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The date set for the Europeans is Sunday, August 9 in Perth, which is traditionally the date of the Perth Highland Games

🎯National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland end of year concert🎉🎉♦ grab your tickets now for the National Youth Pipe Band’s en...
17/04/2025

🎯National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland end of year concert🎉🎉

♦ grab your tickets now for the National Youth Pipe Band’s end of year concert and enjoy an unforgettable gig!

The End of Year Concert, will feature their three National Ensembles, drawing together some of the country’s most talented young pipers and drummers, performing a varied programme of concert music, including new work developed by musicians in the Emerging Composers programme.

This year’s theme looks at how important the city of Glasgow has been on the Piping and Drumming scene.

📌Venue
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
2 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow, G2 3NY United Kingdom

📌Details
Date:
April 19th
Time:
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost:
£29.5

📌Organizer
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland
Email
[email protected]

🎯Results from the SPA Professional competition 2025🏆🎉🥳📌The Scottish Pipers Association Professional Competition took pla...
14/04/2025

🎯Results from the SPA Professional competition 2025🏆🎉🥳

📌The Scottish Pipers Association Professional Competition took place on Saturday, April 12, in the National Piping Centre, McPhater Street, Glasgow. The overall winner of the Donald MacLean Trophy was Angus MacPhee and the full results are below.🏆🏆🏆

📌Competition 1 — P/A/Open Piobaireachd
1.Brodie Watson-Massey
2.Angus MacPhee
3.Gordon McCready
4.Steven Leask
5.John McDonald

📌Competition 2 — Former Winners MSR
1.Gordon McCready
2.Angus MacPhee
3.Sarah Muir
4.John Dew
5.Callum Wynd

📌Competition 3 — March: Open
1.Angus MacPhee
2.Norman Gillies
3Hector Munro
4Ross Miller
5.Darach Urquhart

📌March: B Grade
1.Norman Gillies
2.Hector Munro
3.Ross Miller
4.Christopher McLeish
5.Bobby Allen

📌Competition 4 — Strathspey & Reel: Open
1.Christopher McLeish
2.Norman Gillies
3.Sandy Cameron
4.Andrew Smith
5.Anna Kummerlöw

📌Strathspey & Reel: B Grade
1.Christopher McLeish
2.Norman Gillies
3.Andrew Smith
4.Anna Kummerlöw
5.Bobby Allen

📌Competition 5 — 6/8 March

🎉Own choice 6/8 March played during P/A/Open Piobaireachd tuning up

1.Brodie Watson-Massey

📌Competition 6 — B Grade Piobaireachd

1.Callum Wynd
2.Kyle Cameron
3.Jonathon Simpson
4.Ashley McMichael
5.Finlay Frame

📌Competition 7 — C Grade Piobaireachd
1.Catriona Norman
2.Andrew Pattison
3.Christopher McCartan
4.Ian Simpson
5.Scott Garden

📌Competition 8 — C Grade March
1.Hazel Whyte
2.Scott Garden
3.Andrew Pattison
4.Arran Green
5.Christopher McCartan

📌Competition 9 — C Grade Strathspey & Reel
1.David Bruce
2.Hazel Whyte
3.Ian Simpson
4.Arran Green
5.Thomas Turner

🎯𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧🥳📌The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch welcomes Andrew Graham as its ...
11/04/2025

🎯𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧🥳

📌The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch welcomes Andrew Graham as its new Chairperson.🎉🎉

Although a tireless servant within the compiling office and well-known to many around the contest arenas, Andrew has kindly ‘compiled’ some words to introduce himself to the wider Branch since taking up the role of Chairperson in February 2025.


Angus MacColl recital in DundeeThe Mackenzie Caledonian Pipe Band is thrilled to announce a captivating piping recital f...
26/02/2025

Angus MacColl recital in Dundee

The Mackenzie Caledonian Pipe Band is thrilled to announce a captivating piping recital featuring the legendary Angus D. MacColl. This exclusive event will take place on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Woodlands Hotel, offering a unique opportunity to experience one of Scotland’s most celebrated pipers in an intimate setting.

Hailing from Benderloch near Oban, Angus D. MacColl is a luminary in the world of piping. Known as the “King of the 2/4 Competition March,” MacColl has earned numerous accolades, including victories at the prestigious Glenfiddich Piping Championship and the Masters Solo Piping Competition. His mastery of Piobaireachd, as well as lively March, Strathspey, and Reel sets, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Adding to the evening’s excitement, the recital will open with a performance by talented young local pipers, who will warm up the ever-appreciative crowd with their skill and enthusiasm. This showcase highlights the Mackenzie Caledonian Pipe Band’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of piping talent.

