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Melbourne Bagpipers Set World Record with 374 Musicians!

11/12/2025

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On November 12, 2025, 374 bagpipers in Melbourne broke the world record for the largest bagpipe ensemble by performing AC/DC’s It’s a Long Way to the Top.
The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash took place at Federation Square.
The oldest participant was 98 years old.
Rats of Tobruk Pipe Band members joined the performance.
The previous record was 333 pipers, set in Bulgaria in 2012, with thousands in attendance.

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Story summary

On November 12, 2025, 374 bagpipers in Melbourne broke the world record for the largest bagpipe ensemble by performing AC/DC’s It’s a Long Way to the Top.
The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash took place at Federation Square.
The oldest participant was 98 years old.
Rats of Tobruk Pipe Band members joined the performance.
The previous record was 333 pipers, set in Bulgaria in 2012, with thousands in attendance.