Perth Highland Pipe Band
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Established | 1946
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Location | Perth, Western Australia
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Grade | 1?
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Pipe Major | Andrew McCormack
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D. Sergeant | David Johnston
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Tartan | MacLennan
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Notable Honours | Winner, Java St. Andrews Society Open Quintet competition (Jakarta, Indonesia)
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Website | www.perthhighland.com |
The Perth Highland Pipe Band is a competitive pipe band, based in Perth, Western Australia. The band is led by Pipe Major Andrew McCormack and Drum Sergeant David Johnston and wears the MacLennan Tartan. The band was formed in 1946, and celebrates its 60th year this year.
Perth Highlanders has a strong presence in South East Asia, in addition to local competition and events. They are regular competitors in the Jakarta Quintets contests, Australian and New Zealand Pipe Band Championships and venture to New South Wales on occasion.