• 2024 New Brunswick Highland Games Mini-Band Contest

    2024 New Brunswick Highland Games Mini-Band Contest

    Friday, July 26th at 8:15pm (approximate) @ the Ceilidh Tent

  • ENTRIES CLOSE JULY 15th, 2024
    Online entries only

  • Mini-Band Competition Rules and Regulations

    Please contact us at piping-drumming@highlandgames.ca if you have any questions.
    • Bands wishing to participate must arrive at Government House by no later than 7:15pm on Friday, July 26th, 2024.
    • Each band shall consist of a maximum of 7 players (minimum of 4 players required).
      • Each band must have at least one piper, and one snare drummer.
      • Each band can have any combination of pipers, snare, tenor, bass drummers, along with any other instruments (examples: guitar, djembe, etc.) but each band MUST have at least one piper, and one snare drummer.
      • Each band may have a maximum of one instrument connected to the AV equipment (via pickup or instrument microphone), and one vocal mic.
      • Example: a band may elect to have only 4 pipers, with one snare and a bass; another may elect to have 2 snares, 1 tenor, 1 bass, 1 piper, and a guitar. Any combination is possible so long as it includes one pipe and one snare.
    • Each band shall have a maximum of 5 minutes to complete their set.
    • No dress uniforms are required.
    • The winning band shall be decided by applause level from the crowd.
    • $500 will paid to the winning band (cheque).

    Selection of bands

    • A maximum of 5 mini-bands will be selected by the New Brunswick Highland Games Organizing Committee based on the submissions received.
    • Preference will be given to groups that the committee feels add variety and creativity to the contest.
    • Note: multiple submissions from the same organization are allowed.
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