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On behalf of the Mid Argyll Pipe Band I want to thank all those who nominated, voted and supported us in the Scots Trad Music Awards.

The response has been overwhelming and we are grateful to each and every one of you.

To win the Pipe Band of the Year award at the end of our 80th Anniversary season is a huge honour and tops a year of some incredible highs. We look forward to 2008 and all the challenges it will bring. The Band would like to say a HUGE thank you! Bill Halliday Treasurer Mid Argyll Pipe Band

GALLERY

MID ARGYLL PIPE BAND ARE SCOTTISH PIPE BAND OF THE YEAR
Mid Argyll Pipe Band have secured a richly deserved place in history as Scottish Pipe Band of the Year at the 2007 Hands Up For Trad Awards. Facing some very strong competition in their category, Mid Argyll scooped the award at the Awards Ceremony and Gala Concert on Saturday December 1st, following several weeks of world-wide public voting. President David Higgins and Pipe major Tony Higgins were presented with the Award by Simon McKerrell, Head of Piping Studies at The National Piping Centre, in front of a capacity live audience at Fort William's Nevis Centre and in the company of Gala Concert presenters Mary Ann Kennedy of BBC Radio Scotland and Stuart Cassells of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
As winners of the award, Mid Argyll Pipe Band join a star-studded list of category winners including Phil Cunningham (Composer of the Year), Julie Fowlis (Gaelic Singer of the Year and Album of the Year), and The Red Hot Chilli Pipers (Live Act of the Year). The evening also saw piping legend Iain MacFadyen inducted to the 2007 Hall of Fame along with Aonghas Grant, Sheila Stewart and Ian Powrie. Proudly accepting an award in such esteemed company is a fitting end to what has been a remarkable year for Mid Argyll Pipe Band. Their Blackwood & Hickory 80th Anniversary concert was a resounding success in September and they continue to build on international links, particularly in Poland with Czestochowa Pipes and Drums.
The 2007 Hands Up For Trad ceremony was opened by Linda Fabiani MSP and was the fifth of what is now a major music industry event in Scotland. Founded by Simon Thoumire of Footstompin' Records, the Awards give recognition to excellence within Scotland's thriving music culture and create a high profile that brings Scottish traditional music in all its forms to media and public attention. Attracting no fewer than twenty four major sponsors, the event has now firmly established itself as the Oscars of Scottish traditional music, and Mid Argyll Pipe Band are to be congratulated on such a major national achievement. Even with this remarkable accolade, however, there is little chance the band will lose touch with its roots. As a stunned but elated Tony Higgins said to the packed auditorium, "I would have liked some of the younger members to come to this event but they had to be in Lochgilphead tonight to play for the switch-on of the Christmas lights!" The warm applause that followed reminded us that while winning awards is wonderful, community commitment is the life-blood of Pipe Bands and will continue to be so. Huge thanks go out to everyone that took the time to place their vote. The support is deeply appreciated and will go a long, long way in securing the continuation of Mid Argyll's rich and long-held piping tradition. Mid Argyll Pipe Band is Sponsored by Angus Maitland. For more info on Hands Up For Trad Scottish Music Awards: www.handsupfortrad.co.uk

HANDS UP FOR TRAD - Scottish Traditional Music NOMINATION

On these pages you will find out all about this project which led to the sell out, special live performance in September 2007... a year in the "pipe"-line, hard work, determination, creativity and versitility, and not forgetting.....pride , all elements which made their celebration of 80 years piping in Mid Argyll a gem in "piping heritage". However....the band's work is more than this.... much more than this... the attendance and local performances makes a real difference to community events, the representing Argyll at Festivals far and wide and creating opportunities for the youth of the area, the teaching of young chanter students, the creation of new compositions adding to the country's pipe band heritage and the cultural exchange, encouragement and support of Poland's ONLY pipe band... the list goes on... and on.. so, here is your chance to make a difference by giving your vote .....if you would like the Mid Argyll Pipe Band to receive this award, please go to www.handsupfortrad.co.uk and vote under the Pipe Band Category to secure them the recognition they truly deserve!

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BLACKWOOD AND HICKORY A SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE - 15 SEPTEMBER 2007

Mid Argyll Pipe Band have progressed through a series of workshops and rehearsals, bringing together some of Scotland's top professional musicians for a very special 80th year celebration show.

Blackwood And Hickory will showcase some of Mid Argylls youngest pipers together with long standing band members, with both traditional tunes and original compositions written in the Ancient Kingdom of Dalriada. During research for the show some older local tunes have been discovered and the dust blown away, giving an added resonance to this highly innovative production. The pipe band has taken a new approach to its music, breaking the mould for this special project without losing sight of its roots and place in history. Mid Argyll Pipe Band is one of the oldest, if not the oldest pipe band in Scotland.

Wild Biscuit are producing the show, working closely with Pipe Major Tony Higgins, pipers and drum corps, on an eclectic set of ensemble and solo pieces. From within the ranks, small pipes, fiddles and percussion have emerged, all making a huge contribution to the programme.

Musical Director and guitarist John Saich has invited piano legend Brian McAlpine (Session A9) and percussionist James MacIntosh (Shooglenifty) to complete a rock solid backing band for the show, and to lend some of their expertise to workshops before rehearsals. The younger pipers have also been working to some pre-recorded hip hop Biscuit beats to great effect, pushing the boundaries of expectation and showing just how versatile these musicians can be.

