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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T183000
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SUMMARY:RSPBANI75 - Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:🎟️Tickets now on sale!\n🗓️21st February\n🕰️ 6:30pm\n📍La Mon Hotel & Country Club \nAs part of our RSPBANI75 celebrations\, we are hosting a Formal Gala Dinner to celebrate the proud history of the organisation we’ve built together\, the partnerships formed\, the music\, the community and the progress driven by our bandspeople. \nThis event will be a formal black-tie dinner\, with dancing and live entertainment. \nWe will also be running a charity raffle on the evening with some fantastic prizes up for grabs! Proceeds will go to Pipe Band College Northern Ireland to support our future pipers\, drummers and Drum Majors! \nLet’s come together to honour the past\, celebrate the present\, and look forward to the future. \n🎟️ Book your tickets here \nEvent Information\n\nTicket price:\n£60.00 per person – discounted to £55.00 per person when booking 10 or more tickets.\nTables seat:\n10 people max\nDrinks reception on arrival with three-courses.\n-Starter: Cream of Vegetable Soup\n-Main: Supreme of Co. Down Chicken with savoury stuffing\, honey & thyme sauce\, and seasonal vegetables.\n-Dessert: Raspberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake\n-Tea and Coffee\nSpecial Dietary requirements can be specified when booking tickets\nLive Music\nfrom The Merchants live six-piece band.\nCharity Raffle\nin aid of the Pipe Band College Northern Ireland\, supporting tomorrow’s pipers\, drummers and Drum Majors!\nSpecial Room Rate Available\nSpecial Event rates available include full use of the Country Club during stay.\n– Single B&B £145\n– Double/Twin B&B £165\nGuests should contact La Mon Hotel directly on tel. 028 9044 8631 and quote ‘RSPBANI75 21.02.26\n\nFor any general queries relating to this event\, please email rspbani75@rspbani.org or contact the office daily on tel. 0752 636 3296.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/rspbani75-gala/
LOCATION:La Mon Hotel and Country Club\, 41 Gransha Rd\,\, Comber\, Newtownards\, Co Down\, BT23 5RF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
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SUMMARY:Branch Meeting - Apr 2026
DESCRIPTION:The next Branch Meeting will be held via zoom on Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 7:30pm. \n  \n 1st April\n 7:30pm\nonline via Zoom \n\n\n\nZoom meeting login details\, agenda and previous minutes have be sent to all band secretaries’ emails. \n  \n\n\nWe encourage all our band secretaries to attend or to send another band representative to hear latest updates and to have their opportunity to raise any present queries or issues just ahead of the season starting.\n\n If your band did not receive notification of this meeting\, or if you have changed your registered band secretary email address\, please contact secretary@rspbani.org to update.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/branch-meeting-apr-2026/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Branch Executive":MAILTO:secretary@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
CREATED:20260128T112846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T143122Z
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SUMMARY:UK Solo Drumming Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:RSPBA United Kingdom Solo Snare Drumming Championships 2026\nThe RPSBA United Kingdom Solo Drumming hosted by The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch will take place on Friday 17th April in Cookstown High School. Start time will be 5pm. \nIn addition to the Adult Grade\, where competitors play for the Bobby Rea cup and one of six coveted semi-final spots in the World Solo Drumming Championships later in the year\, there will be five Juvenile section grades – in line with the grades at the World Solo Drumming. \nEvent Info \nEvent times \n\nDoors open: 4:15pm.\nFirst competitor performances: 5:00pm.\n\n\nCompetitor Registration: \n\nOn arrival\, please proceed to Boys’ Gym.\nThrough the main doors of Coolnafranky Building and turn right. \n\n\nAdmission for spectators: \n\n£5.00 for all non-competitors.\nCash\, card and contactless accepted.\nCompetitors and their accompanying pipers do not need to pay admission.\n\n\nParking \n\nPlease park considerately within the school grounds.\nAny cars parked inappropriately will be asked to move.\n\n\nFood & Drink \n\nThere will be no catering available on-site at this event.\n\n\nUnacceptable Behaviour \n\nPlease demonstrate respect at all times.\nThis event is made possible with the help of our volunteers who are on duty to help and assist you.\nThere is a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and event officials.\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the solos on the main 2026 results page. \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nJUVENILE\nSECTION\nCRITERIA\nPLAYING REQUIREMENTS\n\n\n1\nAged under 14 years on the 1st November 2025 and registered with a Band Graded; Novice Juvenile or Grade 4.\n8 Parts of Quick March tempo in 2/4 time signature\, tunes from the RSPBA Approved List\n\n\n2\nAged 14 years and over and under 18 years on the 1st November 2025 and registered with a Band Graded; Novice Juvenile or Grade 4.\n8 Parts of Quick March tempo in 2/4 time signature\, tunes from the RSPBA Approved List\n\n\n3\nAged under 14 years on the 1st November 2025 and registered with a Band Graded; Novice Juvenile\, Grade 4\, Juvenile\, Grade 3\, Grade 2 or Grade 1.