Michael Campbell

Michael Campbell was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and grew up in the small community of Ohio, Antigonish County. He began piping at the age of 9 as a student of Pipe Major Ian McKinnon, now of Rawlin’s Cross fame. Over the years, he has played in several Pipe Bands throughout the Province. In 1989, Michael joined the Canadian Army Reserves as a piper with The Nova Scotia Highlanders. In 1998, he moved to Sydney, and transferred to The Cape Breton Highlanders where he was appointed Pipe Major in 2008, a position he held until 2019. Throughout his time in the Canadian Army Reserves, Michael has proudly represented Canada on numerous national and international events. Presently, Michael is a Warrant Officer with the CBH and Senior Instructor of the Pipes and Drums. In 1992, Michael was invited to join The Cape Breton Bicentennial Dancers, under the direction of the late Eileen (Pottie) Forrester to attend an international festival in Scotland. This led to a partnership that over the years led to many local, national and international events. He is thrilled to be playing in his first Celtic Colours, honouring the legacy of Eileen Forrester.

The Legacies of Jean and Eileen

CONCERT

Friday, October 16 • 7:30pm

The Barra MacNeils
Brenda Stubbert
& Tracey Bailey
Kimberley Fraser
Malcolm MacNeil
The Forrester Dancers
The Forrester Sisters
Shawn MacDonald
& Dan MacDonald
& Susan MacLean
Michael Campbell
Robyn Cathcart
& Margaret MacPherson
& Breagh Kelly

The names Jean MacNeil and Eileen Forrester are synonymous with traditional Cape Breton step dance, highland dance, and music. Tonight family, friends,...MORE

Savoy Theatre

Glace Bay

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Michael Campbell

Festival Performances

The Legacies of Jean and Eileen

Friday, October 16 • 7:30pm