Donnie Munro, former Runrig frontman and critically acclaimed solo artist, is to be Chieftain of Piping At Forres for 2016.
Donnie Munro said: “‘I am deeply honoured to have been invited to act as Chieftain for this highly prestigious international event. Pipe Band Music has undergone enormous changes over the years and the professionalism, the quality of musicianship and complexity of performance, is now quite outstanding. I am sure this will be a fantastic day out for everyone.’
Alan James Chairman of Forres Events Ltd said: “Donnie is a well-known and much loved figure on the Scottish music scene and we are delighted to have him as Chieftain 2016. This is such a wonderful event and a great day out for all the family with so much to do across the park for all ages and interests not least the quality of the bands. I urge you to buy tickets early to avoid queuing on the day and look forward to seeing you on the 25th June.”
Donnie will also perform at a charity dinner hosted by the Forres Rotary Club in Grant Park on the Friday Night in aid of Archie’s Foundation and Maggie’s Highland.