Learn the bagpipes with the Kilberry Practice Chanter kit complete with the chanter, reed and learning book & CD. Drumming starter kits includes a top quality pair of pipe band drumming sticks made from maple wood instructional book & CD  www.kilberry.com     Howie, 21st Century Kilts "My aim is to give men an alternative to trousers. A kilt should be an option for men who can realise they are part of the history."  www.21stcenturykilts.co.uk

www.redhotchillipipers.co.uk Paul of MCLEAN SCOTLAND has seen the Chilli's many times most recently at the gathering in Edinburgh in July 09. He also saw them at the west coast whisky festival Inveraray. The pipers also played at Cowal Games in August 09 Aye we were there! It's THE NEW JOCK & ROLL! see Cowal for Chillis movie.  www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/music/worlds/2009 the worlds on video; 2009 in Glasgow, are you shown here?

CAN I JUST SAY; for readers not in a band, many think the bands get paid. Well in truth, the bands need to pay for their coaches to get them about and its no cheap, band members DO NOT get paid by the band, they do it because they love to play! away for up to 10 hours JUST FOR FUN! So next time you see pipe bands, please be aware of what they go through to entertain you. Maybe offer to buy pipers or drummers a drink or at least say thanks for coming, nice to see you etc. Now, when you all go to enjoy the Worlds, remember too, the bands from abroad have also paid airfares and accommodation here - for the love of playing!  A story that had to be told; Paul McLean. Plus ... Many bands are charity/non profit making, a donation can help in a big way! Aye some have sponsors, but that is a drop in the ocean they need for a season and equipment. Wee note; any prize money the bands get, goes right into the kitty for travel etc.

DENNY & DUNIPACE BAND the Band.  The band will embark on a wide range of contests in 2010, travelling the length and breadth of the country to compete & entertain. Denny photos That's them below marching out into Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. We can also arrange the trip to Belfast for the Europeans.  

World Champions 2009; I feel ashamed of the British government, they would not allow this band to compete at the worlds 09. The band from Pakistan were not given visas, why?  Not only myself, but everyone I spoke to in the piping world at Glasgow said the same, why? This band have been to Glasgow at least twice that I know of, ok, they will never win, but - they are colourful, they present piping from that part of the world and genuinely liked by the public who love their playing and dress. What is the world coming to when a pipe band is not allowed to play at Glasgow? Now is the time to give us our independence back - a free Scotland!  I would welcome the Pakistan band back anytime.

www.pipingfestival.co.uk  Piping LIVE! 9th - 15th August 2010. Do YOU want to see the Pipe Bands at the Worlds in Scotland 2010?Over 8000 pipes & drums in one day!