The town of Bundanoon in the NSW Southern Highlands again became Brigadoon recently for this year’s event. It was a terrific day, and the weather was marvellous and the crowds estimated around about 7,000 and including all performers etc close to about 8,000 took part, which is a great result.
The Massed Bands were spectacular, some 29 pipe bands from across the nation performed for crowds with in excess of 550 pipe band performers, it was a magnificent sight. Pipe band members start their day at dawn and finish after the closing ceremony, and they deserve all the accolades that they are given.
The Winner of the Inaugural Steven “Paddo” Paterson Pipe Band shield was the City of Newcastle RSL Pipe Band. Closing ceremony Lone Piper was Andrew “China” Iverson, playing for The Penrith RSL Pipes and Drums.
The winner of the Heavyweight Championship was Macauley Tinker, he also won the Bundanoon Stones lifting all 5 Stones in 23.92 seconds. This is the first time that any athlete has won both competitions on the same day. The Fiddlers Tent was an outstanding success with the performers also providing ‘pop up’ performances around the grounds. Victor Streicher, aged 3, also won the Bonnie Bairns competition.
Congratulations to the Southern Highland Kennel & Obedience Club for their displays and also to Swordplay School of Theatrical Fencing and Stage Combat for their continuous displays during the day.
The 2027 Bundanoon Highland Gathering takes place on Saturday April 3rd. For more details visit: www.brigadoon.org.au
Main photo: Victor Streicher and Fiona McGregor at the Bonnie Bairns competition. Photo: James Bailey.
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