Glasgow Concert Announcement: PIPES OF PEACE 2012 Celtic Spirit (www.celticpipes.co.uk) is proud to announce the 6th annual Pipes of Peace concert, taking place on August 9, 2012. Last year saw the concert move to its new venue, Glasgow's SECC Armadillo on the Banks of the River Clyde. Building on last year's success, 2012 sees another exciting line up including 7 times and current World Pipe Band Champions, Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band under the direction of Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE and Drum Sergeant Keith Orr. In 2011 the band completed the coveted Grand Slam being the only band in history to do this on two occasions. (www.fmmpb.com) Joining them on stage is the talented Grade 1, Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band under the direction of Pipe Major David Hilder and Drum Sergeant Andre Tessier. The band gained grade 1 status in 2008 and since then has gained great respect from judges and other bands alike. This will be the band's first concert in Scotland and they will not disappoint. The concert which is being sponsored for the fifth year running by Scotland's finest bagpipe maker R.G. Hardie & Co. Ltd, will have world renowned solo piper, judge and BBC commentator Bob Worrall as Master of Ceremonies. Other acts performing on the night are Celtic Spirit trio and a special performance from the winners of the Yoker Community day event who will be announced on the 7th of August 2012. Tickets are priced at £18.50 and can be purchased online or by calling the SECC box office at 0844 395 4000.

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2012 DTSPB Robbie Burns Dinner Fundraiser This year’s event will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Famee Furlane Hall in Vancouver. Join us for another great evening of all things Robbie Burns, featuring the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band and performances by the Michele Christie Yonge Highland Dancers. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased by phoning 604-581-8851 or by emailing triumphburns@gmail.com. Tickets are now sold out! Click here to view pictures of our 2011 Robbie Burns Dinner Dowco Triumph Street at the 2011 World Championships DTSPB returned to Glasgow, Scotland once again in August 2011 to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships. The band won the Grade 1 morning qualifier with two 1st place finishes in piping and in the final, placed 6th in the Medley and 10th in the MSR. Overall, DTSPB is now ranked 9th in the World, moving up three placings from last year, and finished 2011 with a top 6 ranked pipe corps. DTSPB on Hockey Night in Canada May 24, 2011- Members of DTSPB performed the intro to Hockey Night in Canada prior to Game # 5 of the Canucks vs Sharks Western Conference Final, a game which saw the Canucks qualify for the Stanley Cup Final. Click on the image to view the performance as seen live by hockey fans across Canada! Click here for previous news stories

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Oct 8, 2011 - Four pipers from DTSPB compete at the Nicol-Brown Amateur Invitational, Joseph Stewart is overall winner Oct 22, 2011 - Amber Stone wins qualifier at World Solo Drumming Championships, finishes 6th overall Nov 12, 2011 - Alexander Schiele wins 2011 Balmoral Classic Nov 19, 2011 - DTSPB’s Joe Stewart wins George Sheriff Memorial

COMING EVENTS Robbie Burns Dinner Jan 28, 2012 Pipes of Peace Concert Aug 9, 2012 World Championships Aug 11, 2012