With many of the highland games cancelled due to the on-going world-wide global COVID-19 pandemic, the BCPA is conducting online competitions this summer for amateur solo events to continue players musical development. The aim is also in support of the BCPA sanctioned highland games, in appreciation of the environment and support they provide year after…
Category: Community
Passing of Fred Hansford, Q.C.
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•The BCPA is sad to announce the death of Frederick Hansford Q.C. of Chilliwack. Fred passed away on April 24, 2021 at the age of 62. Fred was well known in the BC piping community, a former pipe major of the Chilliwack & District Pipe Band, and former Honorary Legal Counsel for BCPA. An official…
The Littlefield Celtic Center
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•Our good friends with the Celtic Arts Foundation in Mt. Vernon, Washington have produced a video about their now completed Littlefield Celtic Center. The Center has become a key location for public performances from some of the world’s great Celtic performers including many from the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy! The Littlefield Celtic Center
2021 Annual Gathering Awards Ceremony & Ceilidh
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•Registration is now underway for the 2021 BCPA Annual Gathering Awards Ceremony & Ceilidh, Saturday, April 17 starting at 6:30 pm (Pacific Time). The free, online Zoom event begins with BCPA Life Member Bill Elder announcing the winners from the Easter weekend annual gathering competition, followed by a ceilidh hosted by BCPA directors Mike Chisholm…