City of St. Augustine Pipe Band

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We are the City of St. Augustine Pipe Band. Established in 2021 in the nation's oldest city! John’s County through education, competition, and performance.
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Our mission is to expand the culture of bagpiping and drumming at the highest level in St. Based in St. Augustine Fl. a 501c3 nonprofit Competitive Pipe Band

10/06/2026

Great showing tonight at Barley Republic for our monthly pipe band happy hour

10/06/2026

The World Pipe Band Championships are not just a competition; they are a celebration of Scotland’s rich cultural heritage and a testament to the global community's love for Celtic music. Each year, pipers, pipe band drummers, and enthusiasts gather in Glasgow, Scotland, to witness the pinnacle of talent in the piping world. This spectacle isn't just for those who can attend in person; it brings joy and cultural appreciation to viewers worldwide through the BBC's livestream.
However, this essential broadcast is under threat. The BBC, due to severe budgetary constraints, is considering eliminating the annual livestream of this vital cultural event. This decision would have a far-reaching impact, not only depriving the global audience of experiencing the majesty and passion of the pipe bands but also diminishing Scotland’s contribution to the world’s cultural tapestry.
For many, the broadcast is the only way to partake in this spectacular tradition. Pipe band enthusiasts from across continents, who cannot travel to Scotland, rely heavily on the BBC’s coverage. Losing this broadcast would sever a cherished connection that spans oceans and generations. Pipe music is not just sound; it is an echo of history, unity, and tradition that deserves to be shared with everyone, everywhere.
The World Pipe Band Championships showcase the extraordinary talent of individuals and groups committed to preserving and promoting the art of the bagpipes and drums. Not broadcasting this event would be a significant cultural loss and a step back in celebrating our collective cultural history.
We urge the BBC to reconsider and recognize the importance of continuing this broadcast. To support this cause, we propose collaborating with cultural organizations, seeking additional sponsorships, or exploring alternative funding options to offset costs. By doing so, the BBC can continue to fulfill its role as a cultural custodian, upholding its duty to deliver world-class cultural content to a global audience.
Join us in preserving this vibrant celebration of music and culture by signing this petition. Together, we can ensure that the World Pipe Band Championships continue to be accessible to everyone, everywhere. Help us maintain this vital link that binds cultures and communities across the world

Save the World Pipe Band Championships livestream

10/05/2026

What a weekend!!! Amazing job by our Bands putting together some very strong performances and representing the City of St. Augustine with honor and pride. Any weekend we get to test ourselves as pipers and drummers against the talents of the other highly skilled bands in our region is a step forward in the right direction. Our Grade 5 band was even fortunate enough to come away with third place in a highly contested field. Congratulations to the Tidewater Pipes & Drums and the Grandfather Mountain Highlanders Pipe Band on their first and second place finishes they both put tremendous performances on the field. And a special thanks to Adrian from Melvin Reeds for getting our chanters tuned and sounding great.

Now back to work to prepare for the Central Florida Highland Games.

PS join us for our monthly event at Barley Republic Tuesday 10/6 from 5-7pm and hear all about the weekend!!

10/02/2026

All set up at the field with rehearsals complete at the hotel. Band sounded great thanks to some special help from Adrian at Melvin Reeds. Excited for the games tomorrow and praying for some clear weather

10/02/2026

We’ve hit the road!! The city of St. Augustine Pipe band is heading to the Scotland county Highland Games in North Carolina

Our grade 4 and grade 5 bands have all new performance sets prepared and our band members have been putting in a tremendous amount of work.

Please comment below and share to wish them luck this weekend.

09/19/2026

Friday night grade 5 run through with Melvin Reeds own Adrian Melvin focusing on future development and perfecting our sound. Late night tonight but early again in the morning

09/17/2026

Another fantastic day performing at World Famous Oasis Restaurant for the Half way to St. Pattys day celebration thanks to everyone that came out and supported the event.

09/15/2026

The start of a busy week of preparation.

06/26/2026

06/22/2026

We had a great time at The Wobbly Whale with a few pints from Belhaven Brewery. A packed lively crowd on their way south for Wednesday’s match with Brazil. First taste of Florida indeed! We hope it was memorable! And we’ll join you in Miami.

The Tartan Army is passing Savannah in the next day so show some love if you meet them in our area! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Saint Augustine, FL
32084

Website

https://www.citystaugpipeband.com/

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