Pipe band
Colchester City Pipe Band
Colchester, Essex, England
About the band
Colchester City Pipe Band is a civilian pipe band based in Colchester, Essex. It was formed in 2009 as Colchester and District Pipes and Drums, also known as CADPAD, and later performed as Colchester Pipes and Drums.
The band adopted the name Colchester City Pipe Band when Colchester received city status. It represents the city at engagements across the United Kingdom and Europe, including community celebrations, tattoos, civic occasions, and remembrance ceremonies.
Band members have participated in the annual Operation Market Garden commemorations in Arnhem, Netherlands, and the War Widows Association remembrance event at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.
Visit the official Colchester City Pipe Band website for current events, performances, booking information, photographs, and videos.
RSPBA record
The RSPBA band register lists the following entries, checked 3 October 2026. Grades and registration status are a snapshot of that register and may differ from the 2026 championship grades below.
| RSPBA band number | Branch | Grade | Pipe major | Registration status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 841 | London and South of England | FOUR B | Not listed | Not Registered |
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