New voices and growth, expanding pibroch’s horizons. A conversation with the composer Simon Thoumire and the performers of Ceilearadh, Simon’s innovative sonatas for Highland bagpipe, which will be premiered after this conversation.
Shape the future of piobaireachd by bringing your ideas to a daily think tank. We’ll gather energy with community canntaireachd, lively conversation, and innovative performances.
Hosted by Josh Dickson and Barnaby Brown, with roaming mic to gather international intelligence and focus collective energy.
Followed by Ceilearadh by Simon Thoumire, performed by Simon McKerrell, Fionnlagh Mac A Phiocair and Bede Patterson
The National Piping Centre
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 here on McPhater Street.
PLEASE BE AWARE
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.
During Piping Live! access is through the ramped entracne to the Street Cafe, cross the marquee and then out the other door to the lift area. There is also an accessible toilet here.
You can book a welcome through the WelcoME platform here
You can see full access information at Euan's Guide here
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