Scripture and multiformity: how pibroch appears on page and screen; the impact of the visual on performance and what is rewarded in competitions; motivations and incentives.
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.
This event takes place in the Bothy tent and is free to attend as part of your festival day site ticket. Please ensure you arrive in good time for the start of this event.
Date and time
2025-08-12 13:30:00
Venue
The National Piping Centre
Tickets
You will need a Festival Site Ticket to see these events.
Festival Site Day Ticket: £10 Std / £9 Over 65 / U16 Free + £1.50 booking fee
Festival Week Pass: £40 Std / £36 Over 65 / U16 Free + £1.50 booking fee
Festival Week Pass + All NPC events: £149 Std / £134 Over 65 / U16 Free + £1.50 booking fee
Hosted by Josh Dickson and Barnaby Brown, with diverse guests and roaming mic to gather international intelligence and focus collective energy.
Followed by Pibroch on Harp and Whistle with Bill Taylor and Allan MacDonald
The Artists
The Venue
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 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. During Piping Live! access is through the ramped entrance 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
Date and time
2025-08-12 13:30:00
Venue
The National Piping Centre
Tickets
You will need a Festival Site Ticket to see these events.
Festival Site Day Ticket: £10 Std / £9 Over 65 / U16 Free + £1.50 booking fee
Festival Week Pass: £40 Std / £36 Over 65 / U16 Free + £1.50 booking fee
Festival Week Pass + All NPC events: £149 Std / £134 Over 65 / U16 Free + £1.50 booking fee
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Contact
The National Piping Centre,
30-34 McPhater Street,
Glasgow, G4 0HW,
0141 353 0220
contact@pipinglive.co.uk
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Contact Amy
pipinglive@bigthinkagency.co.uk
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