PBNews has decided to start the new year with a new series of features; Taking a Look. Taking a Look will be an anonymous column which will be completed by a member of the piping and/or drumming community and will given a different insight into contests and events throughout the piping and pipe band year.
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Auckland and District, 2009 and 2010 NZ National Champions, are to hold a concert pre-nationals in Auckland on the 19th of Feburary at the Rose Theatre on the North Shore. (more…)
Over 500 individual votes were cast in the PBNews Best of 2010, voting for the best Solo Piper, best Drummer, best Pipe Band, best Solo contest and best Band contest.
We have the results… (more…)
Now is your chance to vote for the Best of 2010, on PBNews.co.nz. Polls are open to determine the best Pipe Band, best Soloist, best Drummer, best Pipe Band contest, and the most enjoyable solo contest. (more…)
Come2Drum owner, and Drum Sergeant of the Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band, James Laughlin has organized a drumming composition challenge for those budding drummers looking to show of their skills. (more…)
Comunn na Piobaireachd has released its piobaireachd list for 2011, reintroducing the 8 set tune list and departing from the own choice event which was held in 2010.
List available at http://pibrochnz.wordpress.com/2010/05/31/2011-cnp-clasp-gold-medal-tunes-announced/
For the first of what will be many interviews with top-class New Zealand musicians, we interview Stuart Easton. Currently one of New Zealand’s top A Grade pipers, Stuart has achieved a considerable amount in his short piping career. He took the time to answer some questions posed by PBNews. (more…)
Click the title to hear the winner’s and runner up’s MSR and Medley performances (more…)
PB News has had a facelift. Over the new week or two, new content will be added to the site, including the chance to have articles, exclusive interviews, links to other Piping and Druming websites, and other features.
If you have any ideas, do not hesitate to email george@pbnews.co.nz or liam@pbnews.co.nz, and they’ll endeavour to include your ideas.
PBNews is happy to receive any feedback on any items we bring to you. What do you think?
