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Shotts & Dykehead Junior Solo Piping & Drumming Competition

Date: Saturday 6th February 2027
Venue: Calderhead High School, Shotts

Welcome to the Shotts & Dykehead Junior Solo Piping & Drumming Competition.

This competition provides an opportunity for young pipers and drummers to showcase their talents, gain valuable competition experience and enjoy a day of music and friendly competition.

The competition is open to competitors aged 18 years and under.

COMPETITION EVENTS

  • Practice Chanter (18 and Under)

  • Solo Piping (18 & Under, 15 & Under)

  • Snare Drumming (18 and Under)

  • Pad & Sticks (18 and Under)

  • Tenor Drumming (18 and Under)

ENTRY INFORMATION
Online entries are now available. *Please note that entries will be capped. Closing date for entries is Sunday 17th January 2027.

Competitors can enter one or more events in their age category. Entry fees are charged separately and cost £7.50 per event.

Please ensure all competitor details are completed correctly when submitting your entry. Please enter your young piper/drummer by clicking through the form and completing all the pages here. Please make sure you have read all the overall event rules and any category specific rules on the first page of the Entry Form.



We look forward to welcoming competitors, families and supporters to Shotts for a fantastic day of piping and drumming.