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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T110000
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SUMMARY:Lisburn & Castlereagh Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Draw \nBand Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Moira-2026_Band-Draw_v3\nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Dress time is 10:30\nDrum Major Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nRSPBANI-Moira-2026_DM-Draw\nAdmission & Carparking \nEvent Admission \n\n£5.00 per car / £10.00 per motorhome / £25.00 per coach\nCard\, Contactless & Cash accepted\n\nGeneral Parking \n\nParking is available on site – please adhere to all instructions from event staff at the entrance gate.\n\nAccessible Parking \n\nProvision for 60 accessible car parking for Blue Badge holders is available.\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nWhen full capacity for this area has been reached\, the application system will close and you will have to use general parking.\nA reminder that you will only gain entry to the accessible parking zone if you present the unique accessible parking pass together with a valid blue badge.\nThis blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day\nEntry to this zone will be denied if you do not present both parking pass & blue badge\nPasses will be issued at least 48hrs before the event.\n\nBand Coach Parking \n\nBand coaches must only park at the designated coach parking zone\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nPasses will be issued at least 48hrs before the event\n\nMotorhome Parking \n\nDay motorhome parking is available in the designated Motorhome parking zone\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nOvernight parking is not available at Moira Demesne\n\nInformation for Bands \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated practice area\nGazebos must not be erected on the main event site as this can interfere with arenas.\nYou may only erect a band gazebo at this event if you have applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit\nIf you still need to apply\, please see 🔗Gazebo Application Form\nIf you have already applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit for this event\, and your band is entered\, a gazebo parking pass will be emailed out to you 48hrs before the event\nYou must provide evidence of Public Liability Insurance schedule when applying for your permit online\nIf event organisers request gazebos to be taken down during the event for safety reasons\, this must be complied with\n\nPractice/Tuning \n\nWhen your band is practising/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. Your band practising must not interfere with the final tuning areas.\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\, Stewards and Branch Officials regarding this and this must complied with\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 15:55hrs to ensure that the Massed Band Finale commences promptly.\nNominated lead bands will be informed by email in advance\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\nFood/Drink \n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors on the day.  Please note\, some may only take cash\n\nBarbeques \n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event\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\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/Section officials on duty\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\nLitter \n\nPlease dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the event site. This is a Council facility and normal bylaws apply\nAt band practice/tuning areas\, all bands are responsible for clearing any practice space they occupy. This will be monitored at the conclusion of the event by Branch Officials\n\nDogs \n\nAssistance dogs are welcome at this event\nWell-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a short lead\nDogs must be able to cope with large crowds and noise\nEnsure any dogs barking are taken away immediately so as not to interfere with band performances\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins.\n\nSafeguarding \n\nSafeguarding Information can be found 🔗 here\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\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\nTourist Information \n\nFor things to see and do around the area and the wider Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area\, please see 🔗 Visit Lisburn & Castlereagh\n\nGeneral Queries \n\nplease email contests@rspbani.org \n\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/lisburncastlereagh26/
LOCATION:Moira Demesne\, 110 Main St\, Moira\, Craigavon\, Moira\, BT67 0DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T193006
CREATED:20260506T212733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T081510Z
