Blue Mountains Pipe Band
The Blue Mountains Pipe Band was established in the mid-
The band has also competed at various pipe band competitions at Bathurst, the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, and Castle Hill, with some excellent results.
The Pipe Major is Gordon Maxwell who is experienced in all levels of competition having competed in bands ranging from Grade 4 to Grade 1. The Drum Sergeant is Malcolm Ridgley who has also competed in bands in all four pipe band grades.
The band currently practises at Warrimoo Citizens Hall on Eley Hawkins Drive at Warrimoo. Practise is held on Friday evenings with learners from 7:30 pm until 8:00 pm and more experienced players from 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm. It is free to come along to learn for both pipes and drums, however learners are expected to commit to practise at home and to be regular at band practise. There are also currently no band fees for members, with the costs being offset by attendance at various paid functions. Band uniforms are supplied, with the only cost being for your own white shirt and socks (hose). Pipers have to supply their own bagpipes, however the band does supply drums for the drummers.
For more information please contact:
Pipe Major Gordon Maxwell -
Drum Sergeant Mal Ridgley -
Band secretary -
We can supply a solo piper or a full band for various functions -
The band wish to express our appreciation to the Blue Mountains City Council for their grant to assist with the payment of the hall hire charges.
The band would also like to express their gratitude to Bendigo Bank Katoomba for their generous grant, enabling the band to upgrade some uniforms.
Band Happenings:
If you wish to hire the band please contact the secretary, Gordon, or Mal.
For information on the band happenings, please have a look at our Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/TheBlueMountainsPipeBand/
COVID-
- If you are unwell or have been in contact with someone with COVID-
19, do NOT come to band practice. Please stay at home and get tested. - You must wear a mask indoors when appropriate and maintain 1.5 metres physical distancing.
- Ensure you either use the band QR code or sign the attendance sheet on arrival and departure from band practice.
- The band encourages you to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
- Members are advised to immediately return home after band practice and not to congregate outside the hall.
- For more information about COVID-
19, please go to the NSW Government website at: https://www.nsw.gov.au/
