About Us – Illawarra Pipe Band

The Illawarra Pipe Band was formed in 1945 and will celebrate 80 years in 2025. 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 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 practice is 7.00PM every Wednesday night at George Cross Falcon Club 25-27 Lake Ave Cringilla

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