipe Band community, I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences
to Tony’s family and friends.
Gus am bris an latha
Karen Wallace
Chair, Pipe Bands Victoria
- Assistant Secretary: 1963-68 and 2015-2019
- Secretary: 1968-75, 1976 and 1978-80
- Vice President:1976-78
- Principal, Rules and Administration: 1991-2009
Tony’s most noteworthy and founding contribution was the drafting of the Australian Pipe Band Contest Regulations and the Pipe Band Association Rules, which continue to guide our members and bands in the pursuit of fairness and excellence.
He was awarded VHPBA Life Membership in 1974 and inaugural Life Membership of Pipe Bands Australia in 1981. Tony received the Sir Rupert Hamer Award in 1994 and a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2018 acknowledging his incredible service to pipe bands.
While Tony was unable to attend contests in recent years, his devotion to the pipe band scene was unwavering, and he maintained a particular interest in pipe band history in Victoria.
On behalf of all in the Pipe Band community, I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences
to Tony’s family and friends.
Gus am bris an latha
Karen Wallace
Chair, Pipe Bands Victoria
🔔 Victoria has a new World Champion band
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From Karen Wallace, PBV Chair
Dear Victorian Pipe Band Community Over 200 bands competed across 9 grades at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Amazing! This year, 4 Victorian bands ventured over to Glasgow to share their music - Old Scotch Pipes and Drums (Grade 3B), Ambulance Victoria Pipes and Drums (Grade 4B), Scotch College Pipes and Drums No.1 (Novice Juvenile A), and Scotch College Pipes and Drums No.2 (Novice Juvenile B). Well done to all bands. To have so many bands play in the Worlds is simply fabulous and a reflection of the vibrant pipe band community in Victoria. But, hot off the press overnight ....... Scotch College Pipes and Drums No.2 band are crowned Novice Juvenile B World Champions. ... [MORE] |
Grading Reviews
In accordance with the PBA Contest Regulations, the Association has concluded its biennial post-APBA
grading reviews of all registered bands. The decisions of the Association Grading Committee have been
ratified by the Committee and apply with immediate effect. The Committee would like to congratulate all bands on their gradings for the 2024/25 year and wish them well in the forthcoming competitions.
grading reviews of all registered bands. The decisions of the Association Grading Committee have been
ratified by the Committee and apply with immediate effect. The Committee would like to congratulate all bands on their gradings for the 2024/25 year and wish them well in the forthcoming competitions.
| Biennial Grading Review |
| 2024 Victorian band gradings |
Victorian Solo Drumming Championships - Sun Sep 15
In conjunction with PBV, Haileybury is hosting the Victorian Solo Drumming Championships on Sunday September 15th.
Congratulations to all competitors. A huge contest - 97 individual entrants and more than 170 elements.
Congratulations to all competitors. A huge contest - 97 individual entrants and more than 170 elements.
| Haileybury solos draw v2.1 11-Sep-2024 |
| Flyer and event details |
| Solo drumming programme 2024-25.pdf |
Results - placegetters
Horsham mini band, quartet and solo drumming contests - Sat Sep 7
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The contests will be held at the Botanical Gardens, Firebrace Street, Horsham (see map).
See below for the contest draw and contest information. Following the contest band members are welcome to gather together and purchase dinner from 6pm at the White Hart Hotel, 55 Firebrace Street, Horsham. After dinner, hospitality is kindly provided at the home of Horsham City Pipe Band: Jubilee Hall, Roberts Avenue, Horsham from 8.30pm -10.30pm. |
| Horsham Contests draw - V2 5-Sept-2024 |
| Flyer and entry details |
| Contest information |
| Results mastersheet |
Victorian Pipers Association (VPA) 2024 programme
The Victorian Pipers Association aims to promote, foster and continually develop the great highland bagpipe in Victoria.
Competition dates and music requirements have been announced for the VPA's 2024 season.
Competition 1 – Haileybury, April 28th 2024
Competition 2 – Ballarat Grammar, May 19th 2024
Competition 3 – Scotch College, June 1st 2024
Competition 4 – Camperdown, June 22th 2024
Competition 5 – Scots Albury, July 6th 2024
Competition 6 - 2024 Victorian Championships – PLC, July 27th 2024
Competition 1 – Haileybury, April 28th 2024
Competition 2 – Ballarat Grammar, May 19th 2024
Competition 3 – Scotch College, June 1st 2024
Competition 4 – Camperdown, June 22th 2024
Competition 5 – Scots Albury, July 6th 2024
Competition 6 - 2024 Victorian Championships – PLC, July 27th 2024
Vice Principal appointments
With the recent establishment of the Victorian College Branch Committee, I am delighted to announce the appointments of five Vice Principals to the Victorian College, effective 1st July 2024 and for a tenure of two years.
