Prairie Pipe Band Association
of Manitoba
Céad míle fáilte!
Welcome from the Prairie Pipe Band Association of Manitoba!
PPBAM is the governing body of all solo player and pipe band competitions in Manitoba .
Our mission is to promote and sustain the Highland Arts of bagpiping and drumming.
The Manitoba Highland Music Workshop
Exciting Opportunity for PPBAM Members and Non-Members!
If you're planning to attend this year’s Manitoba Scottish Festival Weekend, don’t miss the PPBAM Workshop!
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The workshop will feature Bruce Gandy, Sean Somers, Tyler Fry, and Jeremy White, offering all player levels a fantastic opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field.
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Workshop Details:
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Friday, April 4th 2025
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Full Day 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (lunch is provided)
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Half Day option 9:00 - 12:00 (no lunch provided)
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Deer Lodge Community Centre, 323 Bruce Ave E​
Register Now
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity—secure your spot today by registering through the link below:
The Manitoba Scottish Festival
PPBAM brings you the Manitoba Scottish Festival!
After 30 incredible years, the PPBAM is bringing you the very first Manitoba Scottish Festival that kicks off the 2025 prairie pipe band competition season
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The festival will feature Bruce Gandy, Sean Somers, Tyler Fry, and Jeremy White, adjudicating bands from across the prairies and welcoming bands from abroad to include Thunder Bay ON and Minnesota USA!
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Festival Details:
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Saturday, April 5th 2025
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Solo Events begin at 9:00 am
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Band Events begin after 1:30 pm,
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RRC Polytech catering available onsite
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Beer Garden featuring Kilter Brewing Co.
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Silent Auction and 50/50 draws on the day
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$5.00 admission for guests
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Register Now
Entries for solo, ensemble, and bands close 24 Mar 2025: