South Australian Pipes and Drums

            The South Australian Pipes and Drums began in April 2003 in response to an invitation from the Director of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo to perform at the Tattoo in August of that year. The South Australian Pipes and Drums were formed from very experienced pipers and drummers who accepted the invitation and embarked on the rather daunting challenge of training and equipping for the task ahead.

            As a brand new band with no uniforms, the opportunity was taken to design a new tartan that incorporated the colours of the State of South Australia. This has been registered as The South Australian Pipes and Drums Tartan and the band's kilts and plaids are made of this distinctive design.

            After a hectic period of fundraising, the South Australian Pipes and Drums with some borrowed equipment appeared at the 2003 Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

            The band has been in constant demand to perform at concerts and street parade and with their distinctive style of ceilidh music they are very popular at corporate and private functions.

            The South Australian Pipes and Drums are now a fully equipped band with a strong sense of purpose and a dedicated corps of players.

            The band is constantly on the lookout for new talent and is training the next generation of young players.

            Without a doubt they are South Australia's most versatile and sought after pipe band.