City of Ipswich Pipe Band

07/06/2026

Today we competed at the Queensland Pipe Band Championships, held by Brisbane Boys' College Pipe Band. We were pleased to come away with 2nd overall, including a number of 1st places. Congratulations to the Australian Federal Police Pipe Band on the win, and thanks to them and Governor Macquarie Memorial Pipe Band for making the trip up to Queensland. Well done to BBC and Pipe Bands Queensland for a very successful day in beautiful weather ☀️ fingers crossed it’s not raining at our contests for the 5th year in a row!!!

05/06/2026

It's getting to the pointy end of another contest season. We will be playing this Sunday at the Qld State Pipe Band Championships & Tartan Spectacular Festival, then hosting our own Ipswich Pipe Band Championships on 27 June.

The last few weeks have also seen our Greater Ipswich College of Piping and Drumming program start 10 new snare drumming students, with new piping and tenor students entering the system. Over the next 6 months we will be out and about in the local community, as well as focusing on building fundamental skills within our new playing group.

If you are sitting on the sidelines waiting for a chance to get back into pipe bands, now is the perfect time to speak to us and get the ball rolling - with an opportunity to focus on rebuilding your skills. Please reach out regardless of what level you are at. We currently have a strong 4A band on the contest field, and are looking to add a 4B and possibly juvenile band again over the coming seasons.

01/06/2026

25/05/2026

Sign up for bagpipe lessons today!

21/05/2026

26/04/2026

The City of Ipswich Pipe Band wants YOU! 🥁🥁🥁

Did you see us at the local ANZAC Day marches & services yesterday? 🇦🇺
Or feel the thrill of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Suncorp Stadium in February?

That powerful pipe band sound could one day be you. 🥁🥁🥁

We are now offering group snare drum lessons at affordable prices - perfect for beginners through to those looking to level up

👉 Learn a new skill 🥁
👉 Become part of a passionate band community 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
👉 Play some fantastic music 🎶

📩 for more details get in touch: [email protected]
…and don’t forget to tell your friends about this exciting opportunity!

Let’s make some noise, Ipswich!!!

23/04/2026

This ANZAC Day our band will be participating in a number of services, with solo pipers starting out at dawn services. Our band will perform at the following:

✅ 7.00am - Ipswich Railway RSL - Queensland Railway Museum, North Ipswich

✅ 8.15am - Ipswich RSL - Nicholas Street, Ipswich

✅ 10.45am - Ipswich Central Parade - Brisbane Road, Ipswich

Be sure to come and say hello👋, and speak to us if you are interested in learning bagpipes or drums!

16/04/2026

🌟VOLUNTEER NEEDED🌟Have you ever wanted to join a pipe band? Do you love giving back to your community through volunteering? Why not do both? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

We are seeking a local volunteer to join us as Caretaker for our community hall. The City of Ipswich Pipe Band Hall, located in Limestone Park, provides a space for many community organisations and service providers, as well as hosting small functions. As Caretaker you will ensure the hall is kept ready for use, provide inspections for hirers, and stocking of hall amenities. This is typically 1-2 hours per week max.

In return you will be welcomed as a member of our Pipe Band community, and are welcome to tag along to all of our performances and rehearsals. Your volunteering will ensure that the local community continues to enjoy low cost use of our community hall.

The Caretaker position can be undertaken by a person of any age, with retirees a perfect fit. Living close to Limestone Park is an advantage.

If you are interested, please reach out to [email protected] or call 0414776361

21/07/2025

🌞 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲: 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 – 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮! 🇦🇺🥁

Ready to turn your snare drumming skills into a ticket to paradise? Queensland, Australia – future host of the 2032 Olympics – is calling! With endless sunshine, a vibrant music culture, and stunning landscapes, this is your chance to combine your passion with a life-changing adventure.

🎯 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿!
The City of Ipswich Pipe Band is on the hunt for a passionate, talented Snare Drum Tutor. The role includes weekly tuition to beginner and intermediate drummers, and growing the drum corps. This paid position 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. Need a place to live? We can include accommodation as part of your package.

We're welcoming international talent – if you're at or above 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟯𝗔 standard, we want to hear from you.

📩 Apply now:
Email: [email protected]
Or meet Pipe Major Mark McKenzie in Scotland this July & August on the solo circuit for a chat.

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮. 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩!