Royal New Zealand Pipe Band Association Otago Centre president Brian Coutts said he was pleased with the eight bands which turned out, from Christchurch to Invercargill, and the crowds attracted to the Octagon.
The event used to open Dunedin’s Festival Week, with the Otago Southland provincial contest running for more than 60 years and the "Octagonal Day" had been running for about 20 years.
"We have restarted the solo drumming [division] which had started to die out," Mr Coutts said.
Despite strong winds, especially on Saturday, the judges said the standard of playing was not impaired.
Piping judge Ross Ferguson, of Christchurch, said even though there was only one band in some grades, the standard of the competition was still very good.
"It didn’t detract from the level of performance."
He said the Octagon was a great venue for the contest.
"The good crowds that turn out in Dunedin helps make performing easier for the bands," he said.
Drumming judge Stuart Eeles, of Auckland, said the overall standard across all grades was very good and it was great to see so many young players.
Results: Otago Southland Provincial Contest (Sunday), Grade 1 (1 band entered): City of Invercargill (unopposed). Grade 2 (1 band entered): South Canterbury Highland (unopposed).
Grade 4 (6 bands entered): Canterbury Caledonian 1; City of Invercargill 2;
City of Dunedin 3. Juvenile (3 bands entered): City of Invercargill A 1.
