Down Academy Pipe Band
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Movement Story
Rank Points Trend
Competition Placings Trend
Profile Highlights
Discipline Breakdown
Band Details
| Location | Downpatrick, Co. Down |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | RSPBANI |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Website | Visit |
| downacademypipes@gmail.com |
About the Band
Down Academy Pipes & Drums was founded in September 2018 and is based in Spa, Ballynahinch, in the South Down area of Northern Ireland. It was established as a cross-community pipe band with a strong focus on young players, and is described as a Grade 4B competitive band made up mainly of members under the age of 16.
The band’s purpose is centred on tuition, youth development and promoting traditional Scottish piping and drumming. Despite being relatively new, Down Academy has built a strong reputation for encouraging young pipers and drummers to progress into competition, with its own juvenile solo piping and drumming championships also appearing in the RSPBA Northern Ireland calendar.
Today, Down Academy Pipes & Drums continues to perform, compete and develop young talent in Northern Ireland’s pipe band scene.
Leadership & History
Grade History
Competition Results
| Order | Date | Competition | Contest Grade / Section | Place | Set | Rank Points | Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 18 Jul 2026 | Antrim & Newtownabbey Championships | 4B | 4 | March | -2.24 | Yes |
| #2 | 13 Jun 2026 | RSPBA - United Kingdom Championships | 4B | 8 | March | -10.68 | Yes |
| #3 | 16 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 | 4B | 10 | March | -0.12 | Yes |
| #4 | 9 Aug 2025 | RSPBA - NI Branch - Newcastle | 4A | 7 | MSR | -6.42 | Yes |
| #5 | 9 Aug 2025 | RSPBA - NI Branch - Newcastle | 4B | 6 | March | -2.37 | Yes |
| #6 | 2 Aug 2025 | Ulster Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships | 4A | 3 | MSR | 4.44 | Yes |
| #7 | 2 Aug 2025 | Ulster Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships | 4B | 6 | March | 0.10 | Yes |
| #8 | 19 Jul 2025 | Ards & North Downs | 4A | 3 | MSR | -3.37 | Yes |
| #9 | 19 Jul 2025 | Ards & North Downs | 4B | 3 | March | -0.24 | No |
| #10 | 5 Jul 2025 | All-Ireland Pipe Band & Drum Major Championship | 4B | 8 | March | -0.82 | No |
| #11 | 28 Jun 2025 | Antrim & Newtownabbey Championships | 4A | 2 | MSR | 4.44 | No |
| #12 | 28 Jun 2025 | Antrim & Newtownabbey Championships | 4B | 5 | March | 0.98 | No |
| #13 | 14 Jun 2025 | Lisburn & Castlereagh Championships | 4A | 6 | MSR | -4.21 | No |
| #14 | 14 Jun 2025 | Lisburn & Castlereagh Championships | 4B | 4 | March | 1.43 | No |
| #15 | 7 Jun 2025 | Mid-Ulster Championships | 4A | 6 | MSR | -2.88 | No |
| #16 | 7 Jun 2025 | Mid-Ulster Championships | 4B | 4 | March | 3.02 | No |
| #17 | 24 May 2025 | Co. Fermanagh Championships | 4B | 5 | March | -3.65 | No |