Pipe bands cut from Anzac Day parade

Major snub revealed ahead of Anzac Day

Brisbane’s Anzac Day Parade will sound different this year, after four traditional pipe bands were told they were no longer welcome.

Aussie signallers commemorated at 100th anniversary

Lest we forget… Australian troops at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, August 8, 1915. Photo: AWM Former Australian Army signallers will gather at the Australian War Memorial to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals on Anzac Day. On the 110th anniversary of the landing of Gallipoli, the Australian War Memorial will pay special homage to the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RA Sigs) on April 25. “Form…

Anzac Day pipe band livid after half of squad uninvited from parade

Brisbane's Anzac Day Parade will sound a bit different this year, with half the pipe band, traditionally part of the program, being told they are no longer welcome.The Parade Committee made the decision in February to cut four pipe groups from the parade and now band members are hoping for a last-minute change before Anzac Day.Piper and veteran communities told 9News they've been left disappointed by the decision to exclude half the pipe band …

Pipe bands cut from Anzac Day parade

This year's Anzac Day parade in Brisbane will sound a little different with half of the pipe bands traditionally part of the program told they're no longer welcome.

Coffs Coast band ‘piping’ and ‘drumming’ up new members - News Of The Area

Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums is seeking new members. THE Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums band is short a piper or three and experiencing a deficit of drummers. The popular bagpipe and drum band has farewelled some young players who have left to pursue studies away from the Coffs Coast, while several older members have retired. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – med…