The Tenterfield Highlanders Pipe Band has been going for 40 years playing bagpipes across the shire at community events, often for free.
State MP Janelle Saffin announced $22,260 funding for the band’s renewal project.
Ms Saffin, who also made a small donation to cover the band’s office equipment, said the State Government funding will be used to buy new equipment, including musical instruments and uniforms.
“The band is actively recruiting new band members, re-engaging with past members and reaching out to new residents who have moved to Tenterfield and would like to learn the pipes and drums. Tuition is free and all equipment is supplied,” Ms Saffin said.
Tenterfield Highlanders Pipe Band president and drum major Patrick Pickett has said the funding boost is “beyond what we could have hoped for.”
Members of the band had a shocked and ecstatic response, Mr Pickett said.
“Things within our business plan for the band that were only aspirational a week ago can now move much closer to reality,” he said.
“Music adds so much to many of our community events and it also brings joy to so many people.”
This information was provided by the office of Janelle Saffin MP.