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Annan has a proud history of Pipe Bands and Pipe Band Contests, and this pride is shared by thousands of spectators on the First Saturday in July. This year the date is 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. The Bands compete at Annan Academy playing fields throughout the afternoon in the competition which is run by Dumfries and […]

Following the recommendation from the RSPBA Music Board, the Board of Directors have approved the playing requirements for the 2026 Contest Season. Please click here to view – Please note all Juvenile Grades at the World Championships will play on Friday 14th August 2026

Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch are delighted to be hosting the above competition which will be held on Saturday 24th January 2026 at RSPBA HQ. Please click the entry form to register, please note the closing date for this is 18th January 2026.

UK Pipe Band Championships Set For Belfast The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and Ulster-Scots Agency are delighted to announce that the United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships will be held in Belfast on Saturday, 13 June 2026. This landmark event will bring together pipe bands from across the United Kingdom and beyond, celebrating the excellence,

A Festive Treat For Music Lovers – British Pipe Band Championships 2026 Tickets Released Thousands of spectators are set to enjoy an unforgettable celebration of music, culture and competition when the British Pipe Band Championships return to the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, on Saturday 30th May. Tickets for the event are now available to buy,

For the Attention of All Band Secretaries As we look ahead to the 2026 season, the Association must meet the administrative and financial costs involved in managing our operations — including the preparation of schedules, allocations, and arrangements for both Major and Minor Competitions. To support these essential activities, the Board has approved a 5%

Do you want to follow the unmissable action but can’t be in Glasgow? Don’t worry, you don’t have to miss out! You can tune into the following live streams tomorrow from 9am. Tenor Final 09:00:https://youtube.com/live/1iTrp26exDk?feature=share Snare Finals From 12:00:https://youtube.com/live/EM-TLcIrjr4?feature=share

The Standards and Grading Group have met to discuss the end of season gradings and have recommended to the RSPBA Music Board the following which have been approved. Emails have been sent to all band secretaries. Please note entries for the World Solo Snare and Tenor Drumming will not be effected by the latest regrading.

The draw for the 2025 World Championships can be found here Following discussions on the changes to the playing order during the day of The World Pipe Band Championships can all solo players ensure you have a dedicated player for yourself at the World Solo Drumming on Saturday 18th October. There will be no change

Entries are now open for the World Solo Drumming which will take place on Saturday 18th October at Glasgow Caledonian University. Entry Form: https://forms.gle/9keDpm32bioiHfU87 Entries close on Monday 8th September and the draw will take place on Wednesday 10th September. All entrants must be registered with an RSPBA member band. Please also ensure that you