The Birmingham Irish Pipes and Drums will be celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary on the Friday 15th September 2023 at The Sacred Heart Club, Grange Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6LA Formed on the 15th September 1998 and having performed all over Ireland and the UK as well as America it will be a great evening to celebrate the bands past and … Read More
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 15th April 2023 Fundraiser for Kevin McCaughey a former Piper with the band for many years. Kevin was also a member of the original Birmingham Irish Pipes and Drums in the 60’s Venue: St Francis Centre, Wretham Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B19 1ED. Starts at 8.30pm with live music and light refreshments. Tickets £5 available from Bill Grigg (07970 924073 … Read More
St Patrick’s Day Parades March 2022
After 2 years it was great to get out on to the streets playing in front of crowds again. Saturday the 12th March we were playing at the Derby St Patrick’s Day Parade. This was the last event that we played at in March 2020 before lockdown 1 was introduced. We had a great time playing from the start point … Read More
New Practice Venue
Since restrictions were lifted the band now practices at The Sanctuary, Tangmere Drive, Castle Vale B35 7PX. Practice takes place on a Tuesday evening from 7.15pm to 9pm. Generally chanter and drum pad practice are in separate rooms until 8.10pm then Pipes and Drums from 8.15pm in the main hall. Whether you have played before or a complete beginner you … Read More