The annual "Ipswich - Gathering of the Clans" was held today in Ipswich, west of Brisbane. Ten bands competed in very warm conditions. The day also featured a solo piping and drumming competition. Results of the band competition were as follows:

Grade 2
St Andrew's was the only band competing

Grade 4
1st: Queensland Police Juvenile
2nd: Bellinger River
3rd: BBC Old Collegians
Best Pipe Corps: Qld Police Juvenile
Best Drum Corps: Ipswich Thistle

Drum Majors' Competition:
1st: Brian May (Ipswich Thistle)
2nd: Josh Harris (St Andrew's)
3rd: Joe McGhee (Ipswich Thistle)

Further information can be found at ipswichthistle.org.au.