The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association announced a 5% increase in membership fees yesterday, October 24, 2025, through their website and social media channels. They are also asking bands to sign up by November 30 to avoid a penalty of 20% of the current registration fee which is applied from the 1st December for any unpaid fees.
The news post from the RSPBA website is below along with a link to register your band for 2026.
For the Attention of All Band Secretaries
As we look ahead to the 2026 season, the Association must meet the administrative and financial costs involved in managing our operations — including the preparation of schedules, allocations, and arrangements for both Major and Minor Competitions.
To support these essential activities, the Board has approved a 5% increase in the Annual Band Registration Fees
The fees payable (if paid before 30th November 2025) are as follows:
- UK Juvenile Band: £252.00
- UK Adult Band: £277.00
- UK New Juvenile Band: £277.00
- UK New Adult Band: £302.00
Affiliate Fees (overseas)
- Non-UK Juvenile Band: £210.00
- Non-UK Adult Band: £231.00
Where an overseas band is a member of an RSPBA subscribed Affiliate Association the above fee is set at 50%.
Please note: There is no arrears fee for bands.
A fee of 20% will be incurred should the subscription not be paid on or before the 30th of November 2025 (excluding new bands who join after this date).
We appreciate your understanding and continued support. Your Band Registration Fees play a vital role in enabling the Association to operate effectively, administer membership services, and support our dedicated volunteers — ensuring the successful delivery of the Major Championships in 2026 and beyond.
Payment can be made via the RSPBA website on the Band Admin – Fees and Registrations page through the following link:
https://rspba.org/band-admin/fees-registrations/
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and support.
The Board of Directors