The Mackenzie Caledonian Pipe Band is building on the success of its 2024 recital series, which featured outstanding performances by Willie McCallum and Callum Beaumont. Both events were very well attended and received wonderful feedback, celebrating the artistry of these two exceptional pipers.
To watch the event live like and follow our page and visit our group👇👇👇
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Event Details:

Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM GMT (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
Venue: Woodlands Hotel, Broughty Ferry, DD5 2QL

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Scotland’s rich musical heritage, brought to life by one of its most gifted performers.




💥💥💥Update: The 94th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The RSPBA👇👇👇The 94th AGM of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association...
25/02/2025

💥💥💥Update: The 94th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The RSPBA👇👇👇

The 94th AGM of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association in pursuant of Article 42 will be held on Saturday 8th March 2025 at 11 am as a hybrid meeting.
An initial Email has been sent to the details we have for the Band Secretary (Member) of each Band where the Membership Fees have been fully paid.

Any Secretary of a Band who has fully paid their Membership Fees who has not received this Email, please advise the Association of the email address and telephone number of who we should contact.

If you have any issues please contact [email protected] for help.

On behalf of The RSPBA Board of Directors.



Results from the National Piping Centre Junior competition 2025🎉🎉🎉♦ The National Piping Centre’s Junior competition took...
24/02/2025

Results from the National Piping Centre Junior competition 2025🎉🎉🎉

♦ The National Piping Centre’s Junior competition took place on Saturday, February 22, in both NPC venues at Cowcaddens and the West End. The full results were as follows:👇👇👇

♦ OVERALL WINNERS💥💥💥🏆🏆🏆

🎯 Overall Junior Champion: Douglas Baird🏆
🎯 Overall Novice Champion – Lachlan Rennie🏆
🎯 Overall Youth Champion – Larry Presslie🏆
🎯 Chanter Champion: Layla Reilly🏆

♦ U18 Piobaireachd 👇👇👇
1.Ross Aitchison
2.Peter MacKay
3.Douglas Baird
4.Craig Mitchell
5.Charlie Mack
5.Fergus Dorrington

♦ U18 MSR👇👇👇
1.Douglas Baird
2.Charlie Mack
3.Peter MacKay
4.Lennox Munro
5.Paul MacKay
6.Jamie Crawford

♦ U18 Jig👇👇👇
1.Douglas Baird
2.Ross Aitchison
3.Aaron Hughes
4.Rory Cairns
5.Hector Finlayson
6.Leon Lee

♦ U15 Piobaireachd👇👇👇
1.Lachlan Rennie
2.Rory Forbes
3.Seonaidh Forrest
4.Alasdair Bullock
5.James Silcock
6.Lorne MacIntyre

♦ U15 March👇👇👇
1.Rory Forbes
2.Lachlan Rennie
3.Arthur MacKay
4.Seonaidh Forrest
5.James Silcock
6.Hamish Stephens

♦ U15 Strathspey & Reel👇👇👇
1.Lachlan Rennie
2.Rory Forbes
3.Arthur MacKay
4.Seonaidh Forrest
4.James Silcock
5.Harris Morford

♦ U13 Piobaireachd Ground👇👇👇
1.Aaron Kane
2.Larry Presslie
3.Travis McKenna-Johnston
4.Andrew Fagan
5.Abhiram Rao
6.(John) Kendrick Smith

♦ U13 March👇👇👇
1.Larry Presslie
2.Travis McKenna-Johnston
3.Aaron Kane
4.Mirren Silver
5.Abhiram Rao
6.Adam Fersia

♦ Chanter – March👇👇👇
1.Layla Reilly
2.Kayli Folan
3.Callum O’Reilly
4.Sam Aiton
5.Fin Mertins
6.Rowan Garden

♦ Chanter – Slow Air👇👇👇
1.Layla Reilly
2.Penelope Broadfoot
3.Callum O’Reilly
4.Alyvia MacDonald
5.Kayli Folan
6.Sam Aiton

♦ Freestyle👇👇👇
1.James Silcock
2.Arthur MacKay
3.Aled Lynn





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RSPBA Intercontinental Adult Solo Snare Drumming ChampionshipIn first place, winning the The Dave Armit Cup and The Roya...
23/02/2025

