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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 401st Episode we bring you our full on the ground report from Day 2 of the World Pipe Band Championships. We cover a lot of ground on this one. Walking to all parts of the park, in an attempt to cover as many grades as possible. Including performances, inside and outside the circle, and of course chatting to those we bump into as we go along.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 400th Episode we bring you our show recorded LIVE at Piping Live 2024. Celebrating 400 episodes at the biggest piping festival in the world. This is such a special moment for all of us on the team, and we cannot thank you enough for all the amazing support. To all the artists who performed on the day, all the amazing staff at the National Piping Center and of course Piping Live for hosting our party. Thank you.

    On a personal note, a special word of thanks goes to my family. My wife Sarah, and my kids, Elizabeth and James, who have all put up with so much. They have enabled me to continue producing this show, through some incredibly difficult challenges, thank you... To my late friend, Jock Elliott and to everyone at G1 Reeds... Thank you. To all our show sponsors over the years, who's support has been invaluable, helping us to continue churning out the piping goodness every week. And shout out to our Patreon Faithful, you folks are AWESOME !

    We hope that you enjoy the celebration with us, and hoping that you continue to follow our wee show; as we continue to reflect and support the bag piping world in every way possible. Thank you for tuning in.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 399th Episode we bring you our full on the ground report from Day 1 of the 2024 World Pipe Band Championships. Join me as I stumble around Glasgow Green bumping into some of the worlds best musicians, doing what they do best.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 398th Episode we bring you up to speed following the World Pipe Band Championships 2024. We have had so much correspondence we have to dedicate the first half of the show to answering it all.. Then we need to talk about the elephant in the room. The Novice Juvenile B disaster by RSPBA. Such a highly emotive topic, and one that will change the course of competitive piping for years to come.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 397th Episode we bring you our 2024 World Pipe Band Championships Wrap Up. Join the conversation as we delve into every aspect of the Big Yin. The Security, the food, the venue, the Portaloo’s and ofcourse the all-important results.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 396th Episode we bring you our 2024 World Pipe Band Championships Predictions! By no means are we experts, but we are very much fans, and having a bit of fun with this… So Join us in the conversation as we discuss who we have our eyes on for the Big Yin. Worlds 2024.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 395th Episode we bring you our Preview of the 2024 Piping Live Festival. One of the biggest piping festivals in the world, and the highlight of our year. We break down the festival day by day, and give you our particular highlights. Please check out the Piping Live website for full details.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • This episode of The Big Rab Show Podcast is dedicated to the late Ken Eller.

    Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 394th Episode we bring you our full wrap up from everything from the Scottish Championships in Dumbarton and we look forward to the Ulster Championships, and the end of the Northern Ireland Season. We also preview the European Championships in Perth ! A lot to pack into this weeks show.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 393rd Episode we bring you our Preview of the 2024 Scottish Championships, taking place this weekend in Dumbarton. Things are hotting up in the competitive band scene, and this will be the third major championships out of a possible five. So, who will we have our eye on this weekend? This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 392nd Episode we bring you our #LIST of things that have been getting under our skin lately at Pipe Band competitions. The Big Rab Show Team have all been experiencing various things that just grinds our gears. Do these things get on your nerves too? This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 391st Episode we delve into the Draw for the 2024 World Pipe Band Championships. You get my full “live” reaction to the draw for the Big Yin, will it live up to expectations? This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 390th Episode we chat with Jim Kilpatrick, Tyler Fry and Scott Currie as we hear all about the end of the road for Drumming for Drinks. The event was a highlight for many during the run up to the World Pipe Band championships, and now it is no more. So whats next? This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. This episode is dedicated to the memory of the late Leslie Smyth, who sadly passed away this past week. In this our 389th Episode we bring you all my thoughts on my first time in the circle as a competitive bagpiper. From 30 years as a competing drummer, to finally having the pipes under my arm, it’s been a long and interesting road. This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 388th Episode we bring you our wrap up of the 2024 Chicago Highland Games. This competition saw standards rise across the grades, and there were some amazing performances and some new initiatives we need to talk about. This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 387th Episode we bring you our 2024 British Championship Wrap Up. We have crowned our champions, and we need to talk all about what happened at Forres. It made for a very interesting competition for many different reasons. This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 386th Episode we bring you our 2024 British Championship preview ! Taking place this weekend in Forres, we cannot wait to hit the grass and hear some good music. We give you our particular picks and talk all about the upcoming event. This plus we catch up on all the news and views from around the Piping Scene.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 385th Episode we catch up following the UK Championships and unpack all the results to date. We also catch up with social media sensation Piper Ally ! She has been touring all across the USA and recently has had a new tune go crazy viral ! This plus we catch up on all the previous couple weeks news and views from around the Piping Scene.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 384th Episode we bring our our full on the ground report from the 2024 UK Championships in Ward Park, Bangor. The start of our Major Championships opens its gates, and we crown our new UK Champions. We hope you enjoy the sounds, and performances from this fantastic opener for the season.

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    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 383rd Episode we talk all about the start of our Major Competitive season with the UK Championships. Grade by Grade, and band by band, we cover it all. With so much to look forward to, this is shaping up to be a fantastic weekend of Piping and Drumming. This plus we catch up on all the previous couple weeks news and views from around the Piping Scene.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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  • Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 382nd Episode we talk about my journey back to the competition circle. Announcing who I’m going to be competing with this in coming season, but not as a drummer, but as a Piper !! This plus we catch up on all the previous couple weeks news and views from around the Piping Scene.

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    Support us www.patreon.com/BigRabShow

    We have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

    We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

    Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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