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SUMMARY:All Ireland Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nThis event run under Joint Association Council (JAC) Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org\nSyllabus is available here \nBand Draw \nBand Draw is available here on the IPBA website. \nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Draw is available here on the IPBA website. \nAdmission & Carparking \nEvent Admission \n\nEvent admission is free\n\nGeneral Parking \n\nParking is available on site – please adhere to all instructions from event staff at the entrance gate.\n\nAccessible Parking \n\nAccessible car parking for Blue Badge holders is available\nPlease pre-book this by emailing ipba@icloud.com with the Blue Badge Holder’s name & car registration\nWhen full capacity for this area has been reached you will have to use general parking.\nThis blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day\n\nBand Coach Parking \n\nBand coaches must only park at the designated coach parking zone (Bands practice area)\nStewards will direct coaches to the designated area\n\nMotorhome Parking \n\nDay motorhome parking is available in the general parking area\nMotorhomes cannot be parked in the bands practice area\nOvernight parking is not available at the venue\n\nInformation for Bands \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated practice area\nGazebos must not be erected on the main event site as this can interfere with arenas.\nA band can designate a single vehicle which is carrying the band’s equipment to park within the Bands Practice Area\, however the band name and registration of the vehicle should be logged with sheehanjohn54@gmail.com by Tuesday 30th June\nIf event organisers request gazebos to be taken down during the event for safety reasons\, this must be complied with\n\nPractice/Tuning \n\nWhen your band is practising/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. Your band practising must not interfere with the final tuning areas.\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 IPBA Officials regarding this and this must complied with\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 16:30hrs to ensure that the Massed Band Finale commences promptly.\nNominated lead bands will be informed by email in advance\n\nGeneral Information \nProgrammes \n\nWill be available to purchase from the Registration Tent.\n\nFood/Drink \n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors on the day.  Please note\, some may only take cash\n\nBarbeques \n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event\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\nFirst Aid \n\nAccredited First Aid will be available at the contest area.\n\nLost Persons \n\nPlease report any lost persons immediately to any IPBA officials on duty\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\nLitter \n\nPlease dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the event site. This is a Council facility and normal bylaws apply\nAt band practice/tuning areas\, all bands are responsible for clearing any practice space they occupy. This will be monitored at the conclusion of the event by IPBA Officials\n\nDogs \n\nAssistance dogs are welcome at this event\nWell-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a short lead\nDogs must be able to cope with large crowds and noise\nEnsure any dogs barking are taken away immediately so as not to interfere with band performances\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins.\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\nTourist Information \n\nFor things to see and do around the area and the wider Fingal County Council area\, please see Visitor | Fingal County Council \n\nGeneral Queries \n\nplease email sheehanjohn54@gmail.com\n\nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\n‘Small’ MSR (Maximum 4-parted tunes) & Medley (5-7 Minutes) [Submit 2]\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/allireland2026/
LOCATION:St Catherine’s Park\, Lucan\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T193006
CREATED:20260323T125246Z
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SUMMARY:Antrim & Newtownabbey Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Admission & Carparking \nEvent Admission \n\nEntry is free\n\nGeneral Parking \n\nParking is limited within Antrim Castle Gardens and this is reserved for Accessible Car Parking\, Accessible Motorhomes\, Band Coaches\, Adjudicators and invited guests only\nThe Branch has organised a complimentary shuttle bus service from the green area at The Junction Retail Park. Parking is free\, and bands and spectators can use the service which will run all day between 8am and 7pm\nThe buses will bring you right into Castle Gardens and they are also accessible for disabled persons.  Signage will direct you to the [Green Area] at The Junction\, where you can park and get on the bus\nAdditional parking is available in the town centre car parks.  Please adhere to the directional signage around the town and be aware of any charges for specific car parks\n\nAccessible Car Parking \n\nBranch Officials are prioritising the provision for accessible parking\nProvision for 65 accessible car parking spaces for Blue Badge holders is available at the designated accessible car parking zone within Antrim Castle Gardens site\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nIt is recommended that you apply for an Accessible Car Parking Pass as soon as possible as the application system will close when all available accessible car spaces are allocated\nFurther spaces are available at The Junction Retail Park and it is accessible-friendly also.