A History of the Jacobite Rebellions

La Trobe University and the School of Historical and European Studies is presenting a Free, Public Lecture on Sunday 20th September 2009 at 3pm.

This will be a special, extended performance of 'Lochaber No More' a history of the Jacobite rebellions and the Highland Clearances in narrative and song.

'Lochaber No More' has been performed to full houses at Celtic and Folk festivals across Australia in 2008 and 2009 and has received a standing ovation at each performance.

Please register at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/ctlc/public-lecture/index.html

The performance will be introduced and contextualised by Dr Jennifer Ridden of the History Program, School of Historical and European Studies and will run for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with a 20 minute intermission.

See http://www.braemar.info/lochaber.html for additional information and reviews

From: GFMC

World Pipe Band Championships 2009 - Live

BBC Scotland will be broadcasting the 2009 Worlds live as part of the Homecoming. Check out the BBC Scotland - Worlds or the RSPBA websites for more details.

Concert for the Clans

Enjoy Scottish music from Rant, Colin McLeod, Andrew Cooper, Jamie McKinnon, the Myra McRae Band, Pigeonwing Strings and yours truly.

Saturday 10 October 2009.
The Potato Shed, Drysdale
Tickets $20 / $15 concession
Bookings: (03) 5251-1998

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Piping workshop @ Celtica Festival

I will be running piping workshops at the Celtica Festival at Port Adelaide. 4 - 6 December 2009. More details to come.

Braemar - Lochaber No More show at La Trobe Uni

The history department has requested the Braemar perform their Lochaber No More show as a live lecture on Sunday 20 September 2009. Stay tuned for more details as they come to hand.