Pipe band
Bagad Cap Caval
Plomeur, Bigoudens, France
pipeband in plomeur france
Bagad Cap Caval (Bagad is the Breton word to describe this group of instruments & musicians) are a musical outfit including bombardes, Scottish bagpipes, sidedrums and various items of percussion.
It is based in Plomeur, in the Bigouden region of Brittany. Since 1996, the band has competed in the Grade 1 Breton Championship and is amongst the most successful bands in the Grade.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 468 | OVERSEAS PIPE BAND | TWO | Sylvain Hamon | Registered |
The band appears in the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships results in Grade 2. Friday results cover the juvenile and novice juvenile sections.