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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:20260407T193757
CREATED:20250822T140817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T113054Z
UID:12167-1758362400-1758387600@rspbani.org
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:20260407T193757
CREATED:20260123T173718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T173718Z
UID:12469-1770233400-1770233400@rspbani.org
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:20260407T193757
CREATED:20260109T154616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T141913Z
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SUMMARY:RSPBANI75 - Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:🎟️Tickets now on sale!\n🗓️21st February\n🕰️ 6:30pm\n📍La Mon Hotel & Country Club \nAs part of our RSPBANI75 celebrations\, we are hosting a Formal Gala Dinner to celebrate the proud history of the organisation we’ve built together\, the partnerships formed\, the music\, the community and the progress driven by our bandspeople. \nThis event will be a formal black-tie dinner\, with dancing and live entertainment. \nWe will also be running a charity raffle on the evening with some fantastic prizes up for grabs! Proceeds will go to Pipe Band College Northern Ireland to support our future pipers\, drummers and Drum Majors! \nLet’s come together to honour the past\, celebrate the present\, and look forward to the future. \n🎟️ Book your tickets here \nEvent Information\n\nTicket price:\n£60.00 per person – discounted to £55.00 per person when booking 10 or more tickets.\nTables seat:\n10 people max\nDrinks reception on arrival with three-courses.\n-Starter: Cream of Vegetable Soup\n-Main: Supreme of Co. Down Chicken with savoury stuffing\, honey & thyme sauce\, and seasonal vegetables.\n-Dessert: Raspberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake\n-Tea and Coffee\nSpecial Dietary requirements can be specified when booking tickets\nLive Music\nfrom The Merchants live six-piece band.\nCharity Raffle\nin aid of the Pipe Band College Northern Ireland\, supporting tomorrow’s pipers\, drummers and Drum Majors!\nSpecial Room Rate Available\nSpecial Event rates available include full use of the Country Club during stay.\n– Single B&B £145\n– Double/Twin B&B £165\nGuests should contact La Mon Hotel directly on tel. 028 9044 8631 and quote ‘RSPBANI75 21.02.26\n\nFor any general queries relating to this event\, please email rspbani75@rspbani.org or contact the office daily on tel. 0752 636 3296.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/rspbani75-gala/
LOCATION:La Mon Hotel and Country Club\, 41 Gransha Rd\,\, Comber\, Newtownards\, Co Down\, BT23 5RF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T193757
CREATED:20260319T184128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T184128Z
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SUMMARY:Branch Meeting - Apr 2026
DESCRIPTION:The next Branch Meeting will be held via zoom on Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 7:30pm. \n  \n 1st April\n 7:30pm\nonline via Zoom \n\n\n\nZoom meeting login details\, agenda and previous minutes have be sent to all band secretaries’ emails. \n  \n\n\nWe encourage all our band secretaries to attend or to send another band representative to hear latest updates and to have their opportunity to raise any present queries or issues just ahead of the season starting.\n\n If your band did not receive notification of this meeting\, or if you have changed your registered band secretary email address\, please contact secretary@rspbani.org to update.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/branch-meeting-apr-2026/
LOCATION:via Zoom\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Branch Executive":MAILTO:secretary@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T193757
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T193757
CREATED:20260202T145140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T090753Z
UID:12493-1776506400-1776535200@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Ulster Piping & Drumming Solo Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus is available here\nEntry forms are below \nEntries close: Monday 23rd March 2026 \nEmail secretary@rspbani.org with any queries or issues \nPiping Draw \nPiping Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Ulster-Solos-2026-Piping-Draw-2\nDrumming Draw \nDrumming Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Ulster-Solos-2026-Drumming-Draw\nBass & Tenor Draw \nBass & Tenor Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Ulster-Solos-2026-Bass-Tenor-Draw\nResults \nResults will be published after the solos on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/ulstersolos2026/
LOCATION:Cookstown High School\, Coolnafranky Demesne\, Cookstown\, Co. Tyrone\, BT80 8PQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle McCartney":MAILTO:secretary@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T193757
CREATED:20260320T142150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T011709Z
UID:12686-1777114800-1777140000@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Co. Down Section Indoor Pipe Band Competition
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nSyllabus is available here \nEmail codownsection@hotmail.com with any queries or issues \nEntries \nSubmit entries using this form\nEntry fee: £10 per entry via PayPal to codownsection@hotmail.com (please select Friends & Family option) \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\nMedley (5 to 7 minutes) [submit 1]\n\n\nGrade 2\nMSR [submit 1]\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMedley (3 to 5 minutes)\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Information \nParking available onsite. \nCatering will be available onsite from Glaze & Roll. \nResults \nResults will be published here after the finale
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/downindoors26/
LOCATION:Dromore High School\, 31 Banbridge Road\, Dromore\, BT25 1ND
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co Down Section":MAILTO:codownsection@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T193757
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:20260407T193758
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:20260407T193758
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:20260407T193758
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:20260407T193758
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T193758
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:20260407T193758
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:20260407T193758
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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