Piobaireachd is the Gaelic word for “the playing of the pipes”. Piobaireachd, the classical music of the Highland Bagpipe, is considered by many as the most important element of Celtic music and is arguably Scotland’s greatest contribution to European art. It has been used throughout the centuries as a musical means to summon clans to battle, celebrate victory, lament loss, give warning, and express emotions such as rage and love. It is the epic poetry of Celtic music.

Join in as the Halifax Celtic Feis 2005 showcases the best in Piobaireachd at Pier 21 and catch the best of the best in the Highland piping world. Pints & Piobaireachd will be held on June 3rd, 2005 at the Pier 21 National Historic Site, Kenneth C. Rowe Heritage Hall in Halifax, Nova Scotia at 7:00PM.

Performances from Pipe Major Gordon Walker of Scotland (Gold medalist at Oban and Inverness), John Cairns of Ontario (Gold medalist at Oban and Inverness, The Bratach Gorm), Bruce Gandy of Nova Scotia (Gold medal at Oban and Inverness, The Bratach Gorm 2003 “World Solo Piper of the Year”), Jim McGillivray of Ontario (Gold medal at Oban and Inverness, the Clasp at Inverness, North American Championship), John Angus Smith of England (Silver medalist, co-founder of PlanetPipe.com) and Matt MacIsaac of Nova Scotia (Silver medal at Oban).

Tickets are $30.00 plus HST. For tickets call 902-444-3000 or visit www.halifaxcelticfeis.com. Stay tuned to halifaxcelticfeis.com for workshop details. PlanetPipe.com will be on location recording the event for a future broadcast.