November 20, 2024
Patrons at the Nanango Services Club were treated recently to a thrilling performance by a newly formed pipes and drums band.
It was the first public performance by the Burnett Celtic Pipes & Drums, but was also an opportunity for the band members to say “thank you” to their hosts.
The group was presented with a cheque for $7500 by the Nanango Services Club and Nanango RSL Sub-Branch.
The Burnett band is being administered by the well-known Murrumba Pipes & Drums Society which have become familiar faces in the South Burnett through their performances at the annual Scots In The Bush celebration at Boondooma Homestead.
Troy Ellis, from the Burnett group, said the aim of the new band was to “foster a family-orientated fun atmosphere for the members whilst performing at a high level of professionalism and upholding the traditions and showing respect to the Scottish pipe bands of the past”.
“We also strive to introduce this style of music to the younger generations in the way of tuition, thus providing a gateway for new players to keep this form of music continuing well into the future.”
