The Big Rab Show Podcast

Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 511st Episode we catch up with Donald WG. Lindsay following the exciting release of his latest album, Honeymoon Bridge. This plus we catch up on all your listener mail, weekly drone’s and all the news and updates from this past week.

Check out Donald's music here - https://www.donaldwglindsay.com/

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 510th Episode we announce the final nominee’s for the 2026 Big Rab Show Awards. You all have been submitting your nominations in the thousands, and we have finally reached a final 4 in each of our categories. They’re back again for 2026, and good luck to all of our finalists !

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 509th Episode we catch up with Sophie Stringer from the Maket Collective. We hear all about what they’ve been up to, and what their plans are for the future of the collective. Plus we catch up with everything else happening in the piping world, including solo results, recitals, festivals, new albums, and much more !. Yet another packed show !

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 508th Episode we launch the 2026 Big Rab Show Awards ! We detail all the various categories including how you can now nominate your favourites right now !. Plus we catch up with everything in the piping world, including upgrades, and solo results. Yet another packed show !

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 507th Episode we meet the Celtic Pipe Band from Nelson (New Zealand). Plus we catch up with everything in the piping world, including upgrades, and solo results. Yet another packed show !

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 506th Episode we are back in Big Rab Show Studio’s !! Back to business as usual and we do our best to catch up on everything that has happened these last few weeks. We have a crazy amount of Weekly Drones to get through, plus loads of hash tag lists !

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 505th Episode we hang out backstage at the 2026 Belfast International Tattoo ! We bring you all the behind the scenes chat, as we catch up with a lot of the Pipers and Drummers from all around the world, who stepped out on the floor at this amazing event.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 504th Episode we bring you our Episode 500 Celebration event at Piping Live. This was recorded LIVE at the National Piping Centre, at the Piping Live Main Stage. Such an amazing day, shared with good friends, and great music. Thank you to everyone who attended, and to all our amazing artists who hit the big stage to help us celebrate such a huge milestone. We hope you enjoy this live recording, don’t forget to check out the video on our YouTube Channel.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 503rd Episode we bring you our On The Ground Report from Day 2 of the World Pipe Band Championships 2026. We catch action from bands outside and inside the competition circle. We also catch up with quite a few folks along the way and we bring you all along with us for this packed show.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 502nd Episode we bring you a full On The Ground Report from Day 1 at the World Pipe Band Championships 2026. Hang out with Rab as we walk around Glasgow Green and take in the sights, sounds, and everything the Worlds has to offer.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 501st Episode we wrap up everything at the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships. We welcome the team back as we discuss everything from food and portaloos, security and the all important results.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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Welcome to The Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 500th Episode we gather The Big Rab Show Team, and attempt to predict the potential winners for the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships. Please keep in mind that this is not to be taken seriously, but rather a discussion on those bands and Drum Majors we’re excited to see. We are so excited for the biggest weekend in Piping and Drumming, and we want to wish you all the best of luck for the Big Yin !

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 499th Episode we bring you our 2026 Piping Live Festival Preview Pod. We chat with musical director Finlay MacDonald as we hear all about what this festival has in store for us. We also catch up with your weekly drones, listener mail and of course all the news and updates from this past week.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 498th Episode we wrap up everything at the 4th Major Championship of the season, the Scottish Championships in Dumbarton. With so much to discuss, where do we start? Things are really hotting up ahead of the big yin in August ! We also catch up with your weekly drones, listener mail and of course all the news and updates from this past week.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 497th Episode we preview the 4th Major Championship of the season, the Scottish Championships in Dumbarton. Who do we believe will be the bands or drum majors to watch for this one? Will we receive any great shocks ahead of the Big Yin in Glasgow? We also catch up with your weekly drones, listener mail and of course all the news and updates from this past week.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 496th Episode we catch up with all the all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week. We also chat about just what have we learned so far this season? We are at the mid-way point, so are there any clear things we should have learned?

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 495th Episode we wrap up everything from the All-Ireland Championships 2026. We include some of the amazing performances from Grade 2, and 1 as we review all aspects of this amazing competition. All this plus we check out the draw for the World Pipe Band Championships, and catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 494th Episode we wrap up everything from the 3rd Major Championship of the season, the European Championships. Grade by grade, band by band; there are so many stories to tell. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 493rd Episode we preview the third major championship of the season, the European Championships. Grade by grade, band by band; there are so many stories to tell. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

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Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast. In this our 492nd Episode we wrap up everything from the 2nd Major Championship of the season, the UK Championships in Belfast. Grade by grade, band by band; there are so many stories to tell, including the review of the venue, venders and every aspect of such a packed day of piping action. All this plus we catch up with all the usual news and views from around the piping world this last week.

Don’t forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!

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We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out.

Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch. Or help support us via our Patreon page.

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