Ulster Piping & Drumming Solo Championships 2026
2026-04-18 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | Cookstown High School, Coolnafranky Demesne, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, BT80 8PQ
Event Info
Times and Locations

Doors open: 9:00am.
First competitor performances: 10:00am.
All practice rooms are located in Coolnafranky Building.
Piping & Bass/Tenor competitions will take place in the Coolnafranky Building.
Snare competitions will take place in Block 2 (same as last year).
Novice prizes will be announced in the Boys’ Gym (Coolnafranky Building) at approx 1:00pm.
Main prizes will be announced in the Millar Hall (Coolnafranky Building) at the end of the day, when both A Grade Piping and A Grade Drumming have concluded.

Competitor Registration

On arrival, please proceed to Boys’ Gym (Coolnafranky Building)
Through the main doors and turn right.
All solo trophies should be taken to this area also.
A reminder that no band / drum major trophies should be brought to this event. (See here)

Admission for spectators

£5.00 for all non-competitors. An event programme will be included.
Cash, card and contactless accepted.
Competitors and their accompanying pipers do not need to pay admission.

Parking

Please park considerately within the school grounds.
Any cars parked inappropriately will be asked to move.

Food & Drink

Catering will be available on-site, provided by Glaze & Roll.

Unacceptable Behaviour

Please demonstrate respect at all times.
This event is made possible with the help of our volunteers who are on duty to help and assist you.
There is a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and event officials.

Syllabus is available here
Entry forms are below
Entries close: Monday 23rd March 2026
Email secretary@rspbani.org with any queries or issues
Results
Results will be published after the solos on the main 2026 results page.

Co. Down Section Indoor Pipe Band Competition
2026-04-25 11:00 - 18:00 | Dromore High School, 31 Banbridge Road, Dromore, BT25 1ND
Syllabus
Syllabus is available here
Email codownsection@hotmail.com with any queries or issues
Playing Requirements

Grade 1
Medley (5 to 7 minutes) [submit 1]

Grade 2
MSR [submit 1]

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

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)

Draw
Co. Down Section Indoor Contest Draw is available here.
Click on the document to view the controls.
Indoor-Draw-2026
General Information
Parking available onsite.
Catering will be available onsite from Glaze & Roll.
Results
Results will be published here after the finale

Mid Ulster Piping Quartet Contest
2026-05-09 12:00 - 18:00 | Cookstown Primary School, Molesworth St, Cookstown, BT80 8NX
Syllabus
Syllabus is available here
Email secretary@rspbani.org with any queries or issues
Entries
Entries close: Monday 20th April 2026
Entry Form

Fill out my online form.

Fill out my Wufoo form!

Co. Fermanagh Pipe Band & Drum Major Competition
2026-05-23 11:00 - 18:00 | Necarne Estate, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, BT94 1EB
Syllabus
Syllabus is available here
This event is organised by the County Fermanagh Section. If you have any queries, please e-mail neilstronge@hotmail.co.uk.
Band Entries
You can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form.
If you wish to amend an entry (eg. 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 (eg. add additional contests or withdraw), please contact contests@rspbani.org.
Playing Requirements

Grade 1
Medley (5 to 7 minutes)

Grade 2
MSR

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

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.

Mid Ulster Pipe Band & Drum Major Competition
2026-06-06 11:00 - 18:00 | Cookstown High School, Coolnafranky Demesne, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, BT80 8PQ
Syllabus
Syllabus is available here.
This event is organised by the Mid Ulster Section. If you have any queries, please e-mail midulster@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)

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.

Branch Contest June
2026-06-20 11:00 - 18:00
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
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.

Branch Contest July
2026-07-18 11:00 - 18:00
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.

Ulster Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships
2026-08-01 11:00 - 18:00
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.

Branch Contest August
2026-08-08 11:00 - 18:00
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
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.
