Twelve Thousand Miles

September 20, 2025

Piping Documentary preview

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Lifting the kilt on kiwi pipe bands with a unique insight into the passion and dedication of New Zealand pipers and drummers. This Documentary/series follows four New Zealand pipe bands travelling to Scotland to compete against the best of the best at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow. Nine thousand pipers and drummers gather annually for this global battle of the bands, and the kiwis want to make their mark.     click link below  https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/12000-miles





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