World Pipe Band Championships 2015 live streaming

[Dughlas mor]

Thank you, Richard. Looking forward to it.

[Profane James]

Ah right on - thanks for sharing.

[Oberlander]

Thanks, OC Richard. The promo on 'Piping Live' got my blood stirring...

[OC Richard]

You're very welcome!

Just finished watching the first heat, the MSR Qualifiers, from Arena 1.

The format now is to have the bands play both an MSR and a Medley on Friday to qualify for the Finals on Saturday.

Arena 2 is being streamed on Meerkat. There are so many Grade One bands that they have to use two arenas.

Too bad I have to head off for work now. The cool thing, at least with the Arena 1 streaming, is that as soon as a band is finished their video shows up on the page right below the Live Streaming window, so you can hear any band you want at your convenience. Hopefully when I get home from work I can use this to catch up with what I've missed.

I'll be listening early on Saturday for the Finals.

[OC Richard]

the Finals are starting now, with the MSR

http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e36c8g/live/c8q2fx

[OC Richard]

MSR has ended, now time for the lunch break (ironic because it's 5am here in California) and the Grade One Finals will resume at 1500 Glasgow time with the Medley.

It's so wonderful hearing the great bands, the great tone from the pipes!

As far as dress goes, what strikes me (though a minor thing) is that most of the bands have gone to white shirts this year.

[Dughlas mor]

I got to see the grade I medleys. Most impressive. Interesting how one of the bands was a little off because the sun came out during their performance. According to the commentator, anyway, I sure couldn`t tell. I was really rooting for Inveraray and District, but alas, maybe next year.