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Two young bagpipers dressed in traditional Scottish kilts in front of Fed Square in Melbourne.
12 Nov

The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Be part of a record-breaking moment at Fed Square! As the city starts to rock and roll with AC/DC mania – Fed Square is calling all bagpipers across Victoria to come together to help smash the world record for the largest ever bagpipe ensemble.

Pipers will be able to pay homage to AC/DC’s iconic It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll) music video – in a truly one-of-a-kind performance. Filmed on Swanston Street in 1976, it went on to be an internationally iconic song and music video, with the bagpipe at the heart of its success.

Now, to create another memorable music moment, Fed Square is seeking 350 keen pipers to gather together and play the bagpipes en masse in melodious (or comedic) harmony.

Warm up the pipes, wear a kilt, school uniform or skinny jeans and get ready to make some noise!

Please register your interest online.

Presented by Fed Square and supported by City of Melbourne and ABC Radio Melbourne.

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Wed 12 Nov
  • 4.30pm - 6.30pm 4:30pm - 6:30pm

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Federation Square
Melbourne
Victoria 3000

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This is a free event

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  • telephone number: 03 9655 1900
  • email address: info@fedsquare.com
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