Pipe Bands Australia is pleased to announce a restructure of its examination fees, aimed at creating consistency across all states and territories.

Effective immediately, examination fees will be standardised nationwide as follows:

  • Preliminary: $10
  • Elementary: $20
  • Sub Intermediate (new level introduced): $30
  • Intermediate: $40
  • Advanced: $50

To reflect the benefits of membership, a $35 surcharge will apply to candidates who are not current members of Pipe Bands Australia.

These changes ensure a fair and transparent fee structure for all participants, while also supporting the ongoing development of a high-quality national syllabus.

In addition, we’re making it easier than ever to participate in examinations by launching online enrolment.

Interested parties can complete and pay for their enrolment via pipebandsaustralia.com.au/college, streamlining the process and improving access for candidates across the country.


Online enrolments are now available for the Piping and Drumming examinations with Drill & Dress, Rules & Administration and Ensemble & Adjudication coming soon.

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