Formed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, KICK is an exciting new Glasgow-based trad band delivering a driving, high-energy blend of Scottish and Irish music.

KICK are a Glasgow-based trad band formed by musicians studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. United by a shared love of the session scene and the thrill of live performance, they deliver a driving blend of Scottish and Irish traditional music — deeply rooted in tradition yet bursting with energy and character. 

The band features fiddlers Ciaran Crumlish and Kathleen Macdonald, concertina player Kisna Panesar, and guitarist Isaac Baptist. Though only recently formed, KICK have already been delighting audiences at ceilidhs and made a standout appearance at the Celtic Connections — a milestone that reflects the growing excitement around them. With infectious energy, clear ambition, and a genuine passion for the music, KICK are fast becoming a name to watch on the trad scene.

The programming on Centre Stage and in the Bothy are included in your Festival Site day or week ticket.

The Venue

The centre serves as a national and international centre of excellence for the great Highland Bagpipe and its music. The Festival Site with the Centre Stage and Bothy Tent, as well as our food and drink tents will be on outside the Centre on McPhater Street. Ticket information is available here

Accessibility

The National Piping Centre and Pipers' Tryst restaurant has step access at both doors.

There is a lift available from the side of the building to all floors.

There are accessible toilets on the ground floor and 1st floor of the building.

During Piping Live! access is through the ramped entrance to the Festival Site, with ramp access into the Bothy where there is a bar.

There is also step free access to the lift access, which will be staffed by volunteers to assist you to your floor.

There is also an accessible toilet next to The Bothy.

You can see full access information at Euan's Guide here

Event Sponsor

Belhaven Brewery