RSPBA Intercontinental Adult Solo Snare Drumming Championship
In first place, winning the The Dave Armit Cup and The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, Intercontinental Champion for 2025 is Derek Cooper ($500 cash prize)
In second place Blair Beaton ($400 cash prize)
In Third place Cameron Lawson ($300 cash prize)
In Fourth place Wesley Cole ($200 cash prize)
In Fifth place Michael O’Rourke ($100 cash prize)
In sixth Place Kyle Wardell
THESE TOP SIX PLACES NOW SECURE POINTS TOWARDS THE ROYAL SCOTTISH PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION, WORLD ADULT SOLO SNARE DRUMMING CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2025.
THE TOP FOUR PLACES ALSO NOW QUALIFY TO ENTER THE ROYAL SCOTTISH PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION ADULT WORLD SOLO SNARE DRUMMING SEMI-FINALS IN GLASGOW IN OCTOBER 2025.
Both events were sponsored by the following groups:
The Metro Cup
The EUSPBA
St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band
Rory O’Moore School of pipes and drums
Thank all of our helpers:
Karen Reed, Paul Wood, Erin Wood, Joe Dooley and Joe McGoo
For the HPJ the winners are:
In 5th place taking home a prize of $100: Sophia McConnell
In 4th place taking home a prize of $200: Michael O’Rourke
In 3rd place taking home a prize of $300: Cameron Lawson
In 2nd place taking home a prize of $400: Blair Beaton
In 1st place taking home a prize of $500: Derek Cooper
Events like this take a lot of effort and funding. If you would like to support us please consider a donation. We can accept PayPal [email protected]
Submitted By: Matt Wood


RSPBA issue playing requirements for 2025United Kingdom Championship – Edinburgh, July 12Grade 1: MSR – Submit 1, minimu...
21/02/2025

RSPBA issue playing requirements for 2025

United Kingdom Championship – Edinburgh, July 12
Grade 1: MSR – Submit 1, minimum 4-parted tunes.
Grade 2: Medley (4-6 mins)
Grade 3: MSR
Juvenile: Medley (3-5 mins)
Grade NJA / 4A: Prescribed MSR
1×4-parted March or 2×2-parted Marches
1×4-parted Strathspey or 2×2-parted Strathspeys
1×4-parted Reel or 2×2-parted Reels
All tunes to be from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes.

Grade 4B: Prescribed Marches
4×2-parted Marches
All tunes to be from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes.

Grade NJB: Prescribed Marches
4×2-parted Marches
All tunes to be from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes.

Static start will operate at all Championships (and Minors where there is a separate NJB competition. NJB playing in G4B competitions must comply with the Format requirements of this Grade and will March into the circle.)





European Pipe Band Championship trophies.
19/02/2025

European Pipe Band Championship trophies.

RSPBA issue playing requirements for 2025🎉🎉🎉On February 10, the RSPBA Board of Directors issued the playing requirements...
19/02/2025

RSPBA issue playing requirements for 2025🎉🎉🎉

On February 10, the RSPBA Board of Directors issued the playing requirements for the 2025 Contest Season, following the recommendation from the RSPBA Music Board.

Additional Notice: In September 2023, following a survey with Grade 1 Pipe Majors and Leading Drummers, almost 80% were in favour of a 2nd round competition where they will play a 4-part maximum MSR. The Board of Directors intend to implement this for the 2025 Competition Season which had been intimated several times since 2023 at both Board of Directors and Music Board Meetings.

In 2024 a survey for Grade 2 bands was also done, whereby, the recommendation was made to play both disciplines in the Grade 2 Final and how this will be operated in 2025 will be as follows, 2026 may be subject to change, following a review.

Drumming tutor positions available at Boroughmuir High School, Edinburgh.The Boroughmuir High School Pipe Band (BHSPB) i...
18/02/2025

Drumming tutor positions available at Boroughmuir High School, Edinburgh.

The Boroughmuir High School Pipe Band (BHSPB) is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic snare and bass section drumming tutors to run accessible, inclusive band practices.

The roles will include:
Running group lessons for drummers from a beginner level upwards, including teaching score reading.
Instructing the drum corps during band practices.
Assisting at competitions, concerts and other events.
Maintaining a positive relationship with key stake holders, including pupils, parents, school staff and other BHSPB instructors.
Writing and / or sourcing suitable drum scores.
This role has significant room for expansion to paid tuition beyond band practice times. It would suit an established drumming tutor or an individual who has a passion for drumming, having played at a high level, and / or is studying music. Successful applicants will be subject to a PVG check and will report to the BHSPB committee.

Practical Information:
Band Practice Hours: 2 hours per week on a Wednesday evening; 17.00-19.00hrs
Location: Boroughmuir High School, EHIl 1FL.
Remuneration: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
Start date: To be confirmed.

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