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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T110000
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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:20260721T214415
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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:20260721T214415
CREATED:20260321T192831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164903Z
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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:20260721T214415
CREATED:20260323T114218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T173815Z
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 only are welcome at this event.\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_v4\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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T214415
CREATED:20260323T124447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T171711Z
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 Draw \nBand Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Moira-2026_Band-Draw_v3\nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Dress time is 10:30\nDrum Major Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Moira-2026_DM-Draw\nAdmission & Carparking \nEvent Admission \n\n£5.00 per car / £10.00 per motorhome / £25.00 per coach\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 60 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\nPasses will be issued at least 48hrs before the event.\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 issued at least 48hrs before the event\n\nMotorhome Parking \n\nDay motorhome parking is available in the designated Motorhome parking zone\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nOvernight parking is not available at Moira Demesne\n\nInformation for Bands \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated practice area\nGazebos must not be erected on the main event site as this can interfere with arenas.\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. Your band practising must not interfere with the final tuning areas.\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\, Stewards and Branch Officials 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 15:55hrs 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 event site. This is a Council facility and normal bylaws apply\nAt band practice/tuning areas\, all bands are responsible for clearing any practice space they occupy. This will be monitored at the conclusion of the event by Branch Officials\n\nDogs \n\nAssistance dogs are welcome at this event\nWell-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a short lead\nDogs must be able to cope with large crowds and noise\nEnsure any dogs barking are taken away immediately so as not to interfere with band 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 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area\, please see 🔗 Visit Lisburn & Castlereagh\n\nGeneral Queries \n\nplease email contests@rspbani.org \n\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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T214415
CREATED:20260506T212733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T081510Z
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 Draw \nBand Draw is available here on the IPBA website. \nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Draw is available here on the IPBA website. \nAdmission & Carparking \nEvent Admission \n\nEvent admission is free\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\nAccessible car parking for Blue Badge holders is available\nPlease pre-book this by emailing ipba@icloud.com with the Blue Badge Holder’s name & car registration\nWhen full capacity for this area has been reached you will have to use general parking.\nThis blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day\n\nBand Coach Parking \n\nBand coaches must only park at the designated coach parking zone (Bands practice area)\nStewards will direct coaches to the designated area\n\nMotorhome Parking \n\nDay motorhome parking is available in the general parking area\nMotorhomes cannot be parked in the bands practice area\nOvernight parking is not available at the venue\n\nInformation for Bands \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated practice area\nGazebos must not be erected on the main event site as this can interfere with arenas.\nA band can designate a single vehicle which is carrying the band’s equipment to park within the Bands Practice Area\, however the band name and registration of the vehicle should be logged with sheehanjohn54@gmail.com by Tuesday 30th June\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. Your band practising must not interfere with the final tuning areas.\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 IPBA Officials 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 16:30hrs 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.\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.\n\nLost Persons \n\nPlease report any lost persons immediately to any IPBA 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 event site. This is a Council facility and normal bylaws apply\nAt band practice/tuning areas\, all bands are responsible for clearing any practice space they occupy. This will be monitored at the conclusion of the event by IPBA Officials\n\nDogs \n\nAssistance dogs are welcome at this event\nWell-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a short lead\nDogs must be able to cope with large crowds and noise\nEnsure any dogs barking are taken away immediately so as not to interfere with band performances\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins.\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\nTourist Information \n\nFor things to see and do around the area and the wider Fingal County Council area\, please see Visitor | Fingal County Council \n\nGeneral Queries \n\nplease email sheehanjohn54@gmail.com\n\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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T214415
CREATED:20260323T125246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T103214Z