\nMarch\, Strathspey and Reel\, to be played without stopping in between tunes. Minimum of FOUR parts each tune.\n\n\n4\nAged 14 years and over and under 16 years on the 1st November 2025 and registered with a Band Graded; Novice Juvenile\, Grade 4\, Juvenile\, Grade 3\, Grade 2 or Grade 1.\nMarch\, Strathspey and Reel\, to be played without stopping in between tunes. Minimum of FOUR parts each tune.\n\n\n5\nAged 16 years and over and under 18 years on the 1st November 2025 and registered with a Band Graded; Novice Juvenile\, Grade 4\, Juvenile\, Grade 3\, Grade 2 or Grade 1.\nMarch\, Strathspey and Reel\, to be played without stopping in between tunes. Minimum of FOUR parts each tune.\n\n\nAdult \nSnare\nOpen to those Aged 18 years or over on the 1st November and registered with a Band Graded; Grade 4\, Grade 3\, Grade 2 or Grade 1\nMarch\, Strathspey and Reel\, to be played without stopping in between tunes.  Minimum of FOUR parts each tune.\nTwo MSRs to be submitted and will be drawn on the line.\n\n\n\n\nFor further details on playing requirements click here. \nRules \n\n\n\n\n\nContest run under RSPBA rules.\nAll competitors must be registered members of an RSPBA Pipe Band or Overseas Pipe Band Association that is affiliated to the RSPBA.\nAll competitors must wear band uniform.\nContests to be adjudicated by RSPBA approved drumming adjudicators.\nSIX places for the World Solo Drumming Semi-Final event will be awarded at this qualifying event\nThe highest placed players who have not already pre-qualified for the 2026 Adult World Solo Drumming Championship shall be granted a semi-final place.\nEntry fee for this event is £10 (Adult grade) and £5 (Juvenile grades)\, which is non-refundable.\nClosing Date – Wednesday 25th March 2026\nNo late entries will be accepted.\nFurther entry fee payable for World Solo Drumming Event 2026.\nDraw will be published on RSPBANI branch website\nEntries via RSPBANI branch website (below)\nResults available here after the event has completed
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/uk-solo-drumming-championships-2026/
LOCATION:Cookstown High School\, Coolnafranky Demesne\, Cookstown\, Co. Tyrone\, BT80 8PQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle McCartney":MAILTO:secretary@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T180000
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SUMMARY:Ulster Piping & Drumming Solo Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Event Info \nTimes and Locations \n\nDoors open: 9:00am.\nFirst competitor performances: 10:00am.\nAll practice rooms are located in Coolnafranky Building.\nPiping & Bass/Tenor competitions will take place in the Coolnafranky Building.\nSnare competitions will take place in Block 2 (same as last year).\nNovice prizes will be announced in the Boys’ Gym (Coolnafranky Building) at approx 1:00pm.\nMain prizes will be announced in the Millar Hall (Coolnafranky Building) at the end of the day\, when both A Grade Piping and A Grade Drumming have concluded.\n\n\nCompetitor Registration \n\nOn arrival\, please proceed to Boys’ Gym (Coolnafranky Building)\nThrough the main doors and turn right.\nAll solo trophies should be taken to this area also.\nA reminder that no band / drum major trophies should be brought to this event. (See here)\n\n\nAdmission for spectators \n\n£5.00 for all non-competitors. An event programme will be included.\nCash\, card and contactless accepted.\nCompetitors and their accompanying pipers do not need to pay admission.\n\n\nParking \n\nPlease park considerately within the school grounds.\nAny cars parked inappropriately will be asked to move.\n\n\nFood & Drink \n\nCatering will be available on-site\, provided by Glaze & Roll.\n\n\nUnacceptable Behaviour \n\nPlease demonstrate respect at all times.\nThis event is made possible with the help of our volunteers who are on duty to help and assist you.\nThere is a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and event officials.\n\nSyllabus is available here\nEntry forms are below \nEntries close: Monday 23rd March 2026 \nEmail secretary@rspbani.org with any queries or issues \nResults \nResults will be published after the solos on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/ulstersolos2026/
LOCATION:Cookstown High School\, Coolnafranky Demesne\, Cookstown\, Co. Tyrone\, BT80 8PQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle McCartney":MAILTO:secretary@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
CREATED:20260320T142150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T220320Z
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SUMMARY:Co. Down Section Indoor Pipe Band Competition
DESCRIPTION:Admission & Carparking\n\nAdmission for spectators: \n\nAdmission is free.\nProgrammes are available for £1 – cash only\n\n\nCar Parking information \n\nSee the images below for information on car parking\n\nDraw \nCo. Down Section Indoor Contest Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nIndoor-Draw-2026\nSyllabus \nSyllabus is available here \nEmail codownsection@hotmail.com with any queries or issues \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\nMedley (5 to 7 minutes) [submit 1]\n\n\nGrade 2\nMSR [submit 1]\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMedley (3 to 5 minutes)\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Information \nCatering will be available onsite from Glaze & Roll. \nResults \nResults will be published after the indoors on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/downindoors26/
