The CLASP NPC ‘In-Person’ Competition 9th January 2027

This CLASP Competition will take place in person on Saturday 9th January 2027 at The National Piping Centre, McPhater Street, Glasgow.

Closing date for entries: Sunday 27th December 2026 at midnight (UK time).

The competition is open to adult amateur pipers in Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4. Both Light Music and Piobaireachd events will be offered across the relevant grades.

Events

Full Piobaireachd – Grades 1, 2 & 3
Piobaireachd Ground and Next Variation - Grade 4
2/4 March – Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4
Strathspey & Reel – Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4
6/8 March – Grades 1 and 2
Jig – Grade 3 & 4

Please note: Grade 4 pipers can play up in the Grade 3 Full Piobaireachd event. However, no CLASP points will be awarded for playing up.

Tune Requirements

Please see the CLASP Tune Requirements for each grade and event https://theclasp.co.uk/set-tunes/#requirements

For the Piobaireachd event, the 2027/2028 set tune lists will be used for this competition. Please click on this link to see the set tune lists https://theclasp.co.uk/set-tunes/#setlist2027

Order of Play

The order of play will be emailed to competitors one week before the competition.

We look forward to welcoming competitors to The National Piping Centre in January 2027.