The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch

Antrim & Newtownabbey Championships 2026
2026-07-18 11:00 - 18:00 UTC | Antrim Castle Gardens, Randalstown Rd, BT41 4LH
Syllabus
This event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.
Band Entries
You can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form.
If you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests, play up, or withdraw), please contact contests@rspbani.org.
Drum Major Entries
Submit entries for all 2026 Branch & Section contests using this form.
If you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests or withdraw), please contact contests@rspbani.org.
Playing Requirements

Grade 1
‘Small’ MSR (Maximum 4-parted tunes)

Grade 2
Medley (4 to 6 mins)

Grades 3B & 3A
MSR

Grade 4A
1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches,
1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and
1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels

from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes

Grade 4B
4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR
2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)

Results
Results will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.

73rd Ulster Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships
2026-08-01 11:00 - 18:00 | Ward Park, Bangor, 4-10 Gransha Road, Bangor, BT204TG, United Kingdom
Syllabus
This event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.
Band Entries
You can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form.
If you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests, play up, or withdraw), please contact contests@rspbani.org.
Drum Major Entries
Submit entries for all 2026 Branch & Section contests using this form.
If you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests or withdraw), please contact contests@rspbani.org.
Playing Requirements

Grade 1
‘Big’ MSR (Minimum 4-parted tunes)
& Medley (5 to 7 mins) [Submit 2 – own choice]

Grade 2
MSR [Submit 2 – own choice]

Grades 3B & 3A
Medley (3 to 5 mins)

Grade 4A
1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches,
1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and
1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels

from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes

Grade 4B
4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR
2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)

Results
Results will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.

Craigavon & District Championships 2026
2026-08-08 11:00 - 18:00 | Lurgan Park, Avenue Road,, Lurgan, BT66 7BD, United Kingdom
Syllabus
This event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.
Band Entries
You can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form.
If you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests, play up, or withdraw), please contact contests@rspbani.org.
Drum Major Entries
Submit entries for all 2026 Branch & Section contests using this form.
If you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests or withdraw), please contact contests@rspbani.org.
Playing Requirements

Grade 1
‘Small’ MSR (Maximum 4-parted tunes)
& Medley (5 to 7 mins) [Submit 2 – own choice]

Grade 2
MSR [Submit 2 – own choice]
& Medley (4 to 6 mins)

Grades 3B & 3A
MSR
& Medley (3 to 5 mins)

Grade 4A
1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches,
1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and
1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels

from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes

Grade 4B
4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR
2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)

Results
Results will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.

Champion of Champions Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships
2026-08-22 11:00 - 18:00 | Co. Tyrone
Syllabus
This event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.
Band Entries
You can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form.
If you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests, play up, or withdraw), please contact contests@rspbani.org.
Drum Major Entries
Submit entries for all 2026 Branch & Section contests using this form.
If you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests or withdraw), please contact contests@rspbani.org.
Playing Requirements

Grade 1
Medley (5 to 7 mins) [Submit 2 – own choice]

Grade 2
Medley (4 to 6 mins)

Grades 3B & 3A
Medley (3 to 5 mins)

Grade 4A
1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches,
1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and
1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels

from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes

Grade 4B
4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR
2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)

Results
Results will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
