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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T110000
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SUMMARY:Ards & North Down Pipe Band Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:Attending Ards & North Down Championships 2025\nAdmission & Parking\nEvent Admission: Free\n\nGeneral Parking:\n\nParking is available at Regent House School campus (Circular Road\, BT23 4AQ) which is 5 minute’s walk along the canal path. Parking is also available at town centre car parks\, charges/restrictions may apply. Click here to see Council carpark information for Newtownards\n\n\nAccessible Parking:\n\nLimited car parking for Blue Badge holders is available at designated accessible car parking zone within the main venue. You must reserve a space in advance and you must have a valid blue badge for an occupant of the vehicle on the day. Motorhomes with blue badges can also book for this area.\nPlease pre-book using Parking Pass Application Form.\n\n\nBand Coach Parking:\n\nBand Coaches must only park at designated coach parking zone which is located at Regent House school campus.\nPlease pre-book using Parking Pass Application Form.\n\n\nMotorhomes:\n\nNo overnight motorhome parking is available at the venue or at Regent House school campus. Please see Caravan and Camping – Ards & North Down for information.\nDaily motorhome parking for the event will be at General Parking. Pre-booked Accessible Parking (see above) for motorhomes is available if an occupant of the vehicle holds a valid blue badge which must be presented at the gate.\n\n\nBand Guidance\nBand Gazebos:\n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated band tuning/practice areas\nParking for gazebo transport is limited to 1 vehicle per band\nPlease pre-book gazebo parking using Parking Pass Application Form.\nYou must have valid Public Liability Insurance schedule when applying online. If you have previously provided evidence you do not need to reupload. *If event organisers request gazebos to be taken down during the event for safety reasons\, this must be complied with.\n\n\nPractice / Tuning:\n\nWhen your band is practicing/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. Bands should only sound within the final tuning area to ensure there is no interference with any contest arenas for bands or Drum Majors. Bands should follow any requests from RSPBA Directors or Branch Stewards regarding this and must comply.\n\n\nFinale:\n\nThe finale will start at 17:00hrs and will be a massed band advancing playing “The Battle’s O’er”.\nBands should start preparing at 16:40hrs\nAll bands and Drum Majors should be in place no later than 16:45hrs to ensure that the Massed Band Finale commences promptly.\nNominated lead bands are Cleland Memorial\, Kirkistown\, Drumlough\, and Gransha and will be informed by email in advance.\n\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\n\nFood/Drink:\n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors on the day.  Please note\, some may only take cash.\nThere is also a large selection of eateries within the town centre which is 8mins walk down South Street from the contest venue.\n\n\nBarbeques:\n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted within Regent House Playing Fields or within Regent House school campus.\n\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\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\n\nLost Persons:\n\nPlease report any lost persons immediately to any Branch officials on duty or at the RSPBANI van.\n\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\n\nLitter:\n\nPlease dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the contest area and band practice/tuning area.\nBands are responsible for clearing any practice space they occupy at the end of the event.\n\n\nDogs:\n\nNo dogs except for Assistance dogs are allowed at this event.\n\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. There is a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and event officials.\n\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\n\nVisit Ards & North Down:\n\nFor things to see and do around the Ards and North Down borough area click here\n\n–\nFor any general event queries\, please email contests@rspbani.org.\nFor specific Band/Drum Major queries\, please email secretary@rspbani.org.\nPlaying Requirements\n\n\n\n\nGrade 1: \nMedley (5-7 mins)\n\n\nGrade 2: \nMSR (Submit 2 – own choice)\n\n\nGrade 3a: \nMedley (3-5 mins)\n\n\nGrade 3b: \nMedley (3-5 mins)\n\n\nGrade 4a: \nMarch\, Strathspey and Reel.\n\n\nGrade 4b: \nMarch Selection.\n\n\n\n\nClosing date for entries: Monday 30th June 2025 \nDraw\nBand Draw is available here \n2025-Ards-Bands-Draw\n. \nDrum Major Draw is available here \n2025-Ards-DM-Draw\n. \nResults\nResults summaries will be available here after the contest ends
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/ards-2025/
LOCATION:Regent House Playing Fields\, 3 Comber Rd\, Newtownards\, BT23 4JS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
