8th August – City of Timaru stuns at North Berwick – 3rd out of 15 bands . The Band impresses judges and the crowd at one of the largest pre-worlds pipe band competition. All eyes are on them next weekend to go out and represent New Zealand well.

2nd August – City of Timaru has a cautious start to their campaign – 9th out of 12. Pipe Major Scott Shannon unable to play due to ailment on the leg from the plane – however the band went out and performed for their first time on Scottish Soil.