Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge
Thu 13 Aug · 01:00
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite
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Prepare for an exceptional display of piping prowess as Piping Live! proudly hosts the Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge. This prestigious event is set to unfold on Thursday 13 August 2026, within the elegant Strathclyde Suite at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The evening will showcase the immense talent of five of the world's foremost solo pipers. Each competitor will present a captivating 25-minute medley, a carefully curated selection of tunes designed to impress and inspire. This esteemed competition, generously sponsored by McCallum Bagpipes, will culminate in the crowning of the 2026 champion, a title eagerly sought after by the finest in the piping community. Tickets for this unforgettable evening are available at £26.70, a price that encompasses a booking fee and contributes to the vital restoration fund.
The evening will feature a 25-minute medley from each of the five top solo pipers, carefully curated to showcase their immense talent. The competition will be fierce as they vie for the title of 2026 champion, eagerly sought after by the finest in the piping community.
The five competitors have been announced as Finlay Johnston, the 2025 champion, Callum Beaumont, Connor Sinclair, Angus D. MacColl, and Alasdair Henderson, all of whom are considered among the world's best pipers.
The event takes place in the Strathclyde Suite at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 13 August 2026. Tickets are available at £26.70, which includes a booking fee and a contribution to the restoration fund.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge takes place on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 01:00.
Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge is held at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite in Glasgow (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite).
Tickets for Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge can be booked via tickets.glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge
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Prepare for an exceptional display of piping prowess as Piping Live! proudly hosts the Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge. This prestigious event is set to unfold on Thursday 13 August 2026, within the elegant Strathclyde Suite at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The evening will showcase the immense talent of five of the world's foremost solo pipers. Each competitor will present a captivating 25-minute medley, a carefully curated selection of tunes designed to impress and inspire. This esteemed competition, generously sponsored by McCallum Bagpipes, will culminate in the crowning of the 2026 champion, a title eagerly sought after by the finest in the piping community. Tickets for this unforgettable evening are available at £26.70, a price that encompasses a booking fee and contributes to the vital restoration fund.
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The evening will feature a 25-minute medley from each of the five top solo pipers, carefully curated to showcase their immense talent. The competition will be fierce as they vie for the title of 2026 champion, eagerly sought after by the finest in the piping community.
The five competitors have been announced as Finlay Johnston, the 2025 champion, Callum Beaumont, Connor Sinclair, Angus D. MacColl, and Alasdair Henderson, all of whom are considered among the world's best pipers.
The event takes place in the Strathclyde Suite at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 13 August 2026. Tickets are available at £26.70, which includes a booking fee and a contribution to the restoration fund.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge takes place on Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 01:00.
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Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge is held at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite in Glasgow (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite).
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Tickets for Piping Live! P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Recital Challenge can be booked via tickets.glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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