South Africa

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Pretoria Highlanders Pipes & Drums

Pretoria Highlanders Pipe Band is a volunteer civilian pipe band, dedicated to providing the highest …

cape town , Gauteng , south africa
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South African Irish Regiment Pipes and Drums

The S A Irish Pipes & Drums, as the band is known today, has its roots in a time long, long before our own. It is a fascinating history, which uncovers not just the military origins of the band, but which also tells of the birth of the Irish warpipe, the evolution of the instrument and the role it has played in Irish life and militia over the centuries. A fascinating book, in two volumes, called Clear The Way (The Military Heritage of the South African Irish 1880- 1990), by S Monick and Col O E F Baker, DWD, tells Pipe Major Fred ‘Pipey’ Symons the whole wonderful story. The ……

cape town , Gauteng , south africa
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Spirit of Richmond Pipe Band

In July 2022, the band competed in a rival gathering and placed first in the ensemble March, Strathspey, and reel competition. They also placed second overall on the day. …

cape town , Gauteng , south africa
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St Benedict's College Pipe Band

Formed in 1987, the College Pipe Band has been at the top echelons of school pipe bands for most of its 25 year history. …

Gauteng , western cape , south africa
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Transvaal Scottish Pipes & Drums

The Transvaal Scottish Pipes & Drums is South Africa’s Premier Pipe Band. Formed in 1902, the band is one of the South Africa’s most recognized and followed pipe bands. …

cape town , Gauteng , south africa
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Durban Caledonian Society Pipe Band

The Durban Caledonian Society Pipe Band, or “Durban Callies PB” for short, consists entirely of volunteers who do it for the love of music and camaraderie. …

cape town , Kwa-Zulu Natal , south africa
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King Shaka Regiment Pipe Band

King Shaka Regiment (formerly Durban Regiment) is a reserve force regiment of the South African National Defence Force. Our band members are all volunteers, who play for the regiment at official occasions for enjoyment. …

cape town , Kwa-Zulu Natal , south africa
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Pietermaritzburg Caledonian Pipe Band

The Pietermaritzburg Caledonian Pipe Band was started in 1918 as a living memorial to the fallen in the First World War. We practice on Tuesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Grace College in Hilton. A family and community Focused Band. …

cape town , Kwa-Zulu Natal , south africa
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Autshumato Anti-Aircraft Regiment Pipes & Drums

The Autshumato Anti-Aircraft Regiment (formerly the Cape Garrison Artillery) is a reserve air defence artillery regiment of the South African Army. …

cape town , western cape , south africa
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Cape Town Highlanders Drums and Pipes

The Drums and Pipes of the Cape Town Highlanders is South Africa’s oldest pipe band, dating back to 1889. …

cape town , western cape , south africa