The guidance on Social Distancing across Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is broadly consistent, each specifying advice on the social distancing requirements that need to be followed. The key differences are road map specific the dates when indoor and outdoor activity can resume, and the numbers of people allowed to gather. These details are […]
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The return to normal for Band Practices and Performances remains tightly linked to the United Kingdom route maps and the relevant advice and guidance on social distancing for those in non-professional performing arts. The information across Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland follows a similar pattern, each specifying advice on the social distancing requirements that
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The minute of the Board of Directors meeting held on the 19th April 2021 is now available. Please click here for the minute in PDF format Paul BrownVice Chairman
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The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association is disappointed to announce that the 2021 Scottish Pipe Band Championships event due to be held in Dumbarton in July is now cancelled. The decision was taken in consultation with key partners following careful consideration of the latest guidance on mass gatherings available from the Scottish Government, alongside timescales
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The World Pipe Band Championships 2021, due to take place at Glasgow Green in August has been cancelled. The event, which would normally attract around 200 bands from around the world to compete, is expected to return to Glasgow in 2022. The World Pipe Band Championships is delivered on behalf of The Royal Scottish Pipe
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At the Board of Directors meeting on 17th April, proposals from the Music Board have been approved. This gives permission for the Music Board to initiate activities which will support player and band engagement as part of a Restart Strategy. Further information will follow in early May. Board of Directors
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The Directors and Members of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association send their sincerest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and to all members of The Royal Family for the sad loss of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Board of Directors
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The precis of the Board of Directors meeting held on the 13th March 2021 is now available. Please click here for the precis in PDF format Paul BrownVice Chairman
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The RSPBA 90th Annual General Meeting (AGM) as notified to the Members in pursuant of Article 42 was held on Saturday 13th March 2021 at 11:00am as an online ZOOM meeting. This year the online format was chosen to allow the meeting to be interactive. Attendance was open to the Band Secretary (Member) or their
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The promoters of the Scottish and World Pipe Band Championships are considering the March Scottish Government announcement on the phased exit from lockdown, particularly the criteria that needs to be met by the events industry as they look at the viability of running the event. The Music Board have revised the playing requirements for remaining
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