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The Ulster Solos will take place on Saturday 20th April 2019 in Lisnagarvey High School, Lisburn.

The syllabus is being finalised and will be published soon

Please see attached, further details to follow.

Please click here to view photos from our 'An Evening of Champions' event.

We are looking for some volunteers to help make the Ulster Solos run smoothly,

You would assist the stewards by getting competitors from their practice rooms and bringing them to final tuning

The solos will take place in Lisnagarvey High School on Saturday 20th April 2019

If you, or any band members are interested, please email Danielle - danielle.mccartney@rspbani.org

On Thursday evening the 31^st of January 2019 Parliament Buildings, Stormont will reverberate to the sound of bagpipes as the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch (RSPBANI) celebrate ‘An Evening of Champions’ to recognise the tremendous success of its member bands and soloists in 2018. The event is being hosted by Robin Swann MLA. Bands being honoured include the present World Champion Pipe Band, Field Marshal Montgomery and World Champions in their grade McNeillstown Pipe Band from County Antrim and Gransha Pipe Band from County Down. Soloists include World Champion Drum Major Emma Barr, Juvenile World Champion Drummer Samuel Hanna and International Juvenile Solo Tenor Champion Adam Montgomery

RSPBANI Branch President Winston Pinkerton said, “The RSPBANI Branch are extremely proud to host this event to honour our 2018 Champion Bands, Drum Majors and Soloists. The RSPBANI Branch was formed in 1950 and has produced numerous Champions down the years.”

RSPBANI Branch Chairman Ray Hall remarked, “The RSPBANI Branch are very proud of our Bands and Soloists record of success in competitions over many years. We do believe that our Education Programme, supported so well by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, has contributed significantly in developing the standards and quality of the performance of all those involved in our pipe band community. We look forward to seeing our performers excel once again in 2019.’’

Joanne Wright, Traditional Music Arts Development Officer, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, added, “The RSPBANI is at the forefront of the competitive pipe band sector here, coordinating many championship contests throughout the region and also delivering high-quality educational programmes. The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is proud to be the principal funder of this terrific organisation and congratulate everyone taking part in this Evening of Champions.”

Robin Swann MLA said, “It is a pleasure to host and be associated with this showcase event, it is not just a tribute to the Champions themselves but thanks to their coaches and families for the time and support that they provide.”

Please be advised that the Provisional dates and venues posted by RSPBA HQ that have been shared on social media will not be confirmed until Council meetings have taken place.

We will publish the dates as soon as possible after they have been confirmed

A reminder of the January Branch Meeting next Saturday, 26th of January 2019 at 2pm in Trinity Halls, Lisburn