LOCATION:Dromore High School\, 31 Banbridge Road\, Dromore\, BT25 1ND
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co Down Section":MAILTO:codownsection@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
CREATED:20260319T151118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T093022Z
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SUMMARY:Mid Ulster Piping Quartet Contest
DESCRIPTION:Event Info \nTimes and Locations \n\nDoors open: 9:30am.\nFirst competitor performances: 11:00am.\nCookstown Primary School\nThis is the building at the bottom of the grounds\, on your right when you come through the gates from the main road\n\nBand Registration \n\nPlease register on arrival at Cookstown Primary School\nEach band has been allocated a practice room\n\nAdmission for spectators \n\n£5.00 for all non-competitors. An event programme will be included.\nCash\, card and contactless accepted.\n\nParking \n\nPlease park considerately within the school grounds.\nPlease do not park on the grass.\nAny cars parked inappropriately will be asked to move.\n\nFood & Drink \n\nCatering will be available on-site\, provided by Kitty’s Kitchen\n\nSafeguarding \n\nSafeguarding Information can be found here\n\nUnacceptable Behaviour \n\nPlease demonstrate respect at all times.\nThis event is made possible with the help of our volunteers who are on duty to help and assist you.\nThere is a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and event officials.\n\nSyllabus \nSyllabus is available here \nEmail secretary@rspbani.org with any queries or issues \nDraw \nMid Ulster Piping Quartet Contest Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI_Mid_Ulster_Quartets_Draw_v4\nResults \nResults will be published after the contest on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/quartets2026/
LOCATION:Cookstown Primary School\, Molesworth St\, Cookstown\, BT80 8NX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
CREATED:20260321T192831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164903Z
UID:12695-1779534000-1779559200@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Co. Fermanagh Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Directions \nGoogle Maps ref: maps.app.goo.gl/DzHrkHFFUphZtKws5  \n\nDirections from Belfast \n\nTake the M1 south towards Dungannon\nContinue on the A4 towards Ballygawley roundabout\nTake 3rd exit for Ballygawley and head for Omagh\nAfter a few miles\, take left towards Fintona\nContinue west towards Dromore\nFrom Dromore\, head south west towards Irvinestown\nWhen in Irvinestown\, turn left into Main Street\, at the bottom\, cross the roundabout down between Necarne Arms and clocktown into Castle Street.\nAt the end of Castle Street you will come to the entrance to Necarne Estate.\nNote: Castle Street is narrow with two-way traffic and has two speed ramps.\n\n\nDirections from Enniskillen \n\nTake the A32 towards Irvinestown\nWhen in Irvinestown\, turn left into Mill Street.\nAt the end of Mill Street\, at the roundabout\, you will see Mahon’s Hotel on your right and clocktower on left.\nTurn left into Castle Street.\nAt the end of Castle Street you will come to the entrance to Necarne Estate.\nNote: Castle Street is narrow with two-way traffic and has two speed ramps.\n\n\nDirections from Omagh \n\nTake the A32 Clanabogan Road towards Dromore\nFrom Dromore\, head south west towards Irvinestown\nWhen in Irvinestown\, turn left into Main Street\, at the bottom\, cross the roundabout down between Necarne Arms and clocktown into Castle Street.\nAt the end of Castle Street you will come to the entrance to Necarne Estate.\nNote: Castle Street is narrow with two-way traffic and has two speed ramps.\n\nCastle Street \nNecarne entrance  \nAdmission & Carparking \nEvent Admission \n\n£5.00 per car\nCard\, Contactless & Cash accepted\n\nGeneral Parking \n\nParking is available on site – please adhere to all instructions from event staff at the entrance gate.\n\nAccessible Parking \n\nProvision for a reasonable amount of accessible car parking for Blue Badge holders is available.\nThis is allocated on a first come\, first served basis.\nWhen full capacity for this area has been reached\, you will have to use general parking.\nPlease present your blue badge at the entrance and you will be directed to the accessible car parking zone. \nThis blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day.\nEntry to this zone will be denied if you do not present a valid blue badge.\n\nBand Coach Parking \n\nBand coaches must only park at the designated coach parking zone\nPlease contact neilstronge@hotmail.com to arrange\nPasses will be issued 48hrs before the event\n\nMotorhomes \n\nMotorhomes are permitted but must park in the designated Motorhome parking zone\nPlease contact neilstronge@hotmail.com to arrange\nOvernight parking must be arranged with Castle Irvine directly. \n\nInformation for Bands \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated area.\nGazebos must not be erected outside of this area or they will be asked to move.\nYou may only erect a band gazebo at this event if you have applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit.\nIf you still need to apply\, please see 🔗Gazebo Application Form\nIf you have already applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit for this event\, and your band is entered\, a gazebo parking pass will be emailed out to you 48hrs before the event.