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SUMMARY:Ulster Pipe Band Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:Attending the 72nd Ulster Championships\nVenue:  West Strand Bay\, Portrush\n[click here for location map] \nAdmission & Parking\nEvent Admission: Free \n\nGeneral Parking: \n\nParking is available at various town centre car parks – charges/restrictions may apply.\n\n\nAccessible Parking: \n\nLimited car parking for Blue Badge holders was available to be pre-booked w/c 21 July – however\, full capacity has been reached with all available spaces now allocated. Please use alternative parking around the town centre.\nA reminder that you will only gain entry to the accessible parking area if you present a 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 will be denied if you do not present both pass and blue badge.\n\n\nBand Coach Parking: \n\nBand Coaches must only park at designated coach parking zone.\nPlease pre-book using Parking Pass Application Form.\nPasses will be issued on Friday 1 August before 7pm.\n\n\nMotorhomes: \n\nNo overnight parking is available at West Strand Bay.  Daily motorhome parking is available close to the venue – please see Sandhill Drive Motorhome Park | Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council for information.\n\n\nBand Guidance\nBand Gazebos: \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated band tuning/practice areas\nParking for gazebo transport is limited to 1 vehicle per band\nPlease pre-book gazebo parking using Parking Pass Application Form.\nPasses will be issued on Friday 1 August before 7pm.\nYou must have valid Public Liability Insurance schedule when applying online. If you have previously provided evidence you do not need to reupload.\nIf event organisers request gazebos to be taken down during the event for safety reasons\, this must be complied with.\n\n\nPractice / Tuning: \n\nWhen your band is practicing/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 or Branch Stewards regarding this and must comply.\n\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 17:25hrs to ensure that the Massed Band Finale commences promptly.\nNominated lead bands are: Closkelt\, Irvine Memorial\, Gransha\, McDonald Memorial and Joseph Forde Memorial and will be informed by email in advance.\n\n\nParade: \n\nAt the conclusion of the Finale and prizegiving\, a parade along the Promenade will commence at 6.15pm.\nThe parade will start at the event area at West Strand Bay\, parading along to South Pier and up to the grass area adjacent to Kerr Street.\nPipe Majors please note\, the Promenade narrows for a short distance and Bands will have to go 3-abreast through this area.\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\n\nFood/Drink: \n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors on the day.  Please note\, some may only take cash. There is also a large selection of eateries within the Town centre.\n\n\nBarbeques: \n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event.\n\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\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 officials on duty or at the RSPBANI van.\n\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\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\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 does not interfere with performances.\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins.\n\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\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\n\nVisit Causeway Coasts & Glens \n\nFor things to see and do around Portrush and the wider borough area click here\n\n–\nFor any general event queries\, please email contests@rspbani.org.\nFor specific Band/Drum Major queries\, please email secretary@rspbani.org. \nPlaying Requirements\n\n\n\n\nGrade 1: \n‘Small’ MSR (Maximum 4-parted tunes) + Medley (5-7 mins)\n\n\nGrade 2: \nMedley (4-6 mins)\n\n\nGrade 3a: \nMSR\n\n\nGrade 3b: \nMSR\n\n\nGrade 4a: \nMarch\, Strathspey and Reel.\n\n\nGrade 4b: \nMarch Selection.\n\n\n\n\nClosing date for entries: Monday 14th July 2025 \nDraw\nBand Draw is available here \n2025-Ulsters-Bands-Draw\n. \nDrum Major Draw is available here \n2025-Ulsters-DM-Draw\n. \nResults\nResults summaries will be available here after the contest ends
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/ulster-2025/
LOCATION:West Strand\, Eglinton St\, Portrush\, BT56 8DY
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T180000
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SUMMARY:Heart O' Down Pipe Band Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:Attending the Heart o’ Down Championships 2025\nThis event is kindly supported by Newry\, Mourne & Down District Council. \nTraffic in and around Newcastle town centre and Donard Park can be very congested at times and as this is a popular Championships we expect it to be very busy. Please leave plenty of time for your journey and adhere to all instructions/guidance from Event Officials\, Security-Traffic Personnel and Police. \nDundrum Village Festival is also taking place on Saturday 9 August with parts of Main Street closed. Diversions around Dundrum village will be in place but this may cause some delays\, again please leave plenty of time for your journey. \n\nAdmission & Parking\n\nAdmission:  Free \nGeneral Parking: \n\nParking is available at Donard Park car park and the hillside area (as per previous years). This is on a first come\, first serve basis and is not pre-bookable.