UID:12738-1784372400-1784397600@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Antrim & Newtownabbey Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Admission & Carparking \nEvent Admission \n\nEntry is free\n\nGeneral Parking \n\nParking is limited within Antrim Castle Gardens and this is reserved for Accessible Car Parking\, Accessible Motorhomes\, Band Coaches\, Adjudicators and invited guests only\nThe Branch has organised a complimentary shuttle bus service from the green area at The Junction Retail Park. Parking is free\, and bands and spectators can use the service which will run all day between 8am and 7pm\nThe buses will bring you right into Castle Gardens and they are also accessible for disabled persons.  Signage will direct you to the [Green Area] at The Junction\, where you can park and get on the bus\nAdditional parking is available in the town centre car parks.  Please adhere to the directional signage around the town and be aware of any charges for specific car parks\n\nAccessible Car Parking \n\nBranch Officials are prioritising the provision for accessible parking\nProvision for 65 accessible car parking spaces for Blue Badge holders is available at the designated accessible car parking zone within Antrim Castle Gardens site\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nIt is recommended that you apply for an Accessible Car Parking Pass as soon as possible as the application system will close when all available accessible car spaces are allocated\nFurther spaces are available at The Junction Retail Park and it is accessible-friendly also.\nYou will only gain entry to the Antrim Castle Gardens site if you present the unique accessible parking pass together with a valid blue badge. This blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day\nEntry to Antrim Castle Gardens will be denied if you do not present both parking pass & valid blue badge. This blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day\nPasses will be issued at least one day before the event\nPlease present your blue badge at the entrance and you will be directed to the accessible car parking zone\n\nBand Coach / Minibus Parking \n\nBand coaches & minibuses 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 issued at least one day before the event\n\nMotorhomes \n\nThere is no overnight motorhome parking available within Antrim Castle Gardens\nMotorhome parking is strictly restricted for 5 motorhomes for accessible users on due to the limited space at Antrim Castle Gardens.\nProvision for 5x accessible motorhome spaces\, for Blue Badge holders is available within the designated accessible motorhome zone within Antrim Castle Gardens site\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nYou will only gain entry to the Antrim Castle Gardens site if you present the unique accessible motorhome pass together with a valid blue badge. This blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day\nDetails on caravan parks for motorhomes in the Antrim area can be found here\n\nInformation for Bands \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated practice area\nGazebos must not be erected on the main event site as this can interfere with arenas.\nYou may only erect a band gazebo at this event if you have applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit\n\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 one day before the event. You do not need to apply again.\nIf you need to apply for a Season2026 gazebo pass for the first time\, please see Gazebo Application Form\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. Your band practising must not interfere with the final tuning areas.\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\, Stewards and Branch Officials 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 2 competition and following the Adult Drum Major final.\nNominated lead bands will be informed by email in advance. Lead bands should be in place no later than 15:50hrs and should make themselves available promptly at the front of the massed band\nAll bands and Drum Majors must be in place no later than 16:00hrs to ensure that the Massed Band Finale commences promptly.\nAll bands and drum majors must comply with Local Branch Rules 7.1 and 7.2\, and RSPBA Rule 4.79\n\nGeneral Info \nProgrammes \n\nWill be available to purchase from the Registration Tent at a cost of £5.00.  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\nPortaloos 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 or Event 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 event site. This is a Council facility and normal bylaws apply\nAll bands are responsible for ensuring that clearing any practice space they occupy (gazebos / final tuning). This will be monitored throughout the day and at the conclusion of the event by Branch Officials\n\nDogs \n\nAssistance dogs are welcome at this event\nWell-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a short lead\nDogs must be able to cope with large crowds and noise\nEnsure any dogs barking are taken away immediately so as not to interfere with band 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.\nThe Branch Executive has 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 Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council area\, please see  Visit Antrim & Newtownabbey\n\nGeneral Queries \n\n\n\nplease email contests@rspbani.org \n\n\n\nSyllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Draw \nBand Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-antrim-2026_band-draw/\nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Dress time is 11:00\nDrum Major Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-antrim-2026_dm-draw/\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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T214415
CREATED:20260323T130626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T084154Z
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 Draw \nBand Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-ulster-2026_band-draw/\nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Dress time is 11:00\nDrum Major Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-ulster-2026_dm-draw/\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& 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/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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T214415
CREATED:20260323T130036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T181709Z
UID:12745-1786186800-1786212000@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Craigavon & District 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& 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/craigavon26/
LOCATION:Lurgan Park\, Avenue Road\,\, Lurgan\, BT66 7BD\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260721T214415
CREATED:20260323T130946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T134650Z
UID:12752-1787396400-1787421600@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Heart O' Down Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships (inc. CoC)
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/heartodown26/
LOCATION:Donard Park\, Donard Park\, Newcastle\, BT33 0WR
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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