About Us – Illawarra Pipe Band

The Illawarra Pipe Band was formed in 1945 and celebrated 60 years in 2005. The band can often be seen at various functions in the Illawarra and surrounding areas, including Sydney as well as south to Huskisson and Ulladulla as well as the well known “Brigadoon at Bundanoon” in the Southern Highlands in April.

Position	Held By
Pipe Major	Alex McLellan
Pipe Sergeant	Ian Ticehurst
Drum Sergeant	Hayden Markham-Ball
Band President	Michael Taylor
Games President	James Bennis
Band Secretary	Susie Hartley

The band wears the Wallace Tartan and is currently competing in Grade 4B of the New South Wales Pipe Band competition. The Illawarra Pipe Band welcomes new members who wish to learn the pipes or drums or even those who are taking up piping or drumming after a layoff. The practice night is on Wednesday night at Centenary Hall, Tongarra Road, Albion Park which opens at 6.30 PM for those who are new to the world of piping and drumming. The tuition is provided free of charge. Anyone interested in pipes or drums is welcome to come along to have a look and get involved as a playing member or join our fantastic group of volunteers and supporters. The band itself begins practice at 7.00PM

Practice on Wednesday nights is in Centenary Hall, Tongarra Road, Albion Park

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