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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T170000
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SUMMARY:UK Solo Drumming Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:RSPBA UK 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 upcoming World Solo Drumming championships\, there will be 5 Juvenile grades – in line with the grades at the World Solo Drumming \nDraw \nUK Solo Drumming Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-UK-Solos-2026-Draw\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
DTSTAMP:20260404T123848
CREATED:20260202T145140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T090753Z
UID:12493-1776506400-1776535200@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Ulster Piping & Drumming Solo Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus is available here\nEntry forms are below \nEntries close: Monday 23rd March 2026 \nEmail secretary@rspbani.org with any queries or issues \nPiping Draw \nPiping Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Ulster-Solos-2026-Piping-Draw-2\nDrumming Draw \nDrumming Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Ulster-Solos-2026-Drumming-Draw\nBass & Tenor Draw \nBass & Tenor Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Ulster-Solos-2026-Bass-Tenor-Draw\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:20260404T123848
CREATED:20260320T142150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T011709Z
UID:12686-1777114800-1777140000@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Co. Down Section Indoor Pipe Band Competition
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nSyllabus is available here \nEmail codownsection@hotmail.com with any queries or issues \nEntries \nSubmit entries using this form\nEntry fee: £10 per entry via PayPal to codownsection@hotmail.com (please select Friends & Family option) \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 \nParking available onsite. \nCatering will be available onsite from Glaze & Roll. \nResults \nResults will be published here after the finale
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:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123848
CREATED:20260319T151118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T151927Z
UID:12649-1778328000-1778349600@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Mid Ulster Piping Quartet Contest
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nSyllabus is available here \nEmail secretary@rspbani.org with any queries or issues \nEntries\nEntries close: Monday 20th April 2026 \nEntry Form \n\nFill out my online form.\n\n  Fill out my Wufoo form!
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:20260404T123848
CREATED:20260321T192831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T012040Z
UID:12695-1779534000-1779559200@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Co. Fermanagh Pipe Band & Drum Major Competition
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \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.  \nBand Entries \nYou can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (eg. 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 (eg. add additional contests or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \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:20260404T123848
CREATED:20260323T114218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T133308Z
UID:12723-1780743600-1780768800@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Mid Ulster Pipe Band & Drum Major Competition
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \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 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\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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123848
CREATED:20260323T124447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T124447Z
UID:12730-1781953200-1781978400@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Branch Contest June
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/branchjune26/
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123848
CREATED:20260323T125246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T125423Z
UID:12738-1784372400-1784397600@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Branch Contest July
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/branchjuly26/
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123848
CREATED:20260323T130626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T011934Z
UID:12749-1785582000-1785607200@rspbani.org
SUMMARY: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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123848
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123848
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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