February is generally the first month for EUSPBA sanctioned bagpipe competitions in the Northeast. This month there are 2 competitions. The first is Rose & Shamrock Festival in Lancaster, PA on February 8th.
Cristopher Rodriguez was awarded the North American Amateur Piobaireachd Championship Grade 2 award on Friday, January 17th, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. There were 15 registrants for the competition, with 11 actually competing.
On January 9th the Peacock TV show The Traitors premiered its first episode of season 3. The launch of the new season included several press releases and public stunts to promote the first time airing.