\nYou must provide evidence of Public Liability Insurance schedule when applying for your permit online\nIf event organisers request gazebos to be taken down during the event for safety reasons\, this must be complied with\n\nPractice/Tuning \n\nWhen your band is practising/tuning\, you must be aware of your proximity to any band and/or drum major contest arenas and must ensure that you do not get too close as to cause interference with them\nFinal Tuning will be clearly identifiable\nBands should only sound within the final tuning area to ensure there is no interference with any contest arenas for bands or Drum Majors\nBands should follow any requests from RSPBA Directors\, Branch Stewards or Section Representatives regarding this and this must complied with\n\nFinale \n\nThe finale will be a massed band\, advancing playing “The Battle’s O’er”.\nBands should start preparing at the conclusion of Grade 1 competition.\n(The last band plays at 16:20hrs) \nAll bands and Drum Majors must be in place no later than 16:55hrs to ensure that the massed band finale commences promptly at 17:00hrs.\nDrum majors must not flourish during the preparation of the massed band.\nNominated lead bands are: Irvine Memorial\, Matt Boyd Memorial\, and Syerla & District. These bands should be centre of the front row and aim to be in place no later than 16:50hrs.\nBands and drum majors should follow all instructions from the Senior Drum Major Charlotte Ruddock and Branch/Section Stewards.\n\nGeneral Information \nProgrammes \n\nWill be available to purchase from the Registration Tent at a cost of £3.00.  Cash\, card and contactless is accepted.\n\nFood/Drink \n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors on the day.  Please note\, some may only take cash.\n\nBarbeques \n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event.\n\nToilet Facilities \n\nToilets and Portaloos will be available at the event and will be detailed on the map within the programme.\nPlease show respect to users of Accessible facilities as not all disabilities are visible.\n\nFirst Aid \n\nAccredited First Aid will be available at the contest area and will be detailed on the map within the programme.\n\nLost Persons \n\nPlease report any lost persons immediately to any Branch/Section officials on duty.\n\nDrones \n\nDrones are not permitted to be flown above any crowd or public event.  This restriction applies to all drones\, regardless of size and weight.  This is to ensure public safety and to minimise the risk of accidents or injuries.\n\nLitter \n\nPlease dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the contest area and band practice/tuning area.  Bands are responsible for clearing any practice space they occupy at the end of the event.\n\nDogs \n\nAssistance dogs are welcome at this event.\nWell-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a short lead and must be able to cope with large crowds and loud noises.\nPlease ensure any dogs barking do not interfere with performances.\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins.\n\nSafeguarding \n\nSafeguarding Information can be found here\n\nUnacceptable Behaviour \n\nThis event is made possible with the help of our volunteers who are on duty to help and assist you – please demonstrate respect to them always.\nThere is a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and event officials.\n\nRecording & Photographs \n\nVideo recordings\, audio recordings or photographs are not permitted without written permission from The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch prior to the commencement of the Championships.\n\nTourist Information \n\nFor things to see and do around the area and the wider Fermanagh & Omagh District area\, please see:\n🔗www.fermanaghlakelands.com and 🔗www.exploreomaghsperrins.com\nFor information regarding Castle Irvine Necarne Estate\, please see 🔗www.castleirvine.com\n\nBand Draw \nBand Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Co.-Fermanagh-2026_Draw_v3\nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Dress time is 11:00\nDrum Major Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Co.-Fermanagh-2026_DM_Draw_v2\nSyllabus \nSyllabus is available here \nThis event is organised by the County Fermanagh Section. If you have any queries\, please e-mail neilstronge@hotmail.co.uk.  \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\nMedley (5 to 7 minutes)\n\n\nGrade 2\nMSR\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMedley (3 to 5 minutes)\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\n\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/fermanagh26/
LOCATION:Necarne Estate\, Irvinestown\, County Fermanagh\, BT94 1EB
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co Fermanagh Section":MAILTO:neilstronge@hotmail.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
CREATED:20260323T114218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T153719Z
