Manly Warringah Pipe Band – Traditional Scottish Pipes & Drums in Australia

About

Manly Warringah Pipe Band are a very active traditional Scottish Pipe Band. The 30+ members of the band consist of bagpipers, drummers, and highland dancers. Based in the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney, Manly Warringah Pipe Band welcome new members to the band, be they beginners or experienced players.

Tuition is available for the pipes and drums; Highland dancing is also taught. We are open to anyone of any age with current learners and members ranging in age from 9 to over 60.

The band tartan is the Military Gordon (as worn by the Gordon Highlanders); the rest of the uniform depending on the occasion.

History of the Band

Manly Warringah Pipe Band has been playing for nearly 70 yrs now (we were founded in 1949), going from strength to strength, fuelled by the enjoyment of playing amongst a friendly, social group of people with a common passion.

The last few years have been particularly exciting as the band participated in the Massed Pipes and Drums at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland in 2012 and 2015, in Sydney in 2010 and Melbourne in 2016, at the Basel Tattoo in 2017, and we have been invited to perform again in Edinburgh in 2018.

Leading the band is Drum Major Barry Nicholas and Pipe Major Nick Roelvink.

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Band Members

Pipers

Drummers

Join the Band

Become a Piper
Become a Drummer
Become a Dancer

New members are always welcome in our band, whether you are beginner or an experienced player. Tuition is available for the pipes, drums and even Highland dancing via the Beachside Highland Dancers. Anyone of any age is welcome to join, with our current learners and members ranging in age from 9 to over 60.

Please get in touch for more information on how you can join Manly Warringah Pipe Band.

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Hire the Band

Whether you want to hire a lone piper, drummer, or the whole band, we are happy to accommodate.

Our pipers and drummers are dedicated players who live and breathe their music. We have a wide breadth to our repertoire and can provide guidance and suggestions in the choice of music for any event.

Having played at weddings, parties, funerals, and corporate and community events, we have the experience to provide a professional and memorable experience.

If you want to know more please contact us.

Weddings & Ceremonies

Make your special day one you and your guests will never forget. Book an experienced bagpiper, a snare drummer and bagpiper duo, or even the whole band to add something unique and special to your event that will create lasting memories.

Surf Carnivals & Festivals

Add that WOW factor to your event with an experience Scottish Pipe Band. Including a Pipe Band entertains your audience with lively music at the same time as providing an audible beat that helps parade participants to march in time and look smart!

International & Other Events

Manly Warringah Pipe Band is experienced in many varying types of events from private birthday parties and corporate events, through to international productions such as the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Contact us today to discuss your event.

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Photos

Enjoy a selection of photos of the band from various performances.

If you have photos of the band that you would like to send to us, we would love to see them!

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Upcoming Performances

You can see the band performing for many various occasions and events throughout the year from surf carnivals to international Tattoos. Browse the calendar below for information on upcoming performances.