Manawatu Live in London

**Adam** · 11-06-08, 02:45 PM

Saturday July 12th sees New Zealand's top pipe band (as well as one of the leading band's in the world) Manawatu play exclusively in London at our monthly SPSL evening in the Mudlark.
At last year's World Pipe Band Championships they were placed 9th overall in Grade 1, but 7th place in the piping, (just behind the likes of Shotts, FMM and SFU).
Now we are privileged to have a pivotal section of their pipe corps, including their Pipe Major, Stewart McKenzie, provide us with an evening of rare entertainment of quartet and solo piping. This promises to be a first class evening and a not to be missed opportunity. I can't recall when a Grade 1 band last appeared in the capital.

In February this year Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band won the New Zealand Pipe Band Championships, convincingly restating their claim as an outstanding Grade 1 band. This was their 7th consecutive win in that competition. Anyone who has heard their much acclaimed album The Calling would agree with their creativity and talent as an outstanding outfit. Add some cold beer and the portents are good for a great evening.

Ticket prices £10 SPSL members £12.50 non members.
Upstairs at the Mudlark.
opposite Glaziers Hall
4 Montague Close
London SE1 9DA
Nearest Tube, London Bridge

Commences 7.30 p.m.

www.scottishpipingsocietyoflondon.com

**Reid** · 11-06-08, 03:16 PM

Man it sucks living over here. I would love to see some of these concerts. When I'm rich I'm gonna start flying over to check them out.

**Daz Gregory** · 11-06-08, 03:36 PM

Might have to have alook at this one....they have a fantastic sound.

Really don't mean to be picky (can't help it!) but it wasn't their seventh consecutive win as New Zealand Police won the nationals in 2007. Manawatu chose not to compete due to the untimely death of Bass drummer Jock McKenzie (father of PM and LD)

Thanks Tcheuchterloon for the timely info.

Regards

Daz

**janelleTG** · 12-06-08, 07:36 AM

I thought Manuwatu were stuck at home this year....I guess I need to stay more up to date

**Daz Gregory** · 12-06-08, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janelleTG

I thought Manuwatu were stuck at home this year....I guess I need to stay more up to date

Janelle

I'm taking a guess and saying that the recital will probably be from their UK based players and not the guys from NZ? Hope Only a guess I could be wrong!

Regards

Daz

**Adam** · 12-06-08, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daz Gregory

Janelle

I'm taking a guess and saying that the recital will probably be from their UK based players and not the guys from NZ? Hope Only a guess I could be wrong!

Regards

Daz

Yep, hence "Now we are privileged to have a pivotal section of their pipe corps, including their Pipe Major, Stewart McKenzie, provide us with an evening of rare entertainment of quartet and solo piping"

About half the band are in the UK this summer, so competing at the World's is out. We thought we'd give them something to do in case they got up to mischief. Some guy turned up the other week, he was awfy entertaining, but he looked like he might be leading them astray.
(Manawatu members, including PM Stewart MacKenzie, on the right).

**Reid** · 12-06-08, 02:39 PM

It should be a great night. You will have to let us know how it goes!

**Daz Gregory** · 12-06-08, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcheuchterloon

Some guy turned up the other week, he was awfy entertaining, but he looked like he might be leading them astray.

He's a bad man....once a squaddie....

Sounds like it will be a greta night fella - might just have to get a couple of tickets. I feel a night over in the Union Jack club coming on....

Regards

Daz

11-06-08, 02:45 PM	#1
Adam Super V.I.P. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland Posts: 335 Casino cash: $2117 Country: Thanks: 77 Thanked 194 Times in 76 Posts	Manawatu Live in London Saturday July 12th sees New Zealand's top pipe band (as well as one of the leading band's in the world) Manawatu play exclusively in London at our monthly SPSL evening in the Mudlark. At last year's World Pipe Band Championships they were placed 9th overall in Grade 1, but 7th place in the piping, (just behind the likes of Shotts, FMM and SFU). Now we are privileged to have a pivotal section of their pipe corps, including their Pipe Major, Stewart McKenzie, provide us with an evening of rare entertainment of quartet and solo piping. This promises to be a first class evening and a not to be missed opportunity. I can't recall when a Grade 1 band last appeared in the capital. In February this year Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band won the New Zealand Pipe Band Championships, convincingly restating their claim as an outstanding Grade 1 band. This was their 7th consecutive win in that competition. Anyone who has heard their much acclaimed album The Calling would agree with their creativity and talent as an outstanding outfit. Add some cold beer and the portents are good for a great evening. Ticket prices £10 SPSL members £12.50 non members. Upstairs at the Mudlark. opposite Glaziers Hall 4 Montague Close London SE1 9DA Nearest Tube, London Bridge Commences 7.30 p.m. www.scottishpipingsocietyoflondon.com

11-06-08, 03:16 PM	#2
Reid PBF Piping/Drumming Advisor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary Age: 37 Posts: 4,144 Casino cash: $7409 Country: Thanks: 596 Thanked 584 Times in 456 Posts	Man it sucks living over here. I would love to see some of these concerts. When I'm rich I'm gonna start flying over to check them out. __________________ The only thing that beats hard work, is hard work and talent!!! My Countdown Counting down to: The World Pipe Band Championships The day is finally here!!!

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Daz Gregory Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alverstoke, Hampshire. Age: 45 Posts: 3,339 Casino cash: $11385 Country: Thanks: 2,378 Thanked 1,269 Times in 783 Posts	Might have to have alook at this one....they have a fantastic sound. Really don't mean to be picky (can't help it!) but it wasn't their seventh consecutive win as New Zealand Police won the nationals in 2007. Manawatu chose not to compete due to the untimely death of Bass drummer Jock McKenzie (father of PM and LD) Thanks Tcheuchterloon for the timely info. Regards Daz __________________ Supporting the RollerCoaster that is To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. My Countdown Counting down to: Army v Navy Rugby at Twickenham.

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janelleTG Super V.I.P. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Queensland Posts: 6,841 Casino cash: $813 Country: Thanks: 2,217 Thanked 1,346 Times in 943 Posts	I thought Manuwatu were stuck at home this year....I guess I need to stay more up to date __________________ I believe...that normal is just a setting on your dryer. My Countdown Counting down to: First competition for the year Next competiion...Easter

12-06-08, 02:39 PM	#7
Reid PBF Piping/Drumming Advisor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary Age: 37 Posts: 4,144 Casino cash: $7409 Country: Thanks: 596 Thanked 584 Times in 456 Posts	It should be a great night. You will have to let us know how it goes! __________________ The only thing that beats hard work, is hard work and talent!!! My Countdown Counting down to: The World Pipe Band Championships The day is finally here!!!

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