Billy Connolly’s highly-collection of limited edition prints and stainless steel sculptures “Born on a Rainy Day” is as humorous as his own comedy. Premiere Season in Sydney at the Hyatt Regency, 166 Sussex St, free entry. Info: www.bornonarainyday.com.au
Join the Hunter Valley Scots Club and celebrate the festive season at Teralba Hall. Info: [email protected]
We haven't been able to go to Scotland for the Tattoo so we have decided to bring some of the Tattoo to you. Scottish and Irish Dancing Displays, Marching Groups and more at Hallam Community Theatre. Info: www.trybooking.com/CCNIE
The Arafura Scottish Dancers meet every Thursday evening from 6pm – 8pm at the Masonic Hall, Stokes St, Parap. Beginners welcome. Info: Mara 0438 842 138.
Featuring Claymore, Saoirse, The Glenbrae Celtic Dancers, Hawthorn Pipe Band and special international guest Manus McGuire all the way from Slaigo in Ireland at Chapel Off Chapel. Info: www.chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/a-celtic-christmas
Wishing all our readers, advertisers and friends a very happy and peaceful Christmas!
The Scottish Banner wishes all our readers, advertisers and friends a very Happy Hogmanay and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2023!
Bring in the new year with us, all ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
A Scottish and Irish themed party celebrating New Years Eve at Burdekin Memorial Hall, 77 Ninth Ave. Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/966969
Australia's oldest continuous running sporting event, with pipe bands, Scottish dancers, stalls and more. Info: www.highlandsociety.com.au/highland-gathering
Burns (Supper) Luncheon with address to The Haggis, band, dancing, pipers. 2 course meal. Booking essential. Payment at door at Woongoolba Community Hall, 1226 Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd. Info: 0412 172 332 or [email protected]
Burns Supper and Ceilidh in the Valley. Info: www.scottishweekender.com
A night of culture and celebration of Robert Burns at Oaks Toowoomba Hotel 25 Annand St. Info: www.tcspb.com.au
Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns. The tradition of the Burns Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the poet’s friends, five years after his death.
Celebrate the Bard with the Saint Andrew Society of Western Australia at the Pan Pacific Hotel, 207 Adelaide Terrace. Info: www.saintandrew.org.au
Greeted by a lone piper to celebrate the great Poet Robbie Burns at the Burns Supper. Be part of Burns night with traditional Scottish fare whilst they address the Haggis at Fox & Hounds 7 Elevation Dr. Info: 07 5665 7582 or www.foxandhounds.net.au
Wishing all our readers a wonderful Australia Day!
Join the Hunter Valley Scots Club and celebrate the bard. Info: [email protected]
Join the Robert Burns Club of Melbourne in celebrating the life of Scotland’s poet Robert Burns at the Moonee Ponds Bowling Club, Moonee Ponds. Info: Michael 0407 051 748.
Our next Beginners Course starts on Monday 13 February 2023 at Glebe Town Hall – for more details and booking a place go to: www.trybooking.com/BYVYN
10 shows across Australia (Perth, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne & Adelaide) as part of their current world tour. Info: www.theproclaimerstour.com.au
Join the Society of St Andrew (Darling Downs Branch) at the Burke & Wills Hotel. Info: www.facebook.com/events/2684258341704791
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
The inaugural Hayland Gathering will include pipe bands, Scottish dancers and Scottish heavy events. Info: [email protected]
Pipe bands, stalls and more at The Scots School Albury, 393 Perry St. Info:Rowena Newcomen 026022 0000, 0417 428 579 or www.scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au
Unique Spaces in the historic Mission to Seafarers complex will burst to life with Celtic Rock and Traditional music, Scottish smallpipes, Celtic harp, jigs, reels, beautiful singing and great craic. Info: www.melbournecelticfestival.com.au
Pipe bands, Clans, Scottish vendors, entertainment and more at Eastfield Park. Info: www.melbournehighlandgames.org.au or www.facebook.com/MelbourneHighlandGames
Australia’s largest Scottish gathering with pipe bands, entertainment, Clans, dancers, parade and stalls in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands. A great family day of Scottish celebration. Info: www.brigadoon.org.au
Running in conjunction with the Australian Celtic Cultural Awards at Australia's largest Celtic festival, the event will end in a charity auction. Info: [email protected]
Listen to the stirring sounds of the pipes and drums and a variety of solo competitions. Highland dancing, Scottish stalls and more at Maclean Showground, in the Scottish town of Australia. Info: www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au
Celebrating year of Scotland with a great range of Celtic entertainment, stalls and more amongst the Australian Standing Stones. Come and experience this unique Festival in the spectacularly colourful autumn that is a highlight of the cool New England climate. Info: 02 6730 2400 or www.australiancelticfestival.com
A day of global whisky celebration, try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com
The Knights, pipe bands, Clans, medieval villagers, Celtic stalls, singing and dancing at Berry Showground. Info: www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival
Pipe bands, Scottish dancers & entertainment, Scottish Clans & community groups on display at Central Park. A free community event. Wingham is a small township 20min drive west of Taree on the beautiful mid-north coast of New South Wales. Info: www.bonniewingham.com
The National Celtic Festival, Australia's largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic music, arts and culture ,held over the June long week-end in beautiful Portarlington, on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria. Info: www.nationalcelticfestival.com
A 2 day Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Experience featuring a Scottish Highland Gathering with pipe bands at Boonah Showgrounds. Info: 1300 259 343 or www.clydesdalespectacular.com.au.
A celebration of Scotland, includes the the 2023 Qld State Pipe Band Championships, at Brisbane Boys’ College, Toowong. Info: www.aussie-scots.org.au
The day the Scots of Townsville and everyone who loves all things Scottish come together for a free community event in conjunction with the Cotters Market. Info: www.facebook.com/Townsvillescots
Throughout the day there will be fun for all the family – there will be Highland and Country Dancing, Pipe Band displays, Strong Man events with the Kilted Warriors to enjoy as well as three-legged races, and the famed Kilted Dash to participate in. A multitude of stores and stands will surround the area selling ... Read more
The 2023 MTF Program will begin on Sunday 2nd July (TBC) with the annual Kirkin ‘O the Tartan service at The Scots’ Church, Collins Street. Melbourne Tartan Day Parade on Collins Street will be on 9th July at 2.00pm. MTF Gala Dinner & Concert will be on Saturday 22nd July at Melbourne Town Hall. Full ... Read more
This inaugural event will commence with focused development opportunities such as workshops and recitals for developing youth Pipe Band organisations and will culminate to showcase Australia’s best pipers and drummers in the Australian Piping and Drumming Solo Championships, followed by the Australian Juvenile Pipe Band Championships at at the SCOTS PGC College ground. Info: www.scotspgc.com.au
Pipe bands will mass in Canberra to compete in the ACT pipe band championship as well as the community pipe band elements. Highland dancers will compete in the Canberra City Championship. There will also be other music types throughout the day, massed pipe band performances and other historic re-enactments and displays. A free community event ... Read more