Lorient, Brittany — August 2025 — Congratulations to Stuart Easton of Palmerston North, New Zealand, who won the Piobaireachd competition at the prestigious Festival Interceltique de Lorient. Held at the Palais des Congrès as part of the week-long Celtic festival, the event brought together leading solo pipers from across the Celtic world.

 

In the final round, Stuart performed Lament for the Children to secure first place.

 

Results:

1st: Stuart Easton (New Zealand) — Lament for the Children

2nd: Alex Meunier (Brittany) — Melbank’s Salute

3rd: Andrew Carlisle (Northern Ireland) — Lament for Donald Duaghal MacKay

4th: Alastair Donaghy (Northern Ireland) — Beloved Scotland

5th: Josh Chandler (Australia) — Desperate Battle