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The draw for the 2024 United Kingdom Championships for Bands can be found HERE The draw for the 2024 United Kingdom Championships for Drum Majors can be found HERE

Last call to Bands and Drum Majors for entries to the United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships in Bangor. The entries will close at midnight on the 3rd April 2024 The draw for the championship will take place a week later on the 10th April 2024

Many thanks to the RSPBA Lothian & Borders Branch for hosting and sponsoring the competition on Saturday 30th March 2024. This was the second of the eight competitions which form part of the new RSPBA International Solo Drumming Circuit. ResultsAdult Scottish Snare Drumming Championship These competitors have now qualified to enter the RSPBA World Solo

There is a just over a week to go to the closing date for entries to the United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships in Bangor. The draw for the championship will take place a week later on the 10th April 2024 The closing dates for the other Championships are:British Championship 24th April 2024Scottish Championship 12th June

The Board of Directors are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of our long time friend and fellow Director Paul McAndrew. Paul has been instrumental with nearly all past, existing and ongoing changes that have been put in place, through the Music Board, as of late. The World Solo Drumming Championship, Grading, Format

Information Note RSPBA registered pipe bands and their members should be aware that the Board of Directors has commissioned an independent review of the Association’s Pipe Band College.  The College is an integral part of the RSPBA’s constitution and is one of the important resources available in the interests of pipe band members.  Effective education

At the very successful AGM on Saturday 9th March we saw a number of new Office Bearers appointed. We are delighted to inform you of the following: PresidentMajor General David McDowall (Retired) was appointed our new President. Honorary PresidentMr George Ussher was appointed to a new role, that of Honorary President. ChairmanMr Robert (Bob) Niven

The RSPBA Music Board have received and approved the following grading changes from the RSPBA Standards and Grading Group, band secretaries have been notified. By Request NJ to NJBTurriff and District – 773 4B to NJB47th Culter BB – 254 4A to NJBKintyre Schools – 933 NJA to NJBCapital District Youth -USA – 1178 Juvenile

The RSPBA Adjudicators panel held their AGM last November, where Convener John Wilson completed his tenure in office to a well-attended meeting online and in person by 51 RSPBA member adjudicators and officials. Fellow adjudicators unanimously thanked John for his sterling work and input in leading the business of the panel. John is a long

The minute of the Board of Directors meeting held on 27th January is now available. Please click here for the minute in PDF format. The Board of Directors