The Big Rab Show Podcast

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 440th Episode we catch up with the Big Rab Show Team.  We chat all about some of the most common complaints about our show, and our coverage.  Including a belief that we are all really rich??  This plus we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don't forget 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!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 439th Episode we catch up with the folks of St Joseph's Pipe Band.  We hear all about their history and plans for the future.  This plus we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don't forget 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!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 438th Episode we have the first instalment of our new segment, Meet The Band.  We catch up with the folks of Uddingston Strathclyde, as we hear all about their history and plans for the future.  We also catch up with Kyle Warren, as he prepares to release a new collection of tunes !.   All this plus we catch up with all the news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don't forget 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!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 437th Episode we hear about the development of a brand-new music collection from the world famous Cameronian Rifles Regiment.  Plus we catch up with all the news and and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don't forget 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!!   Email re. Cameronian Rifles - cameronianscollection@gmail.com   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 436th Episode we catch up with the new Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch Chairperson, Mr Andrew Graham.  We hear all about his background in piping, and his hopes for this incoming season and years ahead.  This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don't forget 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!! Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 435th Episode we catch up with an innovative bagpiper, teacher, and composer Jordan Aiken.  Who is taking Bagpiping in a new and interesting musical direction. This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don't forget 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!!   Check out all of Jordan's music on the following link: https://www.jordanaikinmusic.co.uk/ Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 434th Episode we hear all about an interesting new innovation to hit the Bagpiping world, the DuncElectric Chanter Stock.  This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don't forget 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!!   Check out the DuncElectric stock on the following link - https://www.duncelectric.com/   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com  

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 433rd Episode we catch with international bagpiper Cameron Morrison, who has quite a story to tell.  This plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene this past week. Don't forget 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!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 432nd Episode we catch up with two weeks of Piping News and views from around the piping scene.  Plus we chat to Author and Bagpiper Richard McLauchlan, as he has written and published a brand new book exploring the Cultural History of Bagpipes.  For more information and also where you can pick up a copy check out the link below. LINK - https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/the-bagpipes/ Don't forget 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!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 431st Episode we chat to Anna Smart from the Rollin Drones.  She talks all about her experience re-discovering bagpipes, and her journey back to playing again.  Also her story of going viral, playing at Time Square and ontop of a table !.. Check out details of the Rollin Drones on the following link..   LINK - https://www.rollindrones.org/   Don't forget 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!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 430th Episode we chat all about Piping in Concert.  It's a totally different dynamic from piping in a competition or parades.  I chat all about my personal experience and detail all the various nuances I discovered recently. All this plus we bring you all the usual news and views from across the piping scene. Don't forget 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!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 429th Episode we catch up with a multi-instrumentalist who is taking bagpipes to a totally new musical genre.  Elias Alexander, tells us all about his background in piping and what brought him to bring piping to the masses.  You can check out more information on Elias on his website https://www.eliasalexander.com/ All this plus we bring you all the usual news and views from across the piping scene. Don't forget 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!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 428th Episode we bring you an on the ground report from the 2025 Kids With Cancer Charity Night.  Including interviews from the folks involved and some of the amazing live performances on stage.  It's quite a packed podcast.    Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 427th Episode we catch up with Kerr McQuillan.  We hear all about what he has been up to lately and his exciting new innovations in the drumming world.  You can check out more details and pick up one of his new drum pads on the following link.   https://www.kerrmcquillan.com/   All this plus we catch up on all your mail and weekly drones.   All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

This episode of the Big Rab Show Podcast, is dedicated to the late Charlie Conway. Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 426th Episode we talk all about how far we have come from the beginning of our podcast, and just where are we now in the Piping Scene?  That plus we catch up on all your mail and weekly drones.   All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 425th Episode we talk all about the dreaded, Piping Poser.  What even is a piping poser you may ask?  Well we get into the very definition of the term and just what makes a Piping Poser… That plus we catch up on all your mail and weekly drones.   All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 424th Episode we talk all about the very sad passing of a bagpiping legend, Bill Livingston.  That plus we catch up on all your mail and weekly drones.  Our topic this week, we catch up with Ally the Piper as she is set to release her new album “The session”.  Be sure to check her out on tour also.    Link to her website - https://piperally.com/   All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 423rd Episode we chat with Helen Urquhart from the National Piping Centre, and respected judge and broadcaster Bob Worrall, as we learn all about the Balvenie Medal and its nomination process. You can learn more on the link below.   https://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/play/competitions/glenfiddich-solo-piping-championships/the-balvenie-medal   All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene. Weekly Drone also makes a welcome return, as we delve into some opinions on player poaching.  It's an interesting show this week !   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 422nd Episode we have a special re-recorded interview with Dan Nevans.  Recorded behind the scenes at the Piping Live Festival last year.  Some real pearls of wisdom to enjoy, and some prudent issues discussed.  All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 421st Episode we chat all about the confirmation from RSPBA that we will have four Major Championships this season.  The British Championships will not be happening this year, which is a bitter blow to many.  Is the writing on the wall for our Major Championships for future years or is just a bump in the road.  All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 420th Episode we hear all about the amazing work of the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums trust.  Including what to expect at the upcoming Scottish Schools championships in March.  All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.   More information on the trust can be found on - https://sspdt.org.uk/ Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 419th Episode we chat to Pipe Major David Wilton and Lead Tip Mick O'Neill of Fife Police.  We talk about their thoughts on 2024, and their upcoming concert in Aberdeen, Dancing on the beat.  All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 418th Episode we preview this years Winter Storm event in Kansas City.  Each and every year, it just seems to get bigger and better.  We catch up with President of the Midwest Highland Arts Fund, Mark Fullington.  All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com  

