R U Brown Piobaireachd Society of South Australia Inc.

R U Brown Piobaireachd Society of South Australia | Gold Medal Competition (May)

This is the major event of each year's calendar. Held over a full weekend in May, the event involves two days of competition and a recital night.

Scheduled Events

All entries to be submitted on the official Entry Form by Thursday 17th April 2025.

Piobaireachd Requirements


Each competitor must submit four (4) tunes of their own choice with their entry form. All tunes must have a Crunluath variation. Restricted to former winners of the R U Brown Piobaireachd Society of SA Gold Medal.

The tune to be played will be advised by the judge at the judging table when the competitor presents to play.

Prize Monies: 1st AUD$2,000; 2nd AUD$1,000; 3rd  AUD$600

No entry fee applicable.  Late entries will incur a fee of AUD$50.


Each competitor must submit four (4) tunes of their own choice with their entry form. All tunes must have a Crunluath variation. Restricted to A Grade, or Open players only.

The tune to be played will be advised by the judge at the judging table when the competitor presents to play.

Prize Monies: 1st AUD$900; 2nd AUD$700; 3rd AUD$500

No entry fee applicable.  Late entries will incur a fee of AUD$50.


Each competitor must submit two (2) tunes of their own choice with their entry form. All tunes must have a Crunluath variation.

The tune to be played will be advised by the judge at the judging table when the competitor presents to play.

Prize Monies: 1st AUD$400; 2nd AUD$200; 3rd AUD$100

No entry fee applicable.  Late entries will incur a fee of AUD$50.


Each competitor must submit one (1) tune of their own choice. The tune must have a Crunluath variation.

Prize Monies: 1st AUD$100; 2nd AUD$75; 3rd AUD$50

No entry fee applicable.  Late entries will incur a fee of AUD$50.


Each competitor must submit the ground of one (1) tune of their own choice. 

Prize Monies: 1st AUD$75; 2nd AUD$50; 3rd AUD$25

No entry fee applicable.  Late entries will incur a fee of AUD$50.


Ceol Beag Requirements 


Each competitor must submit two (2) MSR sets (minimum 4 parts per tune) of their own choice with their entry form. Restricted to A Grade, or Open players only.

The set to be played will be advised by the judge at the judging table when the competitor presents to play.

Prize Monies: 1st AUD$500; 2nd AUD$300; 3rd AUD$100

Entry fee of  AUD$5.00. Late entries will incur a fee of AUD$50.


Each competitor must submit two (2) Hornpipe/Jig sets (minimum 4 parts per tune) of their own choice with their entry form. Restricted to A Grade, or Open players only.

The set to be played will be advised by the judge at the judging table when the competitor presents to play.

Prize Monies: 1st AUD$500; AUD$300; 3rd AUD$100

Entry fee of  AUD$5.00. Late entries will incur a fee of AUD$50.


Element 1: March, Strathspey and Reel (minimum 4 parts per tune).

Prize Monies: 1st AUD$200; 2nd AUD$100; 3rd AUD$50

Entry fee of  AUD$5.00. Late entries will incur a fee of AUD$50.

Element 2: Hornpipe into Jig (minimum 4 parts per tune)

Prize Monies: 1st AUD$200; 2nd AUD$100; 3rd AUD$50

Entry fee of  AUD$5.00. Late entries will incur a fee of AUD$50.


March, Strathspey and Reel (minimum 4 parts per tune)

Prize Monies: 1st AUD$70; 2nd AUD$50; 3rd AUD$30

Entry fee of  AUD$5.00. Late entries will incur a fee of AUD$50.


Simple Time March, Strathspey and Reel (minimum 2 parts per tune)

Prize Monies: 1st AUD$50; 2nd AUD35; 3rd AUD$20

Entry fee of  AUD$5.00. Late entries will incur a fee of AUD$50.


Conditions of Entry

gold_medal_entry_fees.pdf
Payment of Late Entry Fees