Key Facts
• November 2025: Event held in Melbourne, Australia, aiming for a world record.
• 374 participants performed AC/DC’s ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top.’
• Previous record: 333 participants in Bulgaria (2012).
• Location: Near where AC/DC filmed the song’s music video in 1976.
• Participants included a 98-year-old and original music video collaborators.
• Event successfully broke the world record for largest bagpipe ensemble.
Summary
In November 2025, 374 people gathered in Melbourne, Australia, to perform AC/DC’s iconic song ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top’ on bagpipes, breaking the previous world record of 333 participants set in Bulgaria in 2012. The event took place near the location where AC/DC filmed the song’s music video in 1976, adding historical significance. Participants ranged from a 98-year-old to original collaborators from the music video. This successful attempt set a new record for the largest bagpipe ensemble, celebrating both music and cultural heritage.
