Made to Parade Glenn Millar

🎶 New Episode Alert: Meet the Imperial Guards - Belfast's Newest Marching Flute Band! 🎶

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Made to Parade Podcast! 🎧 In this special instalment, we're thrilled to introduce you to one of the newest marching bands in Belfast - the Imperial Guards Flute Band. 🇬🇧



Join us as we dive into the journey of this dynamic group, exploring their origins, aspirations, and the incredible community spirit that brought them together. From their first rehearsals to their debut parade, the Imperial Guards are set on making waves in the band scene, and Made to Parade did our best to capture every beat of their inspiring story.



🌟 Highlights of this episode include:




An exclusive interview with the band members
Insight into the challenges and triumphs of starting a new band
Discussing practice and marching sessions
How they chose their repertoire and musical style



Whether you're a band enthusiast, a supporter of local music, or simply curious about the vibrant culture of Northern Irelands marching bands, this episode promises to be a captivating listen. 🎺🥁



Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Made to Parade Podcast for more in-depth stories and interviews from the world of parade bands. And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and fellow band fans!



Tune in now and march to the beat of the Imperial Guards! 🥁✨

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Get ready for