Noosa & District Pipe Band
This group of champion Scottish highland pipers and drummers first formed in the mid-1980s and play very formal and traditional Scottish tunes.
Highland Pipes Are A’Calling
The bagpipes are an ancient cultural link to Scotland, long associated with clans, gatherings and dancing.
| Sun, Dec 29 | 1:30PM | Folklorica | | |
A Scottish Summer’s Night
Capturing the romance of Scottish bagpipes and drums on a lovely midsummer’s night, the pipe band present Scots-traditional big band piping, with some surprises.
| Sun, Dec 29 | 9:00PM | Folklorica Outdoor Stage | | |
History Alive! Scots Pipes and Drums
Highland pipes, drums, music styles and history are demonstrated – including the tenor drum flourish. It is also an opportunity to try playing a pipe chanter or a drum.
| Mon, Dec 30 | 1:00PM | Folklorica | | |
Hogmanay
Scotland is a country steeped in romantic and bloody history, but firmly marching into the future. Enjoy a Scottish ceremonial entry to the new year with piper Brighde Chaimbeul, award-winning singer Siobhan Miller, and boundary-pushing neo-trad outfit, Elephant Sessions, along with special guests to keep things hopping, and you guessing. This is also the first official event of the Year of Scotland in Australia 2020, celebrating Scottish music, culture, food and drink in Australia.
Piping in the Scottish New Year
| Tue, Dec 31 | 11:55PM | Folklorica Outdoor Stage | | |
