The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch

Co. Fermanagh Section Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships 2024
2024-05-25 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Broadmeadow Playing Fields, Enniskillen, Broadmeadow Playing Fields, Enniskillen, BT74 7HR
Playing Requirements

Grade 1:
Medley (5-7 Minutes).

Grade 2:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 3a:
Medley (3-5 Minutes).

Grade 3b:
Medley (3-5 Minutes).

Grade 4a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4b:
March Selection.

Closing date for entries: Wednesday 8th May 2024
Syllabus is available here
See here for results

Co Down Section Indoor Pipe Band Championships 2024
2024-04-20 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Dromore High School, 31 Banbridge Road, Dromore, BT25 1ND
Co Down Section Indoor Pipe Band Championships 2024
The Co Down Section are delighted to be hosting their Indoor Pipe Band Championships on Saturday 20th April in Dromore High School. This will be the first indoor competition held in Northern Ireland for a number of a years.
The competition will start at 11am with bands competing from Grade 4B up to Grade 2.
Judges will be:
Piping: Mark Faloon & David Middleton
Drumming: Keith Orr
Ensemble: John Moles
It will be a great start to the competition season and the Officers look forward to seeing bands and spectators there.
See Syllabus here – Entries have now closed and the draw details are below.
If you have any queries please e-mail: codownsection@hotmail.com
Co. Down Section Indoor Pipe Band Championships 2024 – Results
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Ulster Piping & Drumming Solo Championships 2024
2024-04-13 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lisnagarvey High School, Warren Gardens, Lisburn BT28 1HN, Lisburn, BT28 1HN, United Kingdom
Syllabus is available here
Ulster Solos 2024 – Piping Results
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Ulster Solos 2024 – Drumming Results
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PM/LD Meeting & Branch Meeting
2024-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Zoom
POSTPONED: The RSPBANI Pipe Major & Leading Drummers Meeting and the RSPBANI Branch Meeting planned for Wednesday 31 January 2024 has been postponed until Wednesday 7 February 2024. PM & LD Meeting will commence at 7.00pm via zoom with the Branch Meeting from 8.00pm. Band Secretaries have been emailed a link to the zoom meeting and Minutes of the previous meeting. This is due to no further update from RSPBA Headquarters on the current situation for Major Championships.
(Updated 30/01/2024)
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The RSPBANI Branch are inviting you to the following meetings:.
RSPBANI Pipe Major & Leading Drummers Meeting – Wednesday 31 January 2024 – 7-8pm, followed by:
RSPBANI Branch Meeting – Wednesday 31 January 2024 – from 8pm.
Band Secretaries – please forward these details to your Pipe Major & Leading Drummer to attend this meeting, along with any of your Band Members who would be interested in attending the Branch Meeting.
It is important your Band is represented.
Minutes & Agenda will be forwarded in due course.
If you have any queries, do not hesitate to give us a call/email.

RSPBANI Branch AGM
2023-11-25 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Cookstown Methodist Church Hall, 28 Loy St, Cookstown, BT80 8PE
The RSPBANI Branch AGM will take place on Saturday 25th November at 11am in the Methodist Church Hall, 28 Loy St, Cookstown
Reminder: Nominations for election and Notices of Motion/Changes to Rules must be submitted to the secretary by 11am on Saturday 4th November

Mid Ulster Section AGM
2023-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Royal Hotel, 64-72 Old Coagh Rd, Cookstown, BT80 8NG
The Mid Ulster Section AGM will take place on Wednesday 8th November at 7pm in the Royal Hotel, Cookstown
It is important that bands are represented at the AGM to protect the future of the Mid Ulster contest

All Ireland & JAC Piping & Drumming Solos 2023
2023-09-16 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Lusk National School, Lusk, Dublin, K45CX43, Ireland
All Ireland Solo Piping and Drumming Championships 2023 Syllabus
Joint Association Council Solo Piping and Drumming Contest 2023 Syllabus
Entries close: Monday 28th August 2023
See results here on IPBA website

UK (Adult) Solo Drumming 2023
2023-09-02 12:30 - 16:00 UTC | Greystone Primary School, 53 Greystone Rd, Antrim, BT41 1JW
Syllabus is available here
UK (Adult) Solo Drumming 2023 – Draw
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Map to Greystone Primary School, Antrim
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Ulster Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships 2023
2023-08-12 10:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Antrim, Lough Road, Antrim, BT41 4FA
Playing Requirements

Grade 1:
March, Strathspey and Reel (Min 4-parted tunes) & Medley (Submit 2 – own choice)

Grade 2:
March, Strathspey and Reel (Submit 2 – own choice).

Grade 3a:
Medley.

Grade 3b:
Medley.

Grade 4a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4b:
March Selection.

Ulster – Bands – Draw
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Ulster – Drum Majors – Draw
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Heart O'Down Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships 2023
2023-08-05 10:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Donard Park, Donard Park, Newcastle, BT33 0WR
Closing date for entries: Monday 17th July 2023
Playing Requirements

Grade 1:
March, Strathspey and Reel (Minimum 4 parted tunes).

Grade 2:
Medley.

Grade 3a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 3b:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4b:
March Selection.

Ards & North Down Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships 2023
2023-07-22 10:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Newtownards Airport, 61 Portaferry Rd, Newtownards, BT23 8SG
Closing date for entries: Monday 3rd July 2023
Band Entry Form
Drum Major Entry Form
Playing Requirements

Grade 1:
Medley (Submit 2 – own choice).

Grade 2:
March, Strathspey and Reel (Submit 2 – own choice).