\nPlease park considerately and legally. Any vehicles parked wrongly or illegally will be asked to move by Police.\nIf parking capacity is reached at Donard Park and the hillside area\, you will need to seek alternative parking around the town centre car parks where charges/restrictions may apply.\nThe hillside area will be closed at 7pm – it is your responsibility to ensure you have vacated this area before closing or your vehicle may be locked in.\nThere is a one way system in operation on the hillside – You must only exit via Shan Slieve Drive.\n\n\n\nAccessible Parking \n\nLimited car parking for Blue Badge holders is available to be pre-booked from 24 July using Parking Pass Application Form – when full capacity is reached you will have to use general parking.\nA reminder that you will only gain entry to the accessible parking area if you present both a 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 this area will be denied if you do not present both pass and blue badge.\nPasses will be issued at least 24hrs before the event.\nThere is a vehicle height restriction to this area of the carpark.\n\n\nBand Coach parking \n\nBand Coaches must only park at designated area.\nPlease pre-book using Parking Pass Application Form.\nPasses will be issued at least 24hrs before the event.\n\n\nMotorhome Parking: \n\nUnfortunately\, no overnight parking is available in Donard Park.\nGeneral public parking for motorhomes will be available on the day at the bottom of the hillside.\nOvernight accommodation information is available here.\n\n\nBand Guidance\n\nBand Gazebos: \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated band tuning/practice areas.\nParking for gazebo transport is limited to 1 vehicle per band and you must pre-book gazebo parking using Parking Pass Application Form.\nPasses will be issued at least 24hrs before the event.\nYou must have valid Public Liability Insurance schedule when applying online. If you have previously provided evidence you do not need to reupload.\nIf event organisers request gazebos to be taken down during the event for safety reasons\, this must be complied with.\n\n\nPractice / Tuning: \n\nWhen your band is practicing/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 or Branch Stewards regarding this and must comply.\n\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 16:45 to ensure that the Massed Band Finale commences promptly.\nNominated lead bands are: Ravara\, Moneygore\, Hollymount\, Altnaveigh Memorial\, Upper Crossgare and Down Academy and will be informed by email in advance.\nAll bands should follow direction from Stewards and Senior Drum Major Charlotte Ruddock.\nAs per local competition rules: Failure to attend the finale at the given time shall result in a fine\, the amount of which to be determined annually by the Executive Committee. All competing bands must take part in the grand finale\, unless permission to be excused has been granted by the Contest Secretary.\n\n\nParade: \n\nAt the conclusion of the Finale and prizegiving\, there will be a short parade for bands\, drum majors and trophy carriers. This will commence from Donard Car Park Main Entrance at approximately 6pm and will progress on to Bryansford Road against the traffic\, left on to Central Promenade and then onto Beach Footpath and concluding at Donard Car Park Rear Entrance\nDrum Majors must ensure safety when flourishing. Flourishing including throws should only be carried out when there is adequate space and the conditions allow.\nThe Branch does not accept any liability and bands must have their own relevant public liability insurance to cover themselves.\nAll bands and Drum Majors\, and other participants must take direction and instructions from Parade Marshals and Branch Officials at all times .\n\n\nGENERAL INFORMATION\n\nProgrammes: \n\nWill be available to purchase from the Registration Tent at a cost of £3.00.  Cash\, card and contactless is accepted.\n\n\nFood/Drink: \n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors on the day.  Please note\, some may only take cash. There is also a large selection of eateries within the Town centre.\n\n\nBarbeques: \n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event.\n\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\n\nLost Persons: \n\nPlease report any lost persons immediately to any Branch officials on duty or at the RSPBANI van.\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\n\nLitter: \n\nPlease dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the contest area and band practice/tuning area.\nBands are responsible for clearing any practice space they occupy at the end of the event.\n\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 band and Drum Major performances.\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins.\n\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\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\n\nVisit Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion: \n\nFor things to see and do around Newcastle click here.\n\n– \n\nFor any general event queries\, please email contests@rspbani.org.\nFor specific Band/Drum Major queries\, please email secretary@rspbani.org. \nPlaying Requirements\n\n\n\n\nGrade 1: \n‘Small’ MSR (Maximum 4-parted tunes) + Medley (5-7 mins)\n\n\nGrade 2: \nMSR (Submit 2) & Medley (4-6 mins)\n\n\nGrade 3a: \nMSR & Medley (3-5 mins)\n\n\nGrade 3b: \nMSR & Medley (3-5 mins)\n\n\nGrade 4a: \nMarch\, Strathspey and Reel.\n\n\nGrade 4b: \nMarch Selection.\n\n\n\n\nClosing date for entries: Monday 21st July 2025 \nDraw\nBand Draw is available here \n2025-Newcastle-Bands-Draw\n. \nDrum Major Draw is available here \n2025-Newcastle-DM-Draw\n. \nResults\nResults summaries will be available here after the contest ends
