THE ROYAL SCOTTISH PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION

This annual competition will take place this year at:

Lower Castle Park,

Colchester

CO1 1XN
 

Information for Competitors

The London & South of England Branch is proud to organise a premier outdoor contest in southern England in the beautiful setting of Colchester Lower Castle Park. We welcome entries from Quartet and Full Bands as well as Solo Pipers and Drummers - please use the links below to make online entries. 

Prize Money

Here are the details:

 

Full Band							Quartet
	G4 March	G4 MSR	G3 Medley	G3 MSR				G4 March	G4 MSR
1st	£250	£250	£250	£250			1st	£50	£50
2nd	£220	£220	£220	£220			2nd	£30	£30
3rd	£190	£190	£190				3rd	£20	£20
4th	£160	£160	£160
5th	£130	£130	£130
6th	£100	£100

OPEN SOLO PIPING
	Piob	6/8 March	MSR	H & J
1st	40	15	25	15
2nd	30	10	20	10
3rd		5	15	5

PARKING 

Parking is in Kings Meadows at the end of Catchpool Road CO1 1XN. The turning point is next to the Fire Station on Cowdray Avenue. There is a £5 charge for parking and this may be paid in cash or by bank card. Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders will be located in an area next to the Middle Mill Weir Bridge. 

Band Gazebos 

For bands wishing to set up a gazebo please use the space close to the Band members parked vehicles in the King’s Meadow. Please note each band is restricted to one gazebo.

Entry Forms

Closing date for entries 31/05/26