I offer my congratulations to them all and wish them every future success in these important leadership roles.
Vice Principal Piping: David Telford
Vice Principal Drumming: Andrew Womersley
Vice Principal Ensemble: Stephen Matthews
Vice Principal Drill & Dress: Nola Blake
Vice Principal Rules & Admin: Mick Ryan
On behalf of Pipe Bands Victoria, I also extend my sincere thanks to past Vice Principals Scott Nicolson, Rob Bennett and Chris Earl for their many years of service representing their respective Panels and their considerable work in support of our community.
Yours sincerely
Karen Wallace
Chair, Pipe Bands Victoria
I offer my congratulations to them all and wish them every future success in these important leadership roles.
Vice Principal Piping: David Telford
Vice Principal Drumming: Andrew Womersley
Vice Principal Ensemble: Stephen Matthews
Vice Principal Drill & Dress: Nola Blake
Vice Principal Rules & Admin: Mick Ryan
On behalf of Pipe Bands Victoria, I also extend my sincere thanks to past Vice Principals Scott Nicolson, Rob Bennett and Chris Earl for their many years of service representing their respective Panels and their considerable work in support of our community.
Yours sincerely
Karen Wallace
Chair, Pipe Bands Victoria
| Statement from the Chair - Vice Principal appointments |
2023-24 Contest Results
| 2024 Australian Pipe Band Championships - Master Sheet |
| 2024 APBC Street march - Master Sheet |
| 2024 Victorian Championships - Croydon Master Sheet |
| 2024 Haileybury Master Sheet |
| 2024 Ballarat Grammar Master Sheet |
| 2023 Daylesford Master Sheet |
🔔 On Sale - 2024 Australian Pipe Band Championships merchandise
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A limited amount of APBC2024 merchandise (hoodies, t-shirts, beanies, scarves etc) remains available for sale.
If you missed the chance on the day, or you were unable to get to Maryborough in person, then here is your opportunity to pick up the t-shirt or hoodie that you so desperately wanted to get and missed out on. They make great presents, especially for the piper or drummer you love so much and who played on the day. What a lovely surprise that would be for them! Or, even better, treat yourself! In future years, when folk ask you "where you at those brilliant championships in Maryborough in 2024?", you can reply "Was I there? I have the t-shirt!!" It the Woodstock moment in Australian pipe band history! Don't be the sad person without the merch! All sales are through Maryborough Highland Society but proceeds will help support PBV. There is even a generous discount. This link will take you straight there! Don't wait though, stock is limited. |
🔔 Calling for applications to join the Victorian College Branch Committee
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The Victorian Branch Council is seeking applications for a newly constituted College Branch Committee. The purpose of the College Branch Committee is to administer and support the College Branch in it's role to:
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🔔 2024 Sir Rupert Hamer Award Recipient - Mr Chris Bouwmeester
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Pipe Bands Victoria is delighted to announce Mr Christopher Bouwmeester as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Sir Rupert Hamer Award.
The award is the highest honour our organisation bestows on a person and acknowledges a significant contribution and personal commitment to supporting the objectives of Pipe Bands Victoria and Pipe Bands Australia over a period of many years.... [MORE] |
🔔 Glenn Brown Recital - Saturday April 6th
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On behalf of Pipe Bands Victoria (PBV) and the Victorian Piping Association (VPA)
Join us this Saturday April 6th from 7-9pm at MCC Bowls Club, 19-23 Swinburne Ave, Hawthorn for a wonderful night of piping featuring Glenn Brown. Originally from Canada and now residing in Scotland, Glenn Brown is one of the World’s top pipers. He has won the Gold Medal at Inverness, the Senior Piobaireachd at Oban, the piobaireachd at the Glenfiddich, and numerous World championships with Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia pipe band. Truly a world class piper and we’re privileged to have him here. Glenn will be supported by our very own Jack Watson from City of Melbourne and Hawthorn pipe bands. Jack is a great young player recently promoted to A grade and had some great success just recently up at the Maclean gathering on the solo boards. Tickets are only $15 via trybooking or $20 on the door. To purchase online please use this link https://www.trybooking.com/CQDCF Event details can also be found on the Victorian Pipers’ Association website www.pipingvictoria.com We hope to see you there! |
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