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/newcastle-2025/
LOCATION:Donard Park\, Donard Park\, Newcastle\, BT33 0WR
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
CREATED:20250730T093827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T155330Z
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SUMMARY:UK Solo Drumming Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:RSPBA UK Solo Snare Drumming Championships 2025\nThe RPSBA United Kingdom Solo Drumming hosted by RSPBA Northern Ireland Branch will take place on Saturday 6th September – venue tbc.In 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 \nPlaying Requirements\n\n\n\n\nJUVENILESECTION\nCRITERIA\nPLAYING REQUIREMENTS\n\n\n1\nAged under 14 years on the 1st November 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 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\n\n\nFor further details on playing requirements click here. \nAdult Snare \n\n\n\n\n\nOpen to those Aged 18 years or over on the 1st November 2024 and registered with a Band Graded; Grade 4\, Grade 3\, Grade 2 or Grade 1.\nEach competitor must Submit two March\, Strathspey and Reel sets\, each tune minimum of four parts.\nIn the MSR\, each tune is to have minimum of four parts\, and the set is to be played without stopping in between tunes.\nSet to play will be drawn “on the line” by the responsible Director.\n\n\n\n\n\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 2025 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 27th August 2025\nNo late entries will be accepted.\nFurther entry fee payable for World Solo Drumming Event 2025.\nDraw is available here\nEntries via branch website (below)\nResults available here after the event has completed
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/uk-solos-2025/
LOCATION:Co. Tyrone
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle McCartney":MAILTO:secretary@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
CREATED:20250822T140817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T113054Z
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SUMMARY:All Ireland and JAC Piping & Drumming Solo Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:All Ireland Syllabus is available here\nJAC Syllabus is available here\nDraw\nDownload  \n2025-All-Ireland-JAC-Solos_order-of-play_1\nPiping Entry Form\nDrumming Entry Form
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/allirelandsolos2025/
LOCATION:Lusk National School\, Lusk\, Dublin\, K45CX43\, Ireland
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ORGANIZER;CN="JAC":MAILTO:sheehanjohn54@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
CREATED:20260123T173718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T173718Z
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SUMMARY:Branch Meeting - Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ 4th February\n 7:30pm\n📍online via Zoom \nThe next Branch Meeting will be held via zoom on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 7:30pm.\n\nZoom meeting login details\, agenda and previous minutes will be sent to all band secretaries’ emails next week.\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.\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-feb-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:20260221T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T010000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
CREATED:20260109T154616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T141913Z
UID:12388-1771698600-1771722000@rspbani.org
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:20260404T080712
CREATED:20260319T184128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T184128Z
UID:12670-1775071800-1775071800@rspbani.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
CREATED:20260128T112846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T164656Z
UID:12449-1776445200-1776459600@rspbani.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
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/
LOCATION:Co. Tyrone
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080712
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/
LOCATION:Co. Tyrone
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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:20260404T080712
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/
LOCATION:Co. Tyrone
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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:20260404T080712
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/
LOCATION:Co. Tyrone
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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:20260404T080712
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/
LOCATION:Co. Tyrone
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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