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Passing Of RSPBA President Major General David McDowall CBE
The Board of Directors and Staff are sad to announce the passing of our President, Major General David McDowall CBE…
Playing Requirements for 2025 Season – Revised
The Board of Directors have approved the revised playing requirements for the Grade 1 2025 World Pipe Band Championships. This…
Major Championships – Trophy Returns
Can bands and drum majors please ensure that all trophies are returned to RSPBA HQ 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 to the…
The RSPBA Oceania Solo Drumming Championship 2025
Many thanks to the Royal New Zealand Pipe Band Association for hosting and Scenic Hotel Group for sponsoring the competition…
The RSPBA European Solo Snare & Tenor Drumming Championship 2025
Many thanks to the RSPBA Dundee Perth & Angus Branch for hosting and Kingdom Thistle Pipe Band supplies for sponsoring…
Save The Date – Summer School
14th – 18th July 2025 RSPBA HQ, Glasgow 2025 Theme: New Horizons The RSPBA Summer School is aimed at supporting…
United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships 2025
The Pipes are calling crowds to the Royal Highland Centre for the UK Pipe Band ChampionshipsThis prestigious competition will be…
The RSPBA Scottish Solo Drumming Championship 2025
Many thanks to the RSPBA Lothian & Borders Branch for hosting and sponsoring the competition on Saturday 29th March 2025…
Annan Pipe Band Competition 5th July 2025
Annan has a proud history of Pipe Bands and Pipe Band Contests, and this pride is shared by thousands of…
Music Board Gradings March 2025
The RSPBA Music Board have received and approved the following grading changes from the RSPBA Standards and Grading Group, band…