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Welcome to the website for one of Australia's largest centre of Pipe Band excellence. The City of Blacktown Pipe Band fields three competition bands in Grades 4 Grade3 and Grade 1. A vigorous and forward looking program of expert instruction makes Blacktown a great destination for learners and advanced players alike. Please have a look around while you are here and contact us if you would like further information about tuition , our overseas guest program , membership, or to enquire about booking the band to appear at a function you are organising.

Sutton Forest October 2009 – Blacktown #1 band piper Mike (McGyver) MacIver took the Open, Bill Green Memorial trophy for Medley playing at this years annual “Silver Tassie” competition.  The Silver Tassie itself was won for the second consecutive year by a Blacktown piper.....details

Wollongong October 2009 – The #1 band returned to the competition park for the first time since the Ozi Champs in November 2008. The band put on two good shows including the playing of their much-anticipated new medley...read more

In the search for a full and rich drone sound,  the City of Blacktown G1 band announce it has moved to the Ganaway hide pipe bag.  Pipe Major Ainsley Hart believes that the less restricted airflow ...details

In a thrilling finale to the 2009 Mini Band Series Blacktown Pipe Band has swept to victory against traditional rivals, The Pipeband Club  ... details

Blacktown Pipe Band takes the trophy again at 2009 Mini Band curtain raiser ... details

Blacktown Pipe Band to appear in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Sydney 2010' ... details

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Blacktown No1 (Grade 1) is always looking for players able to take their place in its existing strong line up. There are multiple pathways to gaining acceptance into Blacktown #1. If you live outside Australia, why not consider our popular Guest Player Assistance Scheme?  It may be that you are elegible to have your return air fare, accomodation support and employment placement covered by the Band. 

Find out more about the scheme on offer 

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Blacktown No.2 (Grade 3) is currently in a strong growth phase and keen to meet players who believe they have the ability or potential to compete in one of Australia's top Grade 3 bands
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