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 417th Episode we discuss the announcement of the UK Championships, choosing to hold the Major Championships on the 12th July.  We re-visit our online live stream with David Scott, Alastair Patterson and Erinn McIlwaine as we discuss all aspects of the implications of this decision for Northern Ireland bands.  All this, plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene. Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 416th Episode we chat with Legendary Pipe Major, Dr Richard Parkes MBE.  2024 was a huge year for Richard, and also seen the surprising announcement of his retirement from his role as PM of Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. It was an honour to sit and have a chat with Richard, and we hope you enjoy the conversation.  What a way to start 2025 !! Wising you all a very happy new year ! Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 415th Episode we chat with Mr Christmas himself, the voice of bag piping, Bob Worrall !! Each and every year now on our show we invite Bob to spend some time with us over the holidays.  We find out what 2024 has been like for Bob, plus we learn some really interesting facts about Pineapple on Pizza !! This is such a great interview, we hope you enjoy.  We hope you've had an amazing Christmas !   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 414th Episode we chat with Drumming Legend, Stephen Creighton !  Lead tipper of St Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band.  Winner of the 2024 World drum core title, this has been a massive year for Stephen and the folks at St Laurence O'Toole, so we catch up to hear what it all meant to them.  This is such a great interview, we hope you enjoy.  This will be our last pod before the holidays, so we wish you and yours a very merry Christmas !   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 413th Episode we chat with Liam Kernaghan and Stuart McHale from the RNZPBA as we find out all about the incredible new documentary 12000 miles !  Plus we catch up with PM Matt Fraser, the creator of a brand new app, called Musolink; you should definitely check out.  All this plus we catch up with all the latest news and views from around the piping scene.   Check out the documentary here - https://rnzpba.com/12000_miles/   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 412th Episode we bring you our annual 12 products of Christmas episode ! These are our picks for possible gifts for the piper or drummer in your life.  This will be useful to all of you taking care of your Christmas shopping.  We also catch up lister mail and all the latest piping news and views from this past week.  As always we have a packed show.    Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 411th Episode we find out all about the Piping Scene in Germany, and an exciting upcoming contest called The Northern Competition.  Plus we catch up lister mail and all the latest piping news and views from this past week.  As always we have a packed show.    Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 410th Episode we chat all abut the issue of March Pasts, specifically in relation to the World Pipe Band Championships.  How can we solve the issue of March Pasts that seem to go on forever ! Plus we catch up with all this past weeks news and updates from around the piping scene.     Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 409th Episode we catch up as best we can with all the news from around the Piping Scene.  We also catch up with Drum Major Emma Barr, as we hear all about the new Northern Ireland Drum Major Display Team. You'd think that during the winter months, there would be nothing happening.. Ohhh it's the total opposite !!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 408th Episode we announce the winners of The Big Rab Show Awards 2024 !  As nominated and votes for by you folks, the Bagpiping world.  Huge congratulations to all our nominee's and ofcourse to all those who won.  Thank you to everyone who nominated, voted and made this years awards so enjoyable.   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 407th Episode we chat with Gary Smyth as we hear who will be appearing at the 2025 Kids With Cancer Charity Night.  Plus a special interview with the headline act themselves.  All this plus, all the usual news and views from around the piping world.   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 406th Episode we hear all about the fantastic new initiative launched at this years Piping Live festival.  The Maket Collective aims to promote and amplify the voice and talent of influential female musicians through their stories and performances, allowing everyone, especially other women and girls in piping and drumming to take inspiration, empowerment to advance their own success. This new platform from The National Piping Centre will promote wider visibility of women across the music community.   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 405th Episode we announce our finalists for the 2024 Big Rab Show Awards.  You have been sending in nominations in your thousands, and now its finally time to announce our nominee's.  So what are you waiting for, get voting ! www.thebigrabshow.com   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 404th Episode we chat all about the massive Festival Interceltique de Lorient.  One of the largest celtic and folk festivals in the world.  Including some amazing piping action all across the festival, we just had to chat about just the sheer scale of the event, and what its like to actually be there.  Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 403rd Episode we launch the nominations for the 2024 Big Rab Show Awards !! We run through each of the categories, including some new ones.  Have you any thoughts as to who will receive your nomination?  Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 402nd Episode we bring you our behind-the-scenes coverage of the 2024 Belfast Tattoo. This event continues to get better each and every year.  Thank you to everyone who took time to chat during a very busy show. Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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. Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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.    Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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. Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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. Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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. Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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. Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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.  Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

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.   Email – bigrabshow@gmail.com 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.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com