Pipe Bands Queensland

CHAIR

Nick started his piping career at The Scots PGC College, as the first student of band master Sandy Dalziel. Nick's next step was with St Andrew's Pipe Band where he became Pipe Sergeant and subsequently playing with Manawatu Scottish of New Zealand (Grade 1) and Pipe Band Club of Sydney. Nick then moved to the City of Ipswich Pipe Band where he is Pipe Major of the organisation which has two bands (Grade 3 and Grade 4). Nick also mentors a number of bands throughout Queensland and Northern NSW, as well as conducting workshops.

VICE CHAIR AND VICE PRINCIPAL, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

Jamie learnt pipes at Scotch College in Western Australia in the early 1980s before moving to the Perth Highland Pipe Band, where he competed at the Jakarta Highland Gathering and in Singapore. He was Pipe Major of City of Blacktown Pipe Band No.2 (Grade 3) including successful international tours to Scotland, Indonesia and New Zealand. In 2017, he competed with Governor Macquarie Memorial Pipe Band in Scotland. Vice Chairman of Pipe Bands Queensland since 2016, Jamie completed his Advanced Rules and Administration certificate in 2019 when he was also appointed Vice Principal.

VICE CHAIR

Nick is the leading drummer of the BBC Old Collegians Pipe Band and is also a snare drummer with St Andrew’s Pipe Band. He is also a regular competitor in the local solo drumming scene. Nick tutors at Brisbane Boys’ College and has been Vice Chair of Pipe Bands Queensland since 2018.

SECRETARY

Carlie is a tenor and bass drummer from Brisbane, Australia, who’s been a part of pipe bands in Queensland for more than a decade. Although Carlie is a drummer, she started her pipe band journey in 2014 as a piper. She has played and competed with City of Ipswich Pipe Band, St Andrew’s Pipe Band and Brisbane Pipe Band both interstate and internationally. Carlie is currently the Secretary, lead-tenor and mid-section tutor of Brisbane Pipe Band.

TREASURER

After learning to play with Jack McCandlish, Darin played with the Blue Bonnets Pipe Band, Wynnum RSL Pipe Band, Queensland Police Pipes and Drums, NZ Police, Auckland and District, Canterbury Caledonian Society Pipe Band and the Queensland Highlanders (2001 Grade 2 World Champions). He now plays with Emmanuel College Highlanders at the University of Queensland. He had solo competition success for many years, including a placing at the 2000 Festival Interceltique du Lorient. Darin was previously a Vice Chairman and is the current Treasurer.

HISTORIAN

With a distinguished piping career that spans adjudicating, playing at every grade level, and competing as a soloist for more than 50 years – Alex has been a long-serving member of PBQ and QHPS, including serving as secretary for the last 20+ years. Alex won the QHPS Open Piper of the Year trophy in 1981, and the Grade 1 New Zealand Championships in 1996 with St Andrews Pipe Band Alex a life member of Pipe Bands Australia and an Honoured Person (Du.A) of the Celtic Council of Australia.

VICE-PRINCIPAL, DRESS AND DRILL

Hailing from Penicuik, just south of Edinburgh, Stevie started drumming at 4 years old and has played with Penicuik Boys Brigade Pipe Band, West Linton & District Pipe Band, Scottish Gas Caledonia Pipe Band, Lothian & Borders Police Pipe Band and Queensland Police Pipes & Drums after his move to Australia in 1999. Stevie has won every Juvenile Drum Major Championship title, including the World Championship and Champion of Champion crown, and has performed in eight Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoos as a drummer and Drum Major. Stevie’s passion is teaching and has taught various Drum Majors, community bands and school bands throughout Scotland and here in Australia over the years. Stevie is currently the Director of Pipe Band at Brisbane Boys’ College and has seen the school’s bands to many European and World Championships and Edinburgh Military Tattoos.

VICE-PRINCIPAL, DRUMMING

PUBLICITY OFFICER

Nikki started her Pipe Band journey at age 9, learning side drum under the tutelage of Stuart Palfrey & John Rowland of the QLD Highlanders. Having played with the QLD Highlanders No.2 band for many years, she would later move on to play with various other bands in Brisbane, Australia and abroad. Currently, Nikki is the Secretary and side drummer at Wynnum RSL Pipe Band. With a passion for passing her love of pipe bands on to the next generation of players, Nikki is currently studying a Bachelor of Education and working towards achieving her drumming ceritifcation to help further assist the QLD scene in developing more youth-based learning programs, starting with the current development of The Wynnum RSL Pipe Band Juvenile Program.