\nYou will only gain entry to the Antrim Castle Gardens site if you present the 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 Antrim Castle Gardens will be denied if you do not present both parking pass & valid blue badge. This blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day\nPasses will be issued at least one day before the event\nPlease present your blue badge at the entrance and you will be directed to the accessible car parking zone\n\nBand Coach / Minibus Parking \n\nBand coaches & minibuses must only park at the designated coach parking zone\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nPasses will be issued at least one day before the event\n\nMotorhomes \n\nThere is no overnight motorhome parking available within Antrim Castle Gardens\nMotorhome parking is strictly restricted for 5 motorhomes for accessible users on due to the limited space at Antrim Castle Gardens.\nProvision for 5x accessible motorhome spaces\, for Blue Badge holders is available within the designated accessible motorhome zone within Antrim Castle Gardens site\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nYou will only gain entry to the Antrim Castle Gardens site if you present the unique accessible motorhome pass together with a valid blue badge. This blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day\nDetails on caravan parks for motorhomes in the Antrim area can be found here\n\nInformation for Bands \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated practice area\nGazebos must not be erected on the main event site as this can interfere with arenas.\nYou may only erect a band gazebo at this event if you have applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit\n\nIf you have already applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit for this event\, and your band is entered\, a gazebo parking pass will be emailed out to you one day before the event. You do not need to apply again.\nIf you need to apply for a Season2026 gazebo pass for the first time\, please see Gazebo Application Form\nYou must provide evidence of Public Liability Insurance schedule when applying for your permit online\nIf event organisers request gazebos to be taken down during the event for safety reasons\, this must be complied with\n\nPractice/Tuning \n\nWhen your band is practising/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. Your band practising must not interfere with the final tuning areas.\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\, Stewards and Branch Officials regarding this and this must complied with\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 2 competition and following the Adult Drum Major final.\nNominated lead bands will be informed by email in advance. Lead bands should be in place no later than 15:50hrs and should make themselves available promptly at the front of the massed band\nAll bands and Drum Majors must be in place no later than 16:00hrs to ensure that the Massed Band Finale commences promptly.\nAll bands and drum majors must comply with Local Branch Rules 7.1 and 7.2\, and RSPBA Rule 4.79\n\nGeneral Info \nProgrammes \n\nWill be available to purchase from the Registration Tent at a cost of £5.00.  Cash\, card and contactless is accepted\n\nFood/Drink \n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors on the day.  Please note\, some may only take cash\n\nBarbeques \n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event\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\nLost Persons \n\nPlease report any lost persons immediately to any Branch or Event Officials on duty\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\nLitter \n\nPlease dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the event site. This is a Council facility and normal bylaws apply\nAll bands are responsible for ensuring that clearing any practice space they occupy (gazebos / final tuning). This will be monitored throughout the day and at the conclusion of the event by Branch Officials\n\nDogs \n\nAssistance dogs are welcome at this event\nWell-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a short lead\nDogs must be able to cope with large crowds and noise\nEnsure any dogs barking are taken away immediately so as not to interfere with band performances\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins.\n\nSafeguarding \n\nSafeguarding Information can be found  here\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.\nThe Branch Executive has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and event officials.\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\nTourist Information \n\nFor things to see and do around the area and the wider Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council area\, please see  Visit Antrim & Newtownabbey\n\nGeneral Queries \n\n\n\nplease email contests@rspbani.org \n\n\n\nSyllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Draw \nBand Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-antrim-2026_band-draw/\nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Dress time is 11:00\nDrum Major Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-antrim-2026_dm-draw/\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/antrim26/
LOCATION:Antrim Castle Gardens\, Randalstown Rd\, BT41 4LH
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBANI":MAILTO:contests@rspbani.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T193006
CREATED:20260323T130626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T193607Z
UID:12749-1785582000-1785607200@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:73rd Ulster Pipe Band + Drum Major Championships
