2026 Contest Entries now open

Entries for the 2026 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships in Taranaki 20/21 March are now open.  Closing date for entries is 20 November 2025. 

In preparation for completing the entry form, please note the following:

• Music to be played in all graded events is required, and we ask you take the time to ensure correct spelling, and appropriate capitalisation. 
• You’ll also be asked to name Mace Flourishing entrants, and if you require a tent site.
• For distribution of adjudicator critique sheets, we will also be sending the sheets to the email supplied in the form.

For Juvenile event entries and non-New Zealand bands, we will contact you for player names once entries have closed.

Please ensure you have understood the playing requirements for each grade. These are available here.