Illawarra Pipe Band

Interested in learning Pipes or Drums then get in touch with the Illawarra Pipe Band through the contact page. Tuition is free of charge and you do not need bagpipes to start only a practice chanter which is of similar appearance to a recorder and the Band keeps a few spares for sale to the public.

In 2024, the band attended many functions in the community. These included ANZAC Day – many of the members of the band participated in dawn services in the Illawarra and the band was part of the Wollongong Parade.

The band also attended a wonderful Indian festival and the Berry Celtic festival

2024 also brought the return of the police charity ball with the Illawarra Pipe Band leading in the officials

And, for the first time, the band attended the Canberra Highland gathering.

On 20th August, 2023 a mini pipe band contest was held at Moss Vale Showground. Illawarra Pipe Band was one of the bands putting on a display for those who came to enjoy the day. The band also managed to 3rd place in the selection of marches in 4B

ANZAC Day 2023 and as well as doing various dawn services around the Illawarra the Band participated in the Wollongong Street Parade.