DESCRIPTION:Admission & Carparking \nEvent Admission \n\nEntry is free\n\n\nGeneral Parking \n\nArds & North Down Borough Council is operating general car parking with a free courtesy shuttle bus running every 15mins between 7:30am and 9pm. This will operate from Balloo Park & Ride (Elim Church car park) to Bloomfield Shopping Centre and the city centre. A stop at Bangor Hospital bus stop\, just beside the entrance to Ward Park will provide access to the Championships.\nFull information can be found on Bangor Vibes | Plan Your Trip – Ards & North Down\nAdditional car parking will be available from 8am to 7pm on a first come\, first serve basis at:\n– Glenlola Collegiate – 2 Valentine Rd\, Bangor BT20 4TH\n– Bethany Baptist Church – 27 Gransha Road\, Bangor BT20 4TN\n– Ward Park Arras (Hardstanding) – Entry from Broadway\, Bangor\, BT20 4RG\nGeneral parking is also available in the city centre car parks. Please observe tariffs as displayed at each\n\n\nAccessible Car Parking \n\nProvision for 70 accessible car parking spaces for Blue Badge holders is available at the designated accessible car parking zone located at Ward Park Arras Pavilion (Gransha Road entrance)\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nThese are allocated on a first come\, first serve basis\nIt is recommended that you apply for an Accessible Car Parking Pass as soon as possible as the application system will close when all available accessible car spaces are allocated\nYou will only gain entry to the accessible parking zone if you present the 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 will be denied if you do not present both parking pass & valid blue badge. This blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day\nPasses will be issued by e-mail\, at least ONE day before the event\n\n\nBand Coach / Minibus Parking \n\nProvision for 6 band coach/minibus parking spaces is available within the designated coach parking zone located at Wark Park Arras (Hardstanding) with entry from Broadway side.\nBand coaches/minibuses must only park at this designated coach parking zone\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nPasses will be issued by e-mail\, at least ONE day before the event\n\n\nMotorhomes \n\nProvision for 12 day motorhome parking spaces is available withing the designated motorhome parking zone located at Wark Park Arras (Hardstanding) Broadway with entry from Broadway.\nThere is no overnight motorhome parking available.\nMotorhomes must only park at this designated motorhome parking zone.\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nYou will only gain entry to the motorhome parking zone if you present the unique accessible parking pass\nDetails on caravan parks for motorhomes in the Ards & North Down area can be found by clicking here\n\nInformation for Bands \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated practice area\nGazebos must not be erected on the main event site as this can interfere with arenas.\nYou may only erect a band gazebo at this event if you have applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit\nIf you have already applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit for this event\, and your band is entered\, a gazebo parking pass will be emailed out to you automatically ONE day before the event. You do not need to apply again.\nIf you need to apply for a Season2026 gazebo pass for the first time\, please see Gazebo Application Form\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 practising/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. Your band practising must not interfere with the final tuning areas.\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\, Stewards and Branch Officials regarding this and this must complied with\n\n\nFinale \n\nThe finale will be a massed band\, advancing playing “The Battle’s O’er”\nBands and drum majors should start preparing at the conclusion of day’s competition\nNominated lead bands will be informed by e-mail in advance\nAll bands and drum majors must comply with Local Branch Rules 7.1 and 7.2\, and RSPBA Rule 4.79\nFlourishing by drum majors is not permitted during any part of the finale for health and safety reasons\n\n\nEnd of Day Parade \n\nAt the conclusion of the finale and prizegiving\, a parade will take place along Gransha Road\, Castle Street concluding at Asda/Boots\nThe parade will start at the event area lead by Ravara.\nThis will be a great chance for bands and drum majors to celebrate their participation and successes at this year’s Ulster Championships.\n\nGeneral Information \nProgrammes \n\nWill be available to purchase from the Registration Tent at a cost of £5.00.  Cash\, card and contactless is accepted\n\n\nFood/Drink \n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors at Ward Park Arras on the day including a beer tent facility\nPlease note\, some may only take cash\nEntry to the beer tent facility for over 18s\n\n\nBarbeques \n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event\n\n\nToilet Facilities \n\nPortaloos will be available across the event site 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 event site and will be detailed on the map within the programme\n\n\nLost Persons \n\nPlease report any lost persons immediately to any Branch or Event Officials on duty\n\n\nDrones \n\nDrone flights are not permitted at this event. In the interests of public safety and compliance with UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations\, the operation of drones or other unmanned aircraft is strictly prohibited\nThis restriction applies to all drones\, regardless of size and weight\nAny person found operating a drone on or above this event site may be asked to