PipeBandMan

Speaking the truth about pipe bands, hoping to bring about change. Ask questions:

[PipeBandMan @PipeBandMan1]

I've created this account to start speaking the truth about pipe bands. Maybe the mainstream media will pick up on it, maybe it won't. But some things need to be said. @RSPBAHQ do you have comment?

[PipeBandMan @PipeBandMan1]

@RSPBAHQ1 @RSPBAHQ How much do the RSPBA charge games to hold an RSPBA affiliated event, though? Last time I checked it was 10% of all prize money offered.

[PipeBandMan @PipeBandMan1]

No competitions in Scotland this weekend and Shotts cancelled next weekend. I remember when every weekend of the summer had a well attended pipe band competition. How can @RSPBAHQ claim to be promoting pipe band musicianship when competition numbers are plummeting, year on year?

[PipeBandMan @PipeBandMan1]

What are the questions you’d love @RSPBAHQ to answer? Submit them anonymously for us to ask. https://t.co/xMRpaZxAa5

[PipeBandMan @PipeBandMan1]

I’d also be keen to know how @RSPBAHQ deal with possible nepotism with adjudicators critiquing their old bands and awarding them first places? Not saying @slotpb didn’t deserve the drumming on Saturday, just wondering how the RSPBA deal with Paul Brown being an ex member...

[PipeBandMan @PipeBandMan1]

Kicking off with a good ‘un. Will @RSPBAHQ disclose what the process is (or whether one exists) for reviewing disparity in adjudication marks, as seen in Grade 2 at the British Championships? Are the adjudicators interviewed, queried or asked for justification? #Time4Transparency

[PipeBandMan @PipeBandMan1]

Would @RSPBAHQ consider publishing biographies, credentials, and status’ of its adjudicators? Some of us can’t even remember seeing some of them play in a band! #Time4Transparency

[PipeBandMan @PipeBandMan1]

Kicking off with a good ‘un. Will @RSPBAHQ disclose what the process is (or whether one exists) for reviewing disparity in adjudication marks, as seen in Grade 2 at the British Championships? Are the adjudicators interviewed, queried or asked for justification? #Time4Transparency