Grade 3a:
Medley.

Grade 3b:
Medley.

Grade 4a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4b:
March Selection.

See here for results

All Ireland Pipe Band Championships 2023
2023-07-01 10:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Ballymena Academy, Ballymena Academy, Ballymena, United Kingdom
Closing date for entries: Monday 12th June 2023
Playing Requirements

Grade 1:
March, Strathspey and Reel (Max 4-parted tunes) & Medley (Submit 2)

Grade 2:
March, Strathspey and Reel (Submit 2).

Grade 3a:
Medley.

Grade 3b:
Medley.

Grade 4a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4b:
March Selection.

See here for results

Lisburn & Castlereagh Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships 2023
2023-06-17 11:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Moira Demesne, 110 Main St, Moira, Craigavon, Moira, BT67 0DS, United Kingdom
Closing date for entries: Monday 29th May 2023
Band Entry Form
Drum Major Entry Form
Playing Requirements

Grade 1:
March, Strathspey and Reel (4-parted tunes)

Grade 2:
Medley.

Grade 3a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 3b:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4b:
March Selection.

See here for results

Mid Ulster Pipe Band Championships 2023
2023-06-03 10:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Cookstown High School, Coolnafranky Demesne, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, BT80 8PQ
Playing Requirements

Grade 1:
Medley (Submit 2).

Grade 2:
March, Strathspey and Reel (Submit 2).

Grade 3a:
Medley.

Grade 3b:
Medley.

Grade 4a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4b:
March Selection.

See here for results

Ulster Solo Piping & Drumming Championships 2023
2023-04-22 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lisnagarvey High School, Warren Gardens, Lisburn BT28 1HN, Lisburn, BT28 1HN, United Kingdom
Syllabus is available here
Ulster Solos 2023 – Piping Results
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Ulster Solos 2023 – Drumming Results
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RSPBANI Branch Meeting
2023-03-01 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | Zoom
A Branch Meeting will take place virtually via Zoom on Wednesday 1st March at 7.30pm
Contact secretary@rspbani.org for the Agenda & Zoom details

JAC Solo Piping & Drumming
2023-02-18 | Lisnagarvey High School, Warren Gardens, Lisburn BT28 1HN, Lisburn, BT28 1HN, United Kingdom
Download Postponed JAC Solo Piping and Drumming Championships 2022 Syllabus Here
Draw is available here
Note times are subject to change
Reminder
As this event was postponed, the age requirements for each juvenile grade are as they would have been in September 2022
i.e. the age on 1st November 2021

All Ireland Solo Piping & Drumming
2023-02-18 | Lisnagarvey High School, Warren Gardens, Lisburn BT28 1HN, Lisburn, BT28 1HN, United Kingdom
Download Postponed All Ireland Solo Piping and Drumming Championships 2022 Syllabus Here
Draw is available here
Note times are subject to change
Reminder
As this event was postponed, the age requirements for each juvenile grade are as they would have been in September 2022
i.e. the age on 1st November 2021

RSPBANI AGM 2022
2022-11-26 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Co. Tyrone

UK Solo Drumming Championships
2022-09-03 | Moira Demesne, 110 Main St, Moira, Craigavon, Moira, BT67 0DS, United Kingdom

Heart Of Down Pipe Band Championships - Newcastle
2022-08-06 | Newcastle, County Down, Newcastle, Down, United Kingdom
GRADES
1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B

ENTRY FEES

Grade 1: £0.00
Grade 2: £0.00
Grade 3a: £0.00
Grade 3b: £0.00
Grade 4a: £0.00
Grade 4b: £0.00

PLAYING REQUIREMENTS

Grade 1:
March, Strathspey and Reel. Medley.

Grade 2:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 3a:
Medley.

Grade 3b:
Medley.

Grade 4a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4b:
March Selection.

DRUM MAJORS
Novice, Junior, Juvenile, Senior.

ENTRY FEES

Adult: £0.00
Junior: £0.00
Juvenile: £0.00
Novice: £0.00

Ulster Pipe Band Championships, Ballymena
2022-07-23 | Ballymena Academy, Ballymena Academy, Ballymena, United Kingdom
DATE
Saturday 23rd July 2022

VENUE
Ballymena Academy

CONTACT
Michelle Shilliday
31 Mossvale Meadows
DROMORE
Armagh
BT25 1GF
United Kingdom

GRADES
1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B

ENTRY FEES
Grade 1: £0.00
Grade 2: £0.00
Grade 3a: £0.00
Grade 3b: £0.00
Grade 4a: £0.00
Grade 4b: £0.00

PLAYING REQUIREMENTS

Grade 1:
March, Strathspey and Reel. Medley.

Grade 2:
Medley.

Grade 3a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 3b:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4a:
March, Strathspey and Reel.

Grade 4b:
March Selection.

DRUM MAJORS
Novice, Junior, Juvenile, Senior.

ENTRY FEES
Adult: £0.00
Junior: £0.00
Juvenile: £0.00
Novice: £0.00

75th Anniversary All Ireland Pipe Band Championship - Pipe Band and Drum Major Entry
2022-07-02 | New Ross, New Ross, Wexford, Ireland
75th Anniversary All Ireland Pipe Band Championship – Pipe Band and Drum Major Entry
Pipe Bands and Drum Majors are now invited to enter the All Ireland Pipe Band Championships which will be held on Saturday 2nd July, New Ross.
IPBA Secretary;
sheehanjohn54@gmail.com
00353 (0)87-2314444
Closing Date;
Saturday 11th June
