A day of World-Class Piping! Here are the results from the 2026 Ian Swinton Open Contest.
First and foremost, thank you to the audience. Your presence makes these events feel like a community event rather than just a competition. To our competitors and judges, many of whom traveled significant distances to be here: your dedication to the craft is what keeps the standard of piping in the Midwest, and beyond so incredibly high.
Finally, a shout-out to the MWPBA staff, whose tireless work ensures these events run like clockwork so everyone can focus on the music.
Piobaireachd
- Nick Hudson
- Zak Read
- Justin Howland
- Andrew Carlisle
MSR
- Jack Williamson
- Derek Midgley
- Nick Hudson
- Andrew Lewis
Overall
- Nick Hudson
- Zak Read
- Andrew Carlisle
- Justin Howland
This year’s adjudicators were Bob Worrall and Jack Lee.