Quintet must be a registered member of the NSW PBA INC. and must play at least three minutes of your own choice.

NOTE: Players can be substituted on the day due to incapacitation.

A $25 fee is required to enter, plus $5 per player whom is not a member of NSWPBA Inc.

Entries close 18th August 2023.

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A total of $300 will be given to the Quintet winners spread as followed: 

 First place - $150

 Second prize - $100

Third prize - $50

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Contest Rules:
1. A quintet will comprise three pipers, one bass OR tenor drummer and one snare drummer.
2. The musical requirement is the quintet’s own choice of tunes, lasting not less than three minutes and not more
than seven minutes, timed from the commencement of the musical performance.
3. The competition will be adjudicated by an ensemble judge.
4. Players may compete in more than one quintet at the event but only once on the same instrument. Same instrument defined as bagpipe, snare drum, tenor drum or bass drum.
5. The entry fee per quintet is $25. Any player in a quintet not a member of NSWPBA Inc. attracts an additional entry fee of $5.
6. Players do not need to be members of a band or the same band to compete in a quintet.
7. Competitors must wear recognized highland dress.
8.The judge’s decision is final.
9. All competitors take part at their own risk and to the extent permissible at law agree to indemnify NSWPBA Inc, the sponsors, the hosts and voluntary workers against all claims arising out of their attendance and participation in this event. No responsibility will be taken by event management, the contest promoters or NSWPBA Inc.

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To enter, complete the form below.