Band Concert Jamie McEwan

Some piping themed Chirstmas carols and tunes to get into the festive spirit plus results from the Palmerson North Square Day contest.

With the end of year upon us, there's only a couple of comps left before Christmas so looking ahead to the RNZPBA Summer School - featuring performances from the 2 international tutors Scott Wallace and Jake Jorgensen.

Time to head to the archives to enjoy some classic tracks from the 1980's from the likes of 78th Fraser Highlanders, Polkemmet and Strathclyde Police pipe bands.

Top solo pipers gather in Chch over Labour Weekend for the annual Silver Chanter Competition. Jamie McEwan whets your appetite for a full report in the next episode with some great tunes from around the piping world.

Some more recordings from the World Championships and surrounding events with a focus on the 4 NZ bands in attendance - Auckland & Districts, Manawatu Scottish and the two Canterbury Centre bands, Canterbury Caledonian Society and St Andrew's College.