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A logo that reads "12,000 Miles" and features the Sky Tower.

36m

A spellbinding insight into the journey New Zealanders take to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.

Produced by Telling Lives for the RNZPBA and hosted on RNZ

3 episodes

Ground Work

In the first of a three-part series, bands from Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland travel to Scotland to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships.
Episode 1
36m

Circadian Clocks

In part two of 12,000 Miles, we follow four Kiwi bands as they land in Glasgow, adjust to the time difference, and prepare for their first competitions.
Episode 2
33m

'The Green'

In our final episode, it's down to the wire as the bands face the judges in their final performances.
Episode 3
34m

Trailers & bonus video

Trailer

12,000 Miles is a spellbinding insight into the journey New Zealanders take to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.
3m

Produced by

Telling Lives

Proudly supported by

The Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association

Proudly supported by

Pub Charity Limited

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