cease operations immediately\, and may be reported to the relevant authorities where appropriate\n\n\nLitter \n\nPlease dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the event site. This is a Council facility and normal bylaws apply\nAll bands are responsible for ensuring that clearing any practice space they occupy (gazebos / final tuning). This will be monitored throughout the day and at the conclusion of the event by Branch Officials\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\nDogs must be able to cope with large crowds and noise\nEnsure any dogs barking are taken away immediately so as not to interfere with band or drum major performances\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins\n\n\nSafeguarding \n\nSafeguarding Information can be found by clicking here\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.\nThe Branch Executive has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and this extends to our third-party event officials also\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\nBranch photographers will be on site throughout the day and photos will be available online after the event\n\n\nTourist Information \n\nThe 73rd Ulster Championships is part of Bangor Vibes festival. Full details are available by clicking here\nFor other things to see and do around the wider Ards & North Down Borough area\, please see  VisitArdsandNorthDown.com\n\n\nGeneral Queries \n\n\n\nplease email contests@rspbani.org \n\n\n\nSyllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Draw \nBand Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-ulster-2026_band-draw/\nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Dress time is 10:30\nDrum Major Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-ulster-2026_dm-draw/\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& 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/ulster26/
LOCATION:Ward Park\, Bangor\, 4-10 Gransha Road\, Bangor\, BT204TG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T193006
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T141713Z
UID:12745-1786186800-1786212000@rspbani.org
SUMMARY:Craigavon & District Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Admission & Carparking\n \nEvent Admission \n\nEntry is free\n\nParking Charges  – Cash\, card and contactless are accepted \n\n£5.00 per car\n£10.00 per motorhome / campervan\n£25.00 per band coach / minibus\n\nGeneral Parking \n\nGeneral parking is available at Lurgan Park charged at £5.00 per car payable at the gate. Cash\, card and contactless are accepted.\nEntry via Avenue Road only. [Map link]\n\nAccessible Car Parking \n\nProvision for 80 accessible car parking spaces for Blue Badge holders is available at the designated accessible car parking zone located at the bottom of Robert Street (site of the old leisure centre) [Map link]\nPlease book and pay for this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nYou must complete the application process and make the correct payment for your application to be valid\nIt is recommended that you apply and pay for your pass as soon as possible as the application system will close when all available accessible car spaces are allocated\nYou will only gain entry to this accessible parking zone if you present the 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 will be denied if you do not present both parking pass & valid blue badge for the occupant\nPasses will be issued by e-mail\, at least ONE day before the event\nOne a pass is applied for an paid for online\, there is no refunds available.\n\n\nBand Coach / Minibus Parking \n\nProvision for 6 band coach/minibus parking spaces is available within the designated coach parking zone located at the hardstanding area at the bottom of Robert Street (site of the old leisure centre) [Map link]\nBand coaches/minibuses must only park at this designated coach parking zone\nPlease book and pay for this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nPasses will be issued by e-mail\, at least ONE day before the event\nNo refunds will be issued for non-use of the coach pass\n\n\nMotorhomes \n\nProvision for 12 day motorhome parking spaces are available withing the designated motorhome parking zone located at the hardstanding area at the bottom of Robert Street (site of the old leisure centre) [Map link]\nThere is no overnight motorhome parking available.\nMotorhomes must only park at this designated motorhome parking zone.\nPlease book and pay for this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nYou will only gain entry to the motorhome parking zone if you present the unique motorhome parking pass\nNo refunds will be issued for non use of the motorhome pass\n\nInformation for Bands\n \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated practice area\nGazebos must not be erected on the main event site as this can interfere with arenas.\nYou may only erect a band gazebo at this event if you have applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit\nIf you have already applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit for this event\, and your band is entered\, a gazebo parking pass will be emailed out to you automatically ONE day before the event. You do not need to apply again\nIf you need to apply for a Season2026 gazebo pass for the first time\, please see Gazebo Application Form\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 practising/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. Your band practising must not interfere with the final tuning areas.