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To say we are proud

Piping Live was a huge success.

The Force Exhibition had 7x acts, including guests from Gordon’s School Pipes and Drums with Iona on Pipes, Ash on Drums and Lucy (Paula’s Drum Major scholar as Guest Drum Major ), Jack Goudreau as Guest Drum Major and Hannah Todd on Tenor. We were so pleased that ‘Our Thea’ could dance today as The Force Dancer to Skerryvore’s Take My Hand…

The Force Mini’s absolutely stole the show! 3x 11 year olds taking centre stage at Piping Live was Epic!!!

My elite team never disappoint and showcased our best selves in The Force Tartan sponsored by Harris Kilt Company.

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Whilst the elite team are away in Canada, one of our elite members is staying back to graduate 🎓.

Kara has been a significant help behind the scenes standing in for Kathy during rehearsals and we will miss her not with us. With that said she will be kept busy as she is leading two of our local events while we are absent.

The Force and The Force Minis are participating in the following:

The Force will be supported by Mid Ulster District Council’s Community Development Grant

On the eve of our departure there is thanks that needs to be given. 👌
Firstly to our sponsors and suppliers who have existed right from the start Harris Kilt Company and A1 Embroidery & Printing. We are so thankful to have so many in support of what we do – and make us look good in the process! 😍 All our printed and embroidered kit has been supplied by A1 for this gig and we are so grateful for their sponsorship. 🙌

Thanks also to our Canada Team, whether a performer, a helper at rehearsal standing in – making tea, carrying music and doing our drone footage, the admin team for their countless hours on flights but last but no means least – we are thankful for Paula. Her determination to do things right and the countless hours she has put in behind the scenes has been a huge commitment and a testament to the incredible work she is doing!

To the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo team themselves for their wonderful invite, collaboration and kindness over the planning of this event! Now for the journey and updates that follow once on site! 🎶🙌🇨🇦😎🙌
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After a busy day, there was always time for another new display to tunes we have used so many times before, but never with the band playing for us – Live and at their very own gig! This one was epic!

Thanks for having us perform alongside you all, and giving us a great night. Forever embedded in us all, for our team and our Force Minis to get this experience (youngest at just age 9), was phenomenal!

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What a wonderful way to finish the Tartan Parade Scotland, by coming together for a celebratory party. Such a fabulous, well organised day with lots of entertainment. We loved these two displays with Gleadhraich. What an amazing band to work alongside. 🙌🎶👌🤩
Well done team, Proud! 🫶🏻

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The Force on parade, leading two groups down the Royal Mile and onto the National Galleries.

Well Done Team, we made history being part of their 1st ever tartan parade. What a wonderful sunny day to walk through Edinburgh to the lovely crowds that awaited. 🎶🤩☀️
Thanks to our parents / families who marshaled and carried the banners!

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Thank you Team Tartan Parade Scotland for such a wonderful and memorable trip to Edinburgh. From the Pre Party to meet you all, the iconic parade on Royal Mile to arranging our fantastic set with Craig Weir and the brilliant Gleadhraich, we had a truly spectacular day. Evening finished off being awesome too, being introduced as the “4 best looking chillis arrived on stage” at the beautiful Usher Hall…. Drum Majors at a Chillis Concert – iconic in itself! Thanks Red Hot Chilli Pipers for hosting us and making us feel incredible for the entirety of the evening! What a show! Cammy Barnes I think you have a few fans from our team – thanks for the singalong – epic ❤️🎶

Huge congrats Tartan Parade Scotland!! What a way to celebrate your first and we have been so privileged to be part of it, so thank you again for having us, we promise to come back. 👌🫶🏻💕

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