The Piping Live! Big Band is set to make a return for its seventh showcase at this year's festival in Glasgow's West End.

Scheduled to take place from August 10 until 18, the band is inviting pipers of all ages and abilities to take part in the iconic event.

On August 12, more than 150 pipers and drummers will gather at Mansfield Park in Partick ranging from young learners to seasoned professionals playing the pipes and drums in their retirement.

All participants will be able to sign up at www.pipinglive.co.uk/pages/piping-live-big-band and become a member of the big band for a £15 registration fee.

This includes the band t-shirt and a donation to a chosen charity.

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The band is open to anyone who plays a practice chanter, bagpipes, snare, bass or tenor drum, or is a drum major.

Coming off a successful run in the West End last year, the event will feature a procession that launches from Mansfield Park at 12pm.

It will make its way to Dumbarton Road and Argyle Street before finishing at the concourse outside Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Finlay MacDonald, artistic director at Piping Live! and director of Piping at the National Piping Centre who will lead the parade, said: "The Piping Live! Big Band parade is one of the highlights of the festival so we’re delighted to bring the showcase back for the seventh time.

"It’s heartwarming to see so many performers of all ages and abilities come together, united by their love of Scottish music.

"It’s always an honour to lead the parade and launch the festivities, while raising money for a great cause."

The event is supporting the Glasgow-based charity Articulate Cultural Trust this year which assists care experienced and marginalised young people in accessing tools to build a fulfilled life.

Michael Archibald, creative changemaker at Articulate Cultural Trust, said: "Thank you Piping Live! for giving Articulate such a wonderful opportunity.

"With the support of the festival, Articulate is able to invest in training and support young people to develop transferable skills and prepare for the world of work."

Julie Pearson, head of events at Glasgow Life, said: "The Big Band is always one of the real highlights of the much-loved, dynamic Piping Live! festival.

"It’s a memorable occasion for everyone taking part and for spectators.

"It’s great to see so many pipers of every age, and at every level, joining forces to parade through the city streets and play together.

"Knowing that, by doing so, they are all playing their part too in raising much-needed funds for a deserving local charity makes this joyous event even more special."

More information can be accessed at www.pipinglive.co.uk.