Hawthorn travelled to Canberra in early October for the ACT Championships. The band aired new music in both the MSR and Medley sections and came out on top placing 1st in both elements ahead of the Pipe band Club from Sydney. Canberra concludes a successful 2018 for the band after claiming the Grade 2 Australian Championship title back in April. The band will now take a break ahead of an exciting and busy 2019, including a first trip to Scotland for the World Pipe Band Championships in the band’s 104 year history.
Hawthorn Pipe Band 