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You can email the Secretary at manawatuscottishpipeband@gmail.com, or send mail to PO Box 610, Palmerston North 4440, or use the form below to send us a message.
Pre-Worlds Concert & 100-Year Celebration
Join us for a spectacular afternoon of music, celebration, and tradition as the Manawatū Scottish Pipe Band marks its 100-year centenary with a special Pre-Worlds Trip Concert at the Spiers Centre, Palmerston North. This milestone event will showcase the 2025 New Zealand Champion Band – Manawatū Scottish #1, along with Manawatū Scottish #2 and the Manawatū Scottish Juvenile Band. The evening will also feature an electrifying performance from Highland Dancers from DanceWorks Studio, Palmerston North. With the Manawatū Scottish Pipe Band heading to the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, this is a rare chance to witness New Zealand’s top piping and drumming talent in full flight before they take on the world stage.
Date: Sunday, 20 July 2025, Time: 2pm
Venue: Spiers Centre, Palmerston North Boys High School
Ticket prices: $25 for adults and $15 for children under 18 years of age (excl. booking fees)
Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of Scottish music and culture—secure your tickets now!
Executive committee
Chairman: Shane Cotton
Vice Chairman: Kevin Sinclair
Secretary: Nancy Martin
Treasurer: Debbie Benton
Committee member: Colin Caddick
Committee member: Heidi Wright
Committee member: Selina Murphy
Number 1 band
Pipe Major: Stewart McKenzie
Pipe Sergeant: Willie Rowe
Pipe Corporals: Evan Williams, Callum Carn
Drum Sergeant: Gary Potter
Drum Corporal: Theo Van Wyk
Drum Major: Stuart McHale
Manager: Stuart McHale
Finance Manager: Debbie Benton
Custodian: Nancy Martin/Eilish Tipper
Number 2 band
Pipe Major: Kevin Sinclair
Pipe Sergeant: Hamish Finlayson
Pipe Corporal: Patrick Coogan
Drum Major: Walter Crichton
Drum Sergeant: Ben Walkley
Drum Corporal: Eilish Tipper
Manager: Richard Walkley
Finance Manager: Debbie Benton
Custodian: Eilish Tipper