Who we are

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is one of the leading pipe bands in the world, and the most influential and successful pipe band from Northern Ireland ever.

In 2025, the band made its debut under new leadership for the first time in over 40 years. Pipe Major Matt Wilson, Pipe Sergeant Ben Duncan and Drum Sergeant William Glenholmes led the band to win the 2025 All Ireland Championships and Scottish Championships, as well as finish as runners-up at the 2025 European and World Pipe Band Championships.

Based in Co. Down, the band is representative of Northern Ireland with membership spanning all four corners of the country. In recent years, FMM attracts members from around the globe and has welcome musicians from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Denmark, France, Scotland, England, and of course the north and south of Ireland. The band is exceptionally proud of both its Northern Irish and international status.

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band has become one of the most consistent and decorated competitive pipe bands in history. Though its philosophy has been competition based since its inception in 1945, the band also performs at concerts, festivals, radio and television appearances, and civil and social functions.

Under the historic leadership of former Pipe Major Dr. Richard Parkes MBE, the band won every major championship title available, including:

  • 13 World Pipe Band Championships

  • 28 All Ireland Championships

  • 18 Scottish Championships

  • 13 European Championships

  • 12 Cowal Championships

  • 12 British Championships

  • 5 UK Championships

  • 15 Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) Grade 1 Champions of Champions titles

  • 3 RSPBA ‘Grand Slam’ titles

The band has produced five highly successful albums to date:

  • Début

  • Live in Concert

  • Unplugged

  • RE:CHARGED

  • IMPACT – Live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2016.

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Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band is sponsored by R. G. Hardie & Co Ltd, who provide the band with first-class products to help us play and look our best.

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