UID:12723-1780743600-1780768800@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Mid Ulster Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Admission & Carparking \nEvent Admission \n\n£5.00 per car\nCard\, Contactless & Cash accepted\n\nGeneral Parking \n\nParking is available on site – please adhere to all instructions from event staff at the entrance gate.\n\nAccessible Parking \n\nProvision for a limited amount of accessible car parking for Blue Badge holders is available.\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form 🔗Click Here \nWhen full capacity for this area has been reached\, the application system will close and you will have to use general parking.\nA reminder that you will only gain entry to the accessible parking zone if you present the unique accessible parking pass together with a valid blue badge.\nThis blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day.\nEntry to this zone will be denied if you do not present both parking pass & blue badge\n\nBand Coach Parking \n\nBand coaches must only park at the designated coach parking zone\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form 🔗Click Here\nPasses will be issues 48hrs before the event\n\nMotorhomes \n\nMotorhomes are permitted but must park in the designated Motorhome parking zone\nOvernight parking is not available on site\n\nInformation for Bands \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated area (on the hill)\nGazebos must not be erected on the football pitches where the arenas are located\nYou may only erect a band gazebo at this event if you have applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit\nIf you still need to apply\, please see 🔗Gazebo Application Form\nIf you have already applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit for this event\, and your band is entered\, a gazebo parking pass will be emailed out to you 48hrs before the event\nYou must provide evidence of Public Liability Insurance schedule when applying for your permit online\nIf event organisers request gazebos to be taken down during the event for safety reasons\, this must be complied with\n\nPractice/Tuning \n\nWhen your band is practising/tuning\, you must be aware of your proximity to any band and/or drum major contest arenas and must ensure that you do not get too close as to cause interference with them\nFinal Tuning will be clearly identifiable\nBands should only sound within the final tuning area to ensure there is no interference with any contest arenas for bands or Drum Majors\nBands should follow any requests from RSPBA Directors\, Branch Stewards or Section Representatives regarding this and this must complied with\n\nFinale \n\nThe finale will be a massed band\, advancing playing “The Battle’s O’er”\nBands should start preparing at the conclusion of Grade 1 competition and all bands and Drum Majors must be in place no later than 16:00hrs to ensure that the Massed Band Finale commences promptly.\nNominated lead bands will be informed by email in advance\n\nGeneral Information \nProgrammes \n\nWill be available to purchase from the Registration Tent at a cost of £3.00.  Cash\, card and contactless is accepted.\n\nFood/Drink \n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors on the day.  Please note\, some may only take cash.\n\nBarbeques \n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event.\n\nToilet Facilities \n\nToilets and Portaloos will be available at the event and will be detailed on the map within the programme.\nPlease show respect to users of Accessible facilities as not all disabilities are visible.\n\nFirst Aid \n\nAccredited First Aid will be available at the contest area and will be detailed on the map within the programme.\n\nLost Persons \n\nPlease report any lost persons immediately to any Branch/Section officials on duty.\n\nDrones \n\nDrones are not permitted to be flown above any crowd or public event.  This restriction applies to all drones\, regardless of size and weight.  This is to ensure public safety and to minimise the risk of accidents or injuries.\n\nLitter \n\nPlease dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the contest area and band practice/tuning area.  Bands are responsible for clearing any practice space they occupy at the end of the event.\n\nDogs \n\nAssistance dogs are welcome at this event.\nWell-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a short lead and must be able to cope with large crowds and loud noises.\nPlease ensure any dogs barking do not interfere with performances.\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins.\n\nSafeguarding \n\nSafeguarding Information can be found here\n\nUnacceptable Behaviour \n\nThis event is made possible with the help of our volunteers who are on duty to help and assist you – please demonstrate respect to them always.\nThere is a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and event officials.\n\nRecording & Photographs \n\nVideo recordings\, audio recordings or photographs are not permitted without written permission from The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch prior to the commencement of the Championships.\n\nTourist Information \n\nFor things to see and do around the area and the wider Mid Ulster area\, please see 🔗 Visit Mid Ulster\n\nSyllabus \nSyllabus is available here.\nThis event is organised by the Mid Ulster Section. If you have any queries\, please e-mail midulster@rspbani.org.  \nBand Draw \nBand Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Mid-Ulster-2026_Band_Draw_v2\nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Dress time is 10:00\nDrum Major Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Mid-Ulster-2026_DM_Draw\nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\n‘Big’ MSR (Minimum 4-parted tunes)\n\n\nGrade 2\nMedley (4 to 6 mins)\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMSR\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\n\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/midulster26/
LOCATION:Cookstown High School\, Coolnafranky Demesne\, Cookstown\, Co. Tyrone\, BT80 8PQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mid Ulster Section":MAILTO:secretary@rspbani.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
