Welcome to the website of Gold Coast Tweed Pipes and Drums.  We are a social and competitive Pipe Band based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia and available for hire for a variety of occasions. Here you can find out all that you need to know about us. Booking the band, joining the band, learning to play the bagpipes or drums, our history on the Gold Coast, or simply coming to see us perform to enjoy the unique and stirring sounds of the bagpipes and drums. We hope you enjoy learning more and come to see and hear the pipes and drums at an upcoming performance soon. Slainte!

ABOUT US

The "South Coast Pipe Band" was formed by returning service men at the end of the second world war, the name Gold Coast did not come into use until the early 60's. At this time the band wore the Red Frazer tartan until the late 70's. This band was centred around the Southport RSL and the Pacific Hotel.

In the early 60's the band split into two bands, "The Gold Coast Pipe Band" and the "White Heather Pipe Band". The "White Heather Pipe Band" wore the Leslie tartan. The White Heather Pipe Band folded in the early 70's.

The Gold Coast band went into recess in the mid 60's until 1978, which at this time the Twin Towns RSL became our sponsor, and the Ancient Sutherland tartan was chosen.

In 1998 we gained support from the Currumbin RSL, which has continued through as our practice venue until the end of 2024. 

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We currently rehearse both Competition and Social Band on a Monday night from 6PM to 8 PM in Currumbin. For more information and to arrange a visit please see our contact page.  

                                                   OUR TARTAN. SUTHERLAND OLD ANCIENT

The Sutherland Old Ancient Tartan boasts a rich heritage that traces back to the Scottish Highlands. Named after the historic Sutherland clan, this tartan symbolizes resilience and pride, encapsulating the spirit of its people. The Sutherland clan is one of the oldest clans in Scotland. Tartan patterns were traditionally used to represent different clans, and the Sutherland tartan has been worn during significant events, including clan gatherings and Highland games, serving as a proud emblem of Scottish identity.

Ancient Sutherland tartan is a softer, more muted version of the standard Sutherland tartan, using lighter and more faded shades of the traditional colors. This version is inspired by the dyes that would have been available to weavers in earlier centuries, which tended to fade with age and exposure.

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