\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\, Stewards and Branch Officials regarding this and this must complied with\n\n\nFinale \n\nThe finale will be a massed band\, advancing playing “The Battle’s O’er”\nBands and drum majors should start preparing at the conclusion of day’s competition\nNominated lead bands will be informed by e-mail in advance\nAll bands and drum majors must comply with Local Branch Rules 7.1 and 7.2\, and RSPBA Rule 4.79\nFlourishing by drum majors is not permitted during any part of the finale for health and safety reasons\n\nGeneral Event Info\n \nProgrammes \n\nWill be available to purchase from the Registration Tent at a cost of £5.00.  Cash\, card and contactless is accepted\n\n\nFood/Drink \n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors at Lurgan Park on the day\nPlease note\, some may only take cash\n\n\nBarbeques \n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event\n\n\nToilet Facilities \n\nPortaloos will be available across the event site 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 event site and will be detailed on the map within the programme\n\n\nLost Persons \n\nPlease report any lost persons immediately to any Branch or Event Officials on duty\n\n\nDrones \n\nDrone flights are not permitted at this event. In the interests of public safety and compliance with UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations\, the operation of drones or other unmanned aircraft is strictly prohibited\nThis restriction applies to all drones\, regardless of size and weight\nAny person found operating a drone on or above this event site may be asked to cease operations immediately\, and may be reported to the relevant authorities where appropriate\n\n\nLitter \n\nPlease dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the event site. This is a ABC Council facility and normal bylaws apply\nAll bands are responsible for ensuring that clearing any practice space they occupy (gazebos / final tuning). This will be monitored throughout the day and at the conclusion of the event by Branch Officials\n\n\nDogs \n\nAssistance dogs are welcome at this event\nWell-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept under control and on a short lead at all times\nDogs must be able to cope with large crowds and noise\nEnsure any dogs barking are taken away immediately so as not to interfere with band or drum major performances\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins\n\n\nSafeguarding \n\nSafeguarding Information can be found by clicking here\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.\nThe Branch Executive has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and this extends to our third-party event officials also\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\nBranch photographers will be on site throughout the day and photos will be available online after the event\n\n\nTourist Information \n\nFor other things to see and do around the wider Lurgan and ABC borough area\, please see  VisitCraigavon.com or  GetActiveABC.com\n\n\nGeneral Queries \n\n\n\nplease email contests@rspbani.org \n\n\n\nSyllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Draw \nBand Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-lurgan-park-2026_band-draw/\nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Dress time is 10:00\nDrum Major Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-lurgan-park-2026_dm-draw/\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/craigavon26/
LOCATION:Lurgan Park\, Avenue Road\,\, Lurgan\, BT66 7BD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T193006
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SUMMARY:Heart O' Down Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships (inc. CoC)
DESCRIPTION:Admission & Carparking \nEvent Admission \n\nEntry is free\n\n\nGeneral Parking \n\nGeneral parking is available at Donard Park main car park and on the hillside\nBoth these areas are not pre-bookable and are on a first come\, first serve basis\nPlease park considerately and legally within these areas. Any vehicles parked wrongly or illegally will be asked to move by Police\nThe hillside area will be closed at 7pm and will not be open again until Council are contacted on Monday morning.\nIt 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\nIf parking capacity is reached at Donard Park main car park and the hillside area\, you will need to seek alternative parking around the town centre\n\nAccessible Car Parking \n\nProvision for 120x pre-bookable car parking spaces for Blue Badge holders is available at the designated parking zone between the hillside and the event arenas\nPlease pre-book using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nYou must complete the application form fully for your application to be processed\nIt is recommended that you apply for your pass as soon as possible as the application system will close when all available accessible car spaces are allocated\nYou will only gain entry to this accessible parking zone if you present the unique accessible parking pass together with a valid blue badge\nThis blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day\nEntry to will be denied if you do not present both parking pass & valid blue badge for the occupant\nPasses will be issued to you by e-mail\, at least ONE day before the event\nPlease be aware that there is a vehicle height restriction to this area\n\n\nBand Coach / Minibus Parking \n\nProvision for pre-booked band coach/minibus parking is available within the designated coach parking zone within the Donard Park main car park or where Officials direct you to.