City of Dunedin Pipe Band
Bands

The City of Dunedin Pipe Band was formed in 1898, and is the second oldest band in the southern hemisphere, drawing its membership from Balclutha, Roxburgh, and the greater Dunedin area.

Under the current leadership of Pipe Major Geoffrey Hallberg, the band has achieved a perfect unbeaten record in all major South Island contests and also took the Grade Two title at the 2003 National Contest. For this achievement the band was granted the freedom of the Dunedin city by the mayor. 

The Band also performs at various city council organised functions throughout the year and has been a major feature at the New Years Eve festivities held in the Octagon each year.

The band has also featured on the world stage in 1998 and again in 2003 performing at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland - a highlight for every playing member.

Members of the City of Dunedin Band are active in assisting and training other bands in the group.

City of Dunedin No.1 Pipe Band