CREATED:20260323T124447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T164023Z
UID:12730-1781953200-1781978400@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Lisburn & Castlereagh Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Entries \nYou can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests\, play up\, or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nDrum Major Entries \nSubmit entries for all 2026 Branch & Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\nMedley (5 to 7 mins) [Submit 2 – own choice]\n\n\nGrade 2\nMSR [Submit 2 – own choice]\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMedley (3 to 5 mins)\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\n\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/lisburncastlereagh26/
LOCATION:Moira Demesne\, 110 Main St\, Moira\, Craigavon\, Moira\, BT67 0DS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
CREATED:20260506T212733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T212733Z
UID:13070-1783162800-1783188000@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:All Ireland Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nThis event run under Joint Association Council (JAC) Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org\nSyllabus is available here \nBand Entries \nYou can submit entries for the All Ireland Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nDrum Major Entries \nSubmit entries for the All Ireland Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\n‘Small’ MSR (Maximum 4-parted tunes) & Medley (5-7 Minutes) [Submit 2]\n\n\nGrade 2\nMedley (4 to 6 mins)\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMSR\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\n\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/allireland2026/
LOCATION:St Catherine’s Park\, Lucan\, Dublin\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="JAC":MAILTO:sheehanjohn54@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
CREATED:20260323T125246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T124242Z
UID:12738-1784372400-1784397600@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Antrim & Newtownabbey Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Entries \nYou can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests\, play up\, or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nDrum Major Entries \nSubmit entries for all 2026 Branch & Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\n‘Small’ MSR (Maximum 4-parted tunes)\n\n\nGrade 2\nMedley (4 to 6 mins)\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMSR\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\n\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/antrim26/
LOCATION:Antrim Castle Gardens\, Randalstown Rd\, BT41 4LH
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
CREATED:20260323T130626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T215830Z
UID:12749-1785582000-1785607200@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:73rd Ulster Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Entries \nYou can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests\, play up\, or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nDrum Major Entries \nSubmit entries for all 2026 Branch & Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\n‘Big’ MSR (Minimum 4-parted tunes)\n& Medley (5 to 7 mins) [Submit 2 – own choice]\n\n\nGrade 2\nMSR [Submit 2 – own choice]\n\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMedley (3 to 5 mins)\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\n\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/ulster26/
LOCATION:Ward Park\, Bangor\, 4-10 Gransha Road\, Bangor\, BT204TG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
CREATED:20260323T130036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T130634Z
UID:12745-1786186800-1786212000@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Branch Contest August
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Entries \nYou can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests\, play up\, or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nDrum Major Entries \nSubmit entries for all 2026 Branch & Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\n‘Small’ MSR (Maximum 4-parted tunes)\n& Medley (5 to 7 mins) [Submit 2 – own choice]\n\n\nGrade 2\nMSR [Submit 2 – own choice]\n& Medley (4 to 6 mins)\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMSR\n& Medley (3 to 5 mins)\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\n\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/branchaugust26/
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T225413
CREATED:20260323T130946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T130946Z
UID:12752-1787396400-1787421600@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Champion of Champions Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Entries \nYou can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests\, play up\, or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nDrum Major Entries \nSubmit entries for all 2026 Branch & Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\nMedley (5 to 7 mins) [Submit 2 – own choice]\n\n\nGrade 2\nMedley (4 to 6 mins)\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMedley (3 to 5 mins)\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\n\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/coc26/
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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