PIPES and DRUMS of CHRISTCHURCH CITY

The Pipes and Drums of Christchurch City is based in Canterbury, New Zealand.  The band was established in 2009 by a group of pipers and drummers aiming to promote piping and drumming as an art form throughout New Zealand and internationally.

 

The band's objective is to provide talented musicians the opportunity to participate in large scale cultural, and music events, and festivals in New Zealand and overseas.

 

The band has performed in a number of prestigious events over the years. These have included:

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• The World Military Music Festival in Libya (2009)

• The Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo (2010)

• The Crete International Tattoo (2011)

• The Basel International Tattoo (2012)

• The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo (2013)

• The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (2015)

• The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Wellington, New Zealand (2016)

• The Virginia International Tattoo (2017)

• The Parade of the Immortal Regiment, Moscow (2017)

• Crimea Cultural Festival (2018)

• The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (2019)

• The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney, Australia (2019)

• The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (2022)

 

The band have appeared on TV networks throughout the world promoting the Scottish music whilst dressed in their full Highland dress uniform.

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Like many voluntary organisations, the band has a diverse and inclusive membership. Some members have had notable success as soloists and all have been involved at some point in their musical careers with competition level band work, in many cases with New Zealand's top competing bands. 

 

The band is currently led by Pipe Major Robin Loomes.

 

The pipers wear the McKenzie tartan, and the drummers are dressed in Seaforth McKenzie tartan.