\nBands should pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nBand coaches/minibuses must only park at this designated coach parking zone\nPasses will be issued by e-mail\, at least ONE day before the event\n\nMotorhomes \n\n\n\nProvision for 12x motorhome day parking spaces are available withing the designated motorhome parking zone located at the hillside area\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nMotorhomes must only park at this designated motorhome parking zone.\nThere is strictly no overnight parking available within Donard Park\nOvernight accommodation information is available here.\n\n\n\nBand Information \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated practice areas\nYou should ensure that your band gazebo is not erected too close to interfere with band/drum major arenas or final tuning\nYou may only erect a band gazebo at this event if you have applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit\nIf you have already applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit for this event\, and your band is entered\, a gazebo parking pass will be emailed out to you automatically ONE day before the event. You do not need to apply again\nIf you need to apply for a Season2026 gazebo pass for the first time\, please see Gazebo Application Form\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 practising/tuning\, you must be aware of your proximity to any band/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. Your band practising must also not interfere with the final tuning areas\nDo not proceed to final tuning areas too early as this can cause disruption for bands in front of you\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\, Stewards and Branch Officials regarding this and this must complied with\n\nEnd of Season Parade \n\nAt the conclusion of the finale and prizegiving\, there will be a parade for bands\, drum majors and trophy carriers\nThis will commence from main Donard Park car park entrance at approximately 6:30pm 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. Throws and bodywork 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\nGeneral Information \nProgrammes \n\nWill be available to purchase from the Registration Tent at a cost of £5.00.  Cash\, card and contactless is accepted\n\n\nFood/Drink \n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors at Donard Park on the day – some may only take cash\nThere is also a large selection of eateries and bars around the town\n\n\nBarbeques \n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event\n\n\nToilet Facilities \n\nPortaloos will be available across the event site 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 event site and will be detailed on the map within the programme\n\n\nLost Persons \n\nPlease report any lost persons immediately to any Branch or Event Officials on duty\n\n\nDrones \n\nDrone flights are not permitted at this event. In the interests of public safety and compliance with UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations\, the operation of drones or other unmanned aircraft is strictly prohibited\nThis restriction applies to all drones\, regardless of size and weight\nAny person found operating a drone on or above this event site may be asked to cease operations immediately\, and may be reported to the relevant authorities where appropriate\n\n\nLitter \n\nPlease dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the event site. This is a NMDD Council facility and normal bylaws apply\nAll bands are responsible for ensuring that clearing any practice space they occupy (gazebos / final tuning). This will be monitored throughout the day and at the conclusion of the event by Branch Officials\n\n\nDogs \n\nAssistance dogs are welcome at this event\nWell-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept under control and on a short lead at all times\nDogs must be able to cope with large crowds and noise\nEnsure any dogs barking are taken away immediately so as not to interfere with band or drum major performances\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins\n\n\nSafeguarding \n\nSafeguarding Information can be found by clicking here\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.\nThe Branch Executive has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and this extends to our third-party event officials also\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\nBranch photographers will be on site throughout the day and photos will be available online after the event\n\n\nTourist Information \n\nFor other things to see and do around the wider Newcastle and NMD district area\, please see  Visit Mourne Guillion Strangford \n\n\nGeneral Queries \n\n\n\nplease email contests@rspbani.org \n\n\n\nBand Draw \nBand Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nnewcastle-26-draw\nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Dress time is 10:30\nDrum Major Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nnewcastle-26-dm-draw\nSyllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@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/heartodown26/
LOCATION:Donard Park\, Donard Park\, Newcastle\, BT33 0WR
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