After the success of the piping competition in 2019, we're back with another solo piping competition at this year's festival featuring the best in up-and-coming young piping talent from Dumfries & Galloway, and beyond.

Winners and runners-up will receive a medal and the winning piper in each category will receive the prestigious Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival Solo Piping Competition winners trophy.

12 & Under Chanter
Winner: Winner's Trophy +Medal / Runner-up: Keeper Trophy +Medal

13 Years & Under 16 Chanter
Winner: Winner's Trophy +Medal / Runner-up: Keeper Trophy +Medal

14 & Under Bagpipes / 4-parted March (any time signature)
Winner: Winner's Trophy +Medal / Runner-up: Keeper Trophy +Medal

18 & Under Bagpipes / March, Strathspey & Reel
Winner: Winner's Trophy +Medal / Runner-up: Keeper Trophy +Medal

18 & Under Bagpipes / Hornpipe & Jig
Winner: Winner's Trophy +Medal / Runner-up: Keeper Trophy +Medal

Online entry will be available soon, or click the link below to download/print an entry form which you can complete and return to our Piping Convener Karen Keenan.
CLICK HERE to download/print an ENTRY FORM

Good luck to all entrants and we look forward to another fantastic competition.

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