The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch (RSPBANI) and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are pleased to announce the launch of the Heart o’ Down Pipe Band Championships for 2022. This year’s event will again be held in the familiar surroundings of Donard Park in Newcastle which played host to the Ulster …
Please note the last date for return of bus parking applications is 15th July 2022. All band requiring a bus pass should complete this form and pay online. Please follow this link to book your bus permit – Bus Pass
The RSPBA have added a championship gallery section to the website. We invite you to visit and refresh your memories of current and past championships. Visit the Gallery
At a specially convened meeting of the RSPBA Board of Directors(BoD) this weekend, it was agreed to allow the Sons of Holyland Pipe Band to compete in the Grade 4B Contest at the 2022 World Pipe Band Championships. In arriving at its decision, the BoD reviewed the various submissions made to the RSPBA prior to …
The draw for the 2022 World Championships can be found here
Glasgow Green is ready. The bands are set. The Worlds are go! Hundreds of pipe bands. Thousands of pipers and drummers. Can the current champs hold on to their title or will another band take the trophy? You’ll only find out at the Worlds! It’s back. It’s live. It’s the best pipe bands in the …
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch (RSPBANI) and Mid & East Antrim Borough Council are pleased to announce the launch of the 71st Ulster Pipe Band Championships and Highland Dancing Contest. This year’s event will be held in the familiar surroundings of Ballymena Academy, which played host to the All Ireland Championships in …
