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 The Bergen Pipe Band - Bergens eget sekkepipeband

The Bergen Pipe Band - Playing at Oslo Spektrum - 5th November 2011

A quote about The Bergen Pipe Band from Bergens Tidende 7th November 2011: 'Den bergenser som ikke fikk tårer i øynene av Nystemten på sekkepipe i Ullevålsveien, kan levere inn sitt bergenske statsborgerskap med det samme. Det var fest, det var Brann, det var Bergen.'

The Bergen Pipe Band (sekkepipeband) is a registered organisation with Brønnøysund (Reg. nr. 994 656 295). The band is also known as the Bergen Pipeband (and sometimes incorrectly referred to as 'Bergen Pipers' in the media!).  Bergen Pipeband was formed in September 2005 by the current Pipe Major - Chris Jones, and a Danish piper and continues to maintain a strong corps of bagpipers and drummers.  The band currently has over 20 playing members on the bagpipers, learning the practice chanter, snare drums, base drum and tenor drums.  Piping and Drumming tuition takes place twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 17.00 till 20.00 at the International School of Bergen.  Additional practices take place when required.

The band members have played at a number of high profile events including with H.M. Kongens Garde at the Lillehammerreveljen 2010, Brann Cup Final march to Ullevaal Stadion with Brann Bataljonen 2011, Oslo Spektrum 2011, Brannfest, 'The Tall Ships' Races 2008', Pillaguri festival in Otta, with the Greenland Whalefishers, Den 12 Mann, Herremiddagen, Høststormen, Radio and Television (NRK, Radio 1, P5 and TV2), International Rugby matches - Norway vs other teams and club and cup final games for Bergen Rugby Klubb, weddings, funerals, parties and Julebords etc. The band also plays at its own Whisky tastings  and with Det Glade Bergen in the 17 mai parade.  The band have frequently played alongside a number of Bergen's Buekorps Bataljons at anniversary events and other special occasions.  The band can often be seen performing at free events in and around Bergen.