International Bagpipe Day is March 10th
We’re delighted to announce that Saturday 10th March 2012 will be the first ever International Bagpipe Day, a day to celebrate the world’s bagpipes and piping traditions. We are inviting people to organise grassroots events in Britain, Europe and beyond – talks, lectures, school visits, museum events, concerts, gigs, and dances.
Feel free to advertise your event here, or why not share it on our dedicated facebook page?
International Piping Conference
Our flagship event for 2012 will be an International Piping Conference at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London, organised by Cassandre Balbar. Photos from the conference here.
National Museums Scotland Giveaway
National Museums Scotland is giving away 2 copies of their Bagpipe book! See #ntlmuseumsscot on Twitter for details.
The Scotsman: Big blows due across the borders as the pipes, of all types, are calling
An interesting article in today’s Scotsman about International Bagpipe Day from the Scottish perspective.
Media Coverage
BBC Radio 5 Live’s ‘Double Take’ Cassandre Balosso-Bardin. Listen here, fast-forward to 1:26:00
Watch the BBC TV appearance online!
Other coverage
Andy Letcher, who will be involved in the Conference, discusses International Bagpipe Day in his blog.
Northwich Guardian: Discover Cheshire’s lost musical heritage
Other Events
- Medieval pipes at Stretton Mill at 8.30 am
- Discover the Bagpipes workshop at Grosvenor Museum Chester
- 11am, repeating the workshop at Nantwich Museum at 2 pm.
- Bagpipolorum! concert at St Peter’s church in the heart of Chester at 7.30 pm
- “The Birth of the Bagpipe”, an illustrated talk at Langford Village Hall, 6.30 pm
- Roughshod are playing at a dance in Durham Town Hall
