The Bundanoon Highland Gathering proudly welcomes its first female Drum Major, Chloe Cusack from Manly Warringah Pipe Band, to lead the Massed Pipes and Drums at Brigadoon. 

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Chloe’s musical journey began in 2002 at age 13, and she eventually become Drum Major of Swan Regiment Drums and Pipes in WA, before moving to Sydney in 2014. 

She has performed at major international tattoos, including Edinburgh, Melbourne, and Basel. Highlights include leading the Sydney ANZAC Day massed pipes and drums. 

Known for her passion and humour, she’s even played down a Bunnings toilet aisle! 

She loves seeing the emotion on people’s faces when they hear a tune special to them. 

Outside the band, she’s a program manager with Transport for NSW and lives in Sydney with her husband and young daughter.

Read more about the 2025 Bundanoon Highland Gathering at https://angloandceltic.com/2025/04/01/clans-gather-for-bonny-day-out-in-bundanoon/

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