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A huge congratulations to the following RSPBANI Drum Majors and band's on their prizes at the World Championships which took place today on Glasgow Green
A special congratulations to our new World Champions - Emma Barr (Adult DM), Gransha (Grade 4b), Sgt Walker Memorial (Drums 4b), McNeillstown (Band & Drum Corps Grade 4a) and Field Marshall Montgomery (Grade 1)
Also a huge congratulations to Emma Barr who lifted the Supreme Champion of Champion title in the Adult Drum Major Grade and to Closkelt who are Grade 2 Supreme Champion of Champions
Drum Majors
Junior
3rd Lewis Anderson Crozier Memorial
4th Leanne Crooks Syerla and district
5th Zara Cupples cullybackey
Juvenile
4th Emily Crooks McNeillstown
6th Rebecca Hamilton Tullylagan
Adult
1st Emma Barr Field Marshal Montgomery
2nd Andrea McKeown Gibson Battlehill
5th Alicia Dickson Hamilton Matt Boyd
6th Jason Price Ravara
Supreme Champion of Champion
Emma Barr
Bands
Grade 4B
Drums Sgt Walker Memorial
1st Gransha
Grade 4A
Drums McNeillstown
1st McNeillstown
4th Kildoag
Grade 3B
2nd Battlehill
3rd St Mary's Derrytrasna
5th Clogher & District
Grade 2
3rd Closkelt
Supreme Champion of Champions
Closkelt
Grade 1
1st Field Marshal Montgomery
Grade 1 MSR Field Marshal Montgomery
Grade 1 Medley Field Marshal Montgomery
Now that the Pipe Band Contest season has come to an end, a little earlier than usual; the President, Chairman, Officers and Executive Committee of RSPBANI and indeed all who have been involved in delivering our outdoor contests want to express our appreciation to all who competed, participated and came along to support our events. We were indeed blessed with good weather and there was a wonderful friendly family feeling at the competitions.
Many of our Bands and Drum Majors are very busy making the final preparations for the annual mass departure to Glasgow for the World Championships. We wish all our Bands and Drum Majors the very best for the weekend ahead, let us strive for World’s success and have a very enjoyable weekend in Glasgow whatever the results. RSPBANI are rightly very proud of all of those involved in whatever way in our musical community.
Ray Hall Winston Pinkerton
Chairman President
The entries for the NI Novice Solo Piping and Drumming Championships 2018 are now open and will take place on the 15th of September at Lisnagarvey High School, Lisburn.
To enter:
- Login to the site.
- Click on 'My Account' (Top of page).
- Click on the 'Soloist' Tab.
- Click 'Enter 2018 Competitions' link.
Please note changes to the Syllabus for 2018 which is attached.
Please note payment for entries must be paid in advance and will not be accepted on the day.
If you have not paid your entry in advance you will not be permitted to play.
If anyone has any issues or would like assistance, please contact Danielle on danielle.mccartney@rspbani.org
The entries for the All Ireland Solo Piping and Drumming Championships 2018 are now open and will take place on the 15th of September at Lisnagarvey High School, Lisburn.
To enter:
- Login to the site.
- Click on 'My Account' (Top of page).
- Click on the 'Soloist' Tab.
- Click 'Enter 2018 Competitions' link.
Please note changes to the Syllabus for 2018 which is attached.
Please note payment for entries must be paid in advance and will not be accepted on the day.
If you have not paid your entry in advance you will not be permitted to play.
If anyone has any issues or would like assistance, please contact Danielle on danielle.mccartney@rspbani.org
Drum Major dress time at the North West Championships is 11.a.m.
A First in The Pipe Band Scene
The RSPBANI was delighted to celebrate Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE and the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band at the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Championships on Saturday, 4th August, for the band’s special award and recognition at the TG4 Gradam Ceoil earlier this year. The TG4 Gradam Ceoil are the ‘Oscars’ of traditional Irish music and 2018 marked the first time in their history that a pipe band was featured at the event, both as an award recipient and feature performance.
“Our aim is to celebrate the music of pipe bands and support our Northern Irish bands in gaining recognition on local, national and international stages,” said RSPBANI President, Winston Pinkerton. “We are very proud of Field Marshal Montgomery leading the way in bridging a gap in our island’s musical cultures and hope to see much more of our musical traditions coming together in the future.”
Click here http://bit.ly/2vvKfr6 to see the band’s performance at the TG4 Gradam Ceoil from February at the Belfast Waterfront. More highlights from the night include P/M Richard Parkes MBE welcoming His Excellency Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland http://bit.ly/2Mp47me and FMM pipers Bradley, Kris and Glenn welcoming His Excellency in true Great Highland Bagpipes style http://bit.ly/2KC2YpN
Champions of Champions – Portrush
Saturday, 11th August 2018
Notice of Venue Changes
Due to circumstances beyond the control of the RSPBANI, all events will take place in the area adjacent to the Portush Recreation Grounds. Please see the below map for details of new competition, parking and vendor areas and road closures.
Parking
Limited parking is available at the Recreation Grounds Tennis Court via rear entrance. Additional parking locations: East Strand Car Park, The Bowl opposite the East Strand Car Park, West Bay grass and tarmac, and Dunluce Centre from Fire Station. Limited disabled parking on part of Landsdowne Road, on the day, accessed from Causeway View on a first come first served basis. All are park-and-walk to Landsdowne.
Road Closures and Restrictions
Landsdowne Road is closed from 12 noon Friday 10th August, to the public, from Ramore Avenue to Bath Road. Landsdowne Crescent will be open to through traffic but expect delays. Please observe No Waiting restrictions prior to and during the event.
Find out more throughout this week at fb.com/rspbani
The draw for the North West Championships in Portrush is now online and can be accessed by clicking here.
Grade 2 bands please note that's it's March, Strathspey and Reel.
