Gemert Fire Brigade Pipes & Drums
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Movement Story
Rank Points Trend
Profile Highlights
Discipline Breakdown
Performance by discipline coming soon.
Band Details
| Location | Gemert, North Brabant |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | - |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | The Netherlands |
| Website | Visit |
About the Band
Gemert Fire Brigade Pipes & Drums is based in Gemert, in the Netherlands. The band grew out of the local volunteer fire brigade and was inspired by the funeral services for New York firefighters killed in the 11 September 2001 attacks, where pipe bands played a prominent role. That example led former members of the Gemert volunteer fire service to form their own pipe band.
The band was officially founded on 7 January 2009 and rehearses at the Gemert fire station. It plays Great Highland bagpipes with Scottish-style drums, wearing a fire brigade uniform with a kilt. Its tartan uses red and yellow references to the fire service and Gemert, while also reflecting the influence of Scottish liberators who introduced pipe music to the area in 1944.
Today, Gemert Fire Brigade Pipes & Drums performs at memorials, public events and cultural occasions, while also offering its own training programme. It is not primarily an active competition band, but remains a distinctive Dutch pipe band with strong fire service and remembrance roots.
Leadership & History
No leadership history is available yet.
Grade History
Competition Results
| Date | Competition | Contest Grade / Section | Place | Set | Rank Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Schottisches Festival Goch | 5 | 3 | March | -7.67 |