21/08/2026
**UPDATE - Applications now closed due to such a fantastic response!**
🇫🇷🏴 EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A SCOTTISH PIPE BAND – LORIENT 2027! 🥁🎶
Team Scotland of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient is seeking a high-quality Scottish pipe band to represent Scotland at one of the world’s largest celebrations of Celtic music, culture, dance and the arts.
With more than 5,000 artists and around one million visitors and spectators, the Festival Interceltique de Lorient is a truly unique international event.
🎵 What’s involved?
The successful band/s will be formally invited by the festival organisers and will take part in an exciting programme including:
🎭 5 nights performing in the “Celtic Horizons” stadium show
🥁 The spectacular Grand Parade
🎶 Smaller parades and concerts throughout the festival
📺 Performances reaching audiences of up to 10,000 people per stadium show live, with coverage by France 3 national television reaching millions across France and beyond.
The festival offers an unforgettable opportunity to perform in front of enthusiastic audiences while experiencing the incredible atmosphere created by the coming together of the Celtic nations.
👥 Band requirements
Ideally, the band should be registered with the RSPBA and competing in Grade 3 or above, although lower-grade and non-competing bands may also be considered at the organisers’ discretion.
The band can consist of up to 30 members and must be available to travel by coach from central Scotland.
📅 Travel dates: Wednesday 28th July – Monday 9th August 2027
✈️ What's provided?
There is no performance fee, but the festival will provide:
✅ Travel
✅ Accommodation
✅ Meals
Bands not based in Scotland will be responsible for arranging their own transport to Paris, with the festival able to arrange return coach transport between Paris and Lorient.
📩 HOW TO APPLY
If your band is available and would love the opportunity to represent Scotland at this incredible festival, please contact the Scottish Delegate, Andy Gibbs by email to register your interest.
Email: [email protected]
Please include:
📸 An official band photograph
📝 A band biography
📅 Confirmation of availability
🌐 Find out more: www.festival-interceltique.bzh
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Scottish pipe band to perform on an international stage, represent Scotland and be part of one of the greatest gatherings of Celtic culture in the world. 🏴🇫🇷
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