Australia's unique Celtic Rock Band HIGHLANDER will perform at Annual Scottish Highland Gathering - Brigadoon in 2010.
Be prepared to have your blood stirred and spine tingled as the mist rolls back to the skirl of bagpipes and the village becomes Brigadoon for the day.
This year, Highlander, one of the finest Scottish Celtic Rock Bands in the world, is bringing its unique sound to the gathering. Hailing from Newcastle (NSW) this five piece group has a unique sound which has been wowing audiences of all ages with their electrifying high-energy music.
The powerful sound of the bagpipes, matched with dynamic sound of the fiddle, and electric and acoustic guitars, compliment the powerhouse bass grooves, pulsating percussion, and vocal harmonies.
Highlander, while keeping traditional music in its repertoire, has also added its own flavour to the reels, jigs, and songs of Scotland. However, they are most outstanding when they perform their original compositions which are rich in melody and message.
Highlander has appeared at events such as Scotland in Concert (Jakarta Indonesia), Tamworth Country Music Festival, The Australian Celtic Festival, Kilmore Celtic Festival, Toukley Gathering of the Clans, Nelson Bay Clans on the Coast, and many clubs, hotels, private and corporate functions. They always provide a show that is dynamic and entertaining.
It is impossible not to be caught up in the energy Highlander brings to every show. They are an act guaranteed to have audiences dancing in the oval aisles!!
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92nd Gordon Highlanders (1815) Australia
The Bundanoon Highland Gathering is delighted to welcome to their gathering this latest re-enactment group.
This will be their first official outing and they will be escorting the Clan Gordon who is having a massed family reunion at Brigadoon. The 92nd and the clan members will be participating the street parade (reportedly up to 60 members) escorted by the 92nd Gordon Highlanders.
This will make a memorable day out for all the Clan Gordon and a spectacular addition to our street parade.
For more information download a Press release here. |
DETAILED PROGRAM AVAILABLE AT BRIGADOON ON THE DAY. Highlights include:
Pre-Games Entertainment - Bundanoon Oval - Scottish Country Dancing
9.30am. Street Parade - with Pipe Bands, Decorated Floats, and Marching Clan Societies. Starts at Erith & Amy Streets.
Massed Band Display - with 23 Pipe Bands performing later in the arena throughout the day.
Official Opening Ceremony - by Chieftain of the Day - Susan Cooke, High Commissioner for Clan Lindsay, in Australia, President of Clan Lindsay.
National Anthem of Australia and National Song of Scotland.
33rd Highland Games - traditional (and not so traditional) Highlands Games
- caber toss
- throwing the haggis
- shot put
- water toss
- egg toss
- Fergie stones
Details (and rules) of these events can be downloaded here: Games Rules [PDF - 88Kb.]
During the day:
Pipe Bands
Parramatta RSL Caledonian Pipe Band; Canberra City Pipes and Drums; Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Pipe Band; Lithgow Highland Pipe Band; St George Sutherland Scottish Pipe Band; Highlands Pipes and Drums; Hornsby RSL Pipe Band; Canberra Celtic Pipe Band; The Scots College Old Boys Union Pipe Band; Burwood RSL Sub Branch Pipes and Drums; NSW Police Pipe Band; City of Queanbeyan Pipe Band; Hills District Pipe Band; Illawarra Pipe Band; Knox Old Boys Pipe Band; City of Newcastle RSL Pipe Band; Northern Suburbs Pipe Band; Ingleburn RSL Club & Campbelltown Community Pipes and Drums; Castle Hill RSL Pipe Band; Goulburn Soldiers Club Pipes and Drums; Shoalhaven City Pipes and Drums; Liverpool City Pipe Band.
Full details of the individual performance timings and location can be found in the programme for sale on the day.
Massed Scottish Country Dancing Display - with audience participation in Dashing White Sergeant
Swordplay School of Theatrical Fencing and Stage Combat - - display of medieval duelling and combat
Southern Highlands Kennel & Obedience Club - display
'Bonnie Bairns' Highland Dress Competition
Solo Fiddler - Chris Duncan
Scottish Highland Dancing - Joy Reiher and Simone Cowley Schools of Highland Dancing.
Kilted Dash - for all age groups (called by announcement)
Lifting of the Bundanoon Stones of Manhood - NAB Tartan Warriors
- Competition lifting the Bundanoon Stones of Manhood - 5 stones - 100, 120,130, 140, & 150 kgs.
Brigadoon Challenge - Throwing the weight over the bar for height & throwing for distance.
Egg Challenge
Final Massed Bands Display and Closing Ceremony - with the Lone Piper.
OVER 100 VARIETY STALLS AVAILABLE ON DAY - PLUS CLAN SOCIETY INFORMATION TENTS
Other activities include:
HERITAGE TRAIN RIDES
Travel to Brigadoon on a heritage train! See here for more info....
THE CEILIDH
Enjoy your whole experience of a true Scottish gathering! Come to the The Ceilidh.
Evening Saturday 17th April 2010 - at Bundanoon Hall, 7.30pm to 12.30am. (Some tickets still available!.)
