City of BradfordPipe Band
Pipers, drummers, and Highland dancers with over a century of military heritage. Book us for your event, or step into the ranks.
Bradford's pipe band since 1914
City of Bradford Pipe Band is a long-running group of enthusiastic volunteers with a proud history stretching back over 100 years. The band is comprised of three sections; Bagpipes, Drums and Highland dancers with an elected committee from current serving members as its governing body.
The band performs at public events and private functions throughout the year and can offer a varied programme to suit any occasion with the ability to provide a full band, mini band or soloist performer as required.
Book us
Full band, mini band, or soloist — Hunting Stewart dress for any occasion.
Join us
Learn pipes, drums, or dance with experienced tutors. Beginners welcome.
Our history
From the Bradford Pals bugle band to All England champions and beyond.
Gallery
Archive photographs spanning every decade of the band.
Three sections, one tartan
Practise in Saltaire — pipes, drums, and Highland dance under experienced tutors
Bagpipes
Tuition from Pipe Major Bob Jenkins — traditional repertoire and performance at every level.
Drums
Snare, tenor, and bass under Drum Sergeant Jim Leddy — rhythm and corps discipline.
Highland dance
Traditional dance with Stacey Jenkins — spectacle on parade and in competition.