Coverage mentioning Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, drawn from published sources.
The RSPBA has set its 2027 band registration fees at the same rates as this year and warned that payment is due by 30 November to avoid a 20% surcharge. Separate rates apply for juveniles, new bands and overseas entrants.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has appointed Meaghan Lyons as its new chief executive. The move is being welcomed in piping circles for her business background and experience across the pipe band world.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has confirmed there will be no increase in band registration fees for the 2027 season. Registration has now opened for member bands.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has appointed Meaghan Lyons as its next chief executive officer. The announcement was released on 20 October 2026.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has named Meaghan Lyons as its next chief executive officer, with Colin Mulhern due to hand over in March 2027. Lyons will begin a transitional post at the association’s Glasgow headquarters.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has named Meaghan Lyons as its next chief executive officer. The appointment is the latest leadership move at the governing body.
Read the original ↗BBC Scotland and the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association have confirmed that the 2027 World Pipe Band Championships livestream is still undecided. A petition calling for the broadcast to be saved has gathered close to 3,000 signatures.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has published its 2027 season band registration fees. The notice concerns the coming season and does not name any competitors or results.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has walked back its earlier claim about BBC Scotland’s Worlds coverage. It now says the broadcaster has not made a final decision on the 2027 livestream.
Read the original ↗BBC Scotland says it has not decided whether to livestream the 2027 World Pipe Band Championships, while the RSPBA says the BBC has axed the coverage because of budget cuts. The dispute centres on the future of the Worlds broadcast.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association says it is disappointed by the BBC's decision not to film the World Pipe Band Championships. The statement centres on the impact for one of piping's biggest events.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has elevated Royal Burgh of Annan and Ulster Scottish to Grade 1, taking the number of active top-grade bands to 19. Ulster Scottish, based in Philadelphia, joins St. Thomas Alumni of Houston among the American Grade 1 ranks.
Read the original ↗Ulster Scottish and Royal Burgh of Annan move into Grade 1 for 2027. Piping Press also rounds up the junior piping and drumming results from Brechin.
Read the original ↗The RSPBA has confirmed the band regrading changes for the 2027 season after discussion at its Standards & Grading group. The notice sets out which bands move between grades for next year.
Read the original ↗The BBC piping programmes will spotlight the Northern Meeting over the next two weekends, with recordings from several prize events. The notice also points readers toward upcoming piping items including a London recital, SPA date and school job.
Read the original ↗The RSPBA says the draw for the World Solo Snare Drumming and Tenor Drumming Championships has been published.
Read the original ↗The RSPBA says it was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Honorary Life Member Wilson Young on 24 August 2026.
Read the original ↗The RSPBA says it has confirmed dates and venues for the 2027 Major Championships, including the British Championship on 29 May at Ingliston.
Read the original ↗Entries have opened for the 2026 World Solo Snare and Tenor Drumming Championships. The RSPBA’s announcement provides the route to enter.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association says applications are now being accepted for the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Read the original ↗The RSPBA says the draw for the World Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships has been published.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association says Chief Executive Officer Colin Mulhern has formally informed the board that he will step down in March 2027.
Read the original ↗RSPBA says the draw for the Scottish Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships has been published.
Read the original ↗The RSPBA said it issued an update to band secretaries about security concerns in Belfast linked to the United Kingdom Championships.
Read the original ↗The RSPBA published parking information for the United Kingdom Championships, including a map and listed parking locations such as Elim Church on Alexandra Park Avenue. The notice highlights accessible parking among the options.
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