Welcome to the Queensland Highlanders

The Queensland Highlanders was formed in 1996 by Fraser Martin and a small group of dedicated musicians keen to build an exciting pipe band from the ground up. Despite the relatively short history of the band, it has enjoyed a high level of success in both competitive and entertainment endeavours.

The Queensland Highlanders last overseas trip to Scotland in 2001, resulted in the band winning the coveted WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS in Grade 2, becoming the first civilian pipe band from Australia to win this title. This achievement followed the Band's first venture overseas to the World Championships in 2000, when it placed 5th in Grade 2.

The Queensland Highlanders went on to win the Australian Pipe Band Championships in Grade 1 in 2004. Following on from this was a 2nd place at the 2006 Australian Pipe Band Championships.

The Band organisation consists of approximately 50 players, including a No 2 Band, and is led by Pipe Major JASON PALFREY and Drum Sergeant STUART PALFREY.