Blackwood And Hickory premieres on Saturday September 15, 2007. Doors 7.00pm

Tickets available from The Argyll Book Centre, Lochgilphead, Argyll. Tel: 01546 603596

or contact: Talk@wildbiscuit.com

On behalf of the Mid Argyll Pipe Band I want to thank all those who nominated, voted and supported us in the Scots Trad Music Awards. The response has been overwhelming and we are grateful to each and every one of you. To win the Pipe Band of the Year award at the end of our 80th Anniversary season is a huge honour and tops a year of some incredible highs. We look forward to 2008 and all the challenges it will bring. The Band would like to say a HUGE thank you! Bill Halliday Treasurer Mid Argyll Pipe Band GALLERY MID ARGYLL PIPE BAND ARE SCOTTISH PIPE BAND OF THE YEAR Mid Argyll Pipe Band have secured a richly deserved place in history as Scottish Pipe Band of the Year at the 2007 Hands Up For Trad Awards. Facing some very strong competition in their category, Mid Argyll scooped the award at the Awards Ceremony and Gala Concert on Saturday December 1st, following several weeks of world-wide public voting. President David Higgins and Pipe major Tony Higgins were presented with the Award by Simon McKerrell, Head of Piping Studies at The National Piping Centre, in front of a capacity live audience at Fort William's Nevis Centre and in the company of Gala Concert presenters Mary Ann Kennedy of BBC Radio Scotland and Stuart Cassells of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. As winners of the award, Mid Argyll Pipe Band join a star-studded list of category winners including Phil Cunningham (Composer of the Year), Julie Fowlis (Gaelic Singer of the Year and Album of the Year), and The Red Hot Chilli Pipers (Live Act of the Year). The evening also saw piping legend Iain MacFadyen inducted to the 2007 Hall of Fame along with Aonghas Grant, Sheila Stewart and Ian Powrie. Proudly accepting an award in such esteemed company is a fitting end to what has been a remarkable year for Mid Argyll Pipe Band. Their Blackwood & Hickory 80th Anniversary concert was a resounding success in September and they continue to build on international links, particularly in Poland with Czestochowa Pipes and Drums. The 2007 Hands Up For Trad ceremony was opened by Linda Fabiani MSP and was the fifth of what is now a major music industry event in Scotland. Founded by Simon Thoumire of Footstompin' Records, the Awards give recognition to excellence within Scotland's thriving music culture and create a high profile that brings Scottish traditional music in all its forms to media and public attention. Attracting no fewer than twenty four major sponsors, the event has now firmly established itself as the Oscars of Scottish traditional music, and Mid Argyll Pipe Band are to be congratulated on such a major national achievement. Even with this remarkable accolade, however, there is little chance the band will lose touch with its roots. As a stunned but elated Tony Higgins said to the packed auditorium, "I would have liked some of the younger members to come to this event but they had to be in Lochgilphead tonight to play for the switch-on of the Christmas lights!" The warm applause that followed reminded us that while winning awards is wonderful, community commitment is the life-blood of Pipe Bands and will continue to be so. Huge thanks go out to everyone that took the time to place their vote. The support is deeply appreciated and will go a long, long way in securing the continuation of Mid Argyll's rich and long-held piping tradition. Mid Argyll Pipe Band is Sponsored by Angus Maitland. For more info on Hands Up For Trad Scottish Music Awards: www.handsupfortrad.co.uk
HANDS UP FOR TRAD - Scottish Traditional Music NOMINATION On these pages you will find out all about this project which led to the sell out, special live performance in September 2007... a year in the "pipe"-line, hard work, determination, creativity and versitility, and not forgetting.....pride , all elements which made their celebration of 80 years piping in Mid Argyll a gem in "piping heritage". However....the band's work is more than this.... much more than this... the attendance and local performances makes a real difference to community events, the representing Argyll at Festivals far and wide and creating opportunities for the youth of the area, the teaching of young chanter students, the creation of new compositions adding to the country's pipe band heritage and the cultural exchange, encouragement and support of Poland's ONLY pipe band... the list goes on... and on.. so, here is your chance to make a difference by giving your vote .....if you would like the Mid Argyll Pipe Band to receive this award, please go to www.handsupfortrad.co.uk and vote under the Pipe Band Category to secure them the recognition they truly deserve! REVIEW & GALLERY blackwoodhickorygallery home
traditional music with a twist a celebration of 80 years piping in Mid Argyll Mid Argyll Pipe Band 1927 - 2007 Presents
		BLACKWOOD AND HICKORY A SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE - 15 SEPTEMBER 2007
		Mid Argyll Pipe Band have progressed through a series of workshops and rehearsals, bringing together some of Scotland's top professional musicians for a very special 80th year celebration show. Blackwood And Hickory will showcase some of Mid Argylls youngest pipers together with long standing band members, with both traditional tunes and original compositions written in the Ancient Kingdom of Dalriada. During research for the show some older local tunes have been discovered and the dust blown away, giving an added resonance to this highly innovative production. The pipe band has taken a new approach to its music, breaking the mould for this special project without losing sight of its roots and place in history. Mid Argyll Pipe Band is one of the oldest, if not the oldest pipe band in Scotland. Wild Biscuit are producing the show, working closely with Pipe Major Tony Higgins, pipers and drum corps, on an eclectic set of ensemble and solo pieces. From within the ranks, small pipes, fiddles and percussion have emerged, all making a huge contribution to the programme. Musical Director and guitarist John Saich has invited piano legend Brian McAlpine (Session A9) and percussionist James MacIntosh (Shooglenifty) to complete a rock solid backing band for the show, and to lend some of their expertise to workshops before rehearsals. The younger pipers have also been working to some pre-recorded hip hop Biscuit beats to great effect, pushing the boundaries of expectation and showing just how versatile these musicians can be. Blackwood And Hickory premieres on Saturday September 15, 2007. Doors 7.00pm Tickets available from The Argyll Book Centre, Lochgilphead, Argyll. Tel: 01546 603596 or contact: Talk@wildbiscuit.com