The RSPBA has announced its band fees for 2027. There has been no increase from this year. Registrations are open and fees must be paid by November 30th or a 20% surcharge applies.
Rates are £277 per band. This drops to £252 for juveniles. A new adult band must pay £302 to register and a new Juvenile band £277. Fees for overseas (non-UK) bands are £231 and £210 (Juv.)
If an overseas band is a member of an Affiliate Association such as the EUSPBA then they get a 50% reduction on the above figures.
The late payment surcharge does not apply to bands joining the RSPBA after Nov 30. In a statement the Association’s Board of Directors said:
‘We recognise the financial commitments involved in running a pipe band and appreciate the continued support of our member bands. By maintaining registration fees at their current levels, the Association aims to provide stability and certainty as bands prepare for the 2027 season.’ Bands can pay their fees by logging in here.
SPA Juveniles
Scottish Pipers President Logan Tannock: ‘Entries for our annual juvenile competition go live tomorrow, October 27th at 7pm.
‘The competition is on December 5th in the Piping Centre Otago Street. We have eight events, listed below. The competition is open to all. Competitors can only play in one age group either 15 & Under or 18 & Under.
‘We cannot accept late entries and these close on November 9th. All competitions should wear full Highland dress.’
Categories: 18 & Under Piobaireachd (two tunes); 18 & Under March (4 parts, two tunes); 18 & Under Strathspey & Reel (4 parts, two of each)
15 & Under Piobaireachd Ground; 15 & Under Piobaireachd; 15 & Under March (4 Parts); 15 & Under Strathspey & Reel (each 4 parts)
Open Jig (four parts or more). Enter here from 7pm tomorrow.
CLASP Chanters
The online contest for adult beginners is run by the Piping Centre. Overall winner Janet MacDonald received an ES Session Chanter.
Piob Ground: 1 A MacDonald 2 F Sallin 3 J MacDonald 4 C Watt 5 C Toullec 6 P Terry
March: 1 J MacDonald 2 F Sallin 3 C Toullec 4 M Lube 5 A MacDonald 6 C Watt
S&R: 1 J MacDonald 2 A MacDonald 3 C Toullec 4 P Terry 5 C Watt
Jig: 1 F Sallin 2 M Lube 3 C Toullec 4 J MacDonald 5 C Watt 6 A MacDonald
