Pipe Bands Australia is the national peak body for pipe bands in Australia, supporting and advancing the art of piping and drumming through governance, education, competition, and community development.
Working with bands, players, adjudicators, and volunteers across the country, Pipe Bands Australia oversees national standards, events, grading, and pathways for participation and musical development at all levels.
The Australian Pipe Band College (APBC) is the educational arm of Pipe Bands Australia, delivering structured learning, tuition, and educational resources across Piping, Snare, Tenor, and Bass Drumming. Through workshops, courses, examinations, and contemporary learning approaches, the APBC supports musicians from their first notes through to advanced performance and leadership.