Big Rab Show
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The Big Rab show on Fuse FM Ballymoney and Podcast, proudly sponsored by G1 Reeds ! Scots Trad Award Nominee 2022.
We're the show for the Piping folk !!
We're the show for the Piping folk !!
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of DM Adjudicator Gloria Aicken.
Our thoughts are with Gloria’s family and friends at this sad time.
Photo credit: The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch
Our thoughts are with Gloria’s family and friends at this sad time.
Photo credit: The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch
February 18, 2026 at 8:35 PM
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of DM Adjudicator Gloria Aicken.
Our thoughts are with Gloria’s family and friends at this sad time.
Photo credit: The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch
Our thoughts are with Gloria’s family and friends at this sad time.
Photo credit: The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch
The new look RSPBA - The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association website is now available !! Check it out on the link below.
www.rspba.org
www.rspba.org
rspba.org – The Heart of the Pipe Band World
www.rspba.org
February 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The new look RSPBA - The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association website is now available !! Check it out on the link below.
www.rspba.org
www.rspba.org
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creating a Podcast for the fans of Bag Piping
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February 15, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Checked out the extras on our Patreon?
Why not become part of the Patreon Faithful !
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Why not become part of the Patreon Faithful !
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We are trying to produce a list of all Brian Boru bands, players, manufacturers still in operation.
Can you please help by commenting or tagging them below?
Can you please help by commenting or tagging them below?
February 7, 2026 at 9:09 AM
We are trying to produce a list of all Brian Boru bands, players, manufacturers still in operation.
Can you please help by commenting or tagging them below?
Can you please help by commenting or tagging them below?
We've received a lot of great feedback following this weeks Podcast, with Pipe Major Rab Mathieson. Such a valuable conversation, with a lot to consider for bands in the circle.
If you haven't checked it out yet, here is the link.
youtu.be/pOUixKOTDPQ?...
If you haven't checked it out yet, here is the link.
youtu.be/pOUixKOTDPQ?...
Pipe Major Rab Mathieson and Ensemble
YouTube video by The Big Rab Show
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January 2, 2026 at 10:17 AM
We've received a lot of great feedback following this weeks Podcast, with Pipe Major Rab Mathieson. Such a valuable conversation, with a lot to consider for bands in the circle.
If you haven't checked it out yet, here is the link.
youtu.be/pOUixKOTDPQ?...
If you haven't checked it out yet, here is the link.
youtu.be/pOUixKOTDPQ?...
Happy New Year from all of us here on The Big Rab Show Team!
If you are piping in the bells tonight, send us a #BigRabShowSelfie
If you are piping in the bells tonight, send us a #BigRabShowSelfie
December 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Happy New Year from all of us here on The Big Rab Show Team!
If you are piping in the bells tonight, send us a #BigRabShowSelfie
If you are piping in the bells tonight, send us a #BigRabShowSelfie
From all of us here at The Big Rab Show Team, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !
December 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM
From all of us here at The Big Rab Show Team, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !
🔹 British Championships - 30th May - Edinburgh
🔹 UK Championships - 13th June - Belfast
🔹 European Championships - 27th June - Perth
🔹 Scottish Championships - 25th July - Dumbarton
🔹 World Championships - 14th & 15th August - Glasgow
🔹 UK Championships - 13th June - Belfast
🔹 European Championships - 27th June - Perth
🔹 Scottish Championships - 25th July - Dumbarton
🔹 World Championships - 14th & 15th August - Glasgow
December 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🔹 British Championships - 30th May - Edinburgh
🔹 UK Championships - 13th June - Belfast
🔹 European Championships - 27th June - Perth
🔹 Scottish Championships - 25th July - Dumbarton
🔹 World Championships - 14th & 15th August - Glasgow
🔹 UK Championships - 13th June - Belfast
🔹 European Championships - 27th June - Perth
🔹 Scottish Championships - 25th July - Dumbarton
🔹 World Championships - 14th & 15th August - Glasgow
Welcome to our latest team member from South Africa ! Siobhan Naudé !!
www.thebigrabshow.com/team/siobhan...
If you'd like to join our team, and help with our coverage of the Piping Scene; then email us - bigrabshow@gmail.com
www.thebigrabshow.com/team/siobhan...
If you'd like to join our team, and help with our coverage of the Piping Scene; then email us - bigrabshow@gmail.com
Siobhan Naudé | The Big Rab Show
www.thebigrabshow.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Welcome to our latest team member from South Africa ! Siobhan Naudé !!
www.thebigrabshow.com/team/siobhan...
If you'd like to join our team, and help with our coverage of the Piping Scene; then email us - bigrabshow@gmail.com
www.thebigrabshow.com/team/siobhan...
If you'd like to join our team, and help with our coverage of the Piping Scene; then email us - bigrabshow@gmail.com
The Big Rab Show Podcast. Episode 465. 12 Products of Christmas 2025
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December 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and Ulster-Scots Agency are delighted to announce that the United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships will be held in Belfast on Saturday, 13 June 2026.
Further details available via the following link:
rspba.org/2025/12/19/u...
Further details available via the following link:
rspba.org/2025/12/19/u...
UK Pipe Band Championships Set For Belfast - RSPBA
UK Pipe Band Championships Set For Belfast The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and Ulster-Scots Agency are delighted to announce that the United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships will be held in Be...
rspba.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and Ulster-Scots Agency are delighted to announce that the United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships will be held in Belfast on Saturday, 13 June 2026.
Further details available via the following link:
rspba.org/2025/12/19/u...
Further details available via the following link:
rspba.org/2025/12/19/u...
Today, we remember the loss of a #legend. Gordon Duncan.
A musical pioneer, and innovator who's influence has affected the musical landscape for decades .
Comment below your favourite Gordon Duncan tune.
A musical pioneer, and innovator who's influence has affected the musical landscape for decades .
Comment below your favourite Gordon Duncan tune.
December 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Today, we remember the loss of a #legend. Gordon Duncan.
A musical pioneer, and innovator who's influence has affected the musical landscape for decades .
Comment below your favourite Gordon Duncan tune.
A musical pioneer, and innovator who's influence has affected the musical landscape for decades .
Comment below your favourite Gordon Duncan tune.
Line up confirmed for the 2026 Kids With Cancer Charity night!!
Featured band on the night - Police Scotland Fife Pipe Band !!
Featured band on the night - Police Scotland Fife Pipe Band !!
December 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Line up confirmed for the 2026 Kids With Cancer Charity night!!
Featured band on the night - Police Scotland Fife Pipe Band !!
Featured band on the night - Police Scotland Fife Pipe Band !!
Get ready for an electrifying afternoon as the Gordon Duncan Tribute Pipe Band marks 30 years of the groundbreaking Live ’N’ Well album!
www.celticconnections.com/event/1/gord...
www.celticconnections.com/event/1/gord...
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Get ready for an electrifying afternoon as the Gordon Duncan Tribute Pipe Band marks 30 years of the groundbreaking Live ’N’ Well album!
www.celticconnections.com/event/1/gord...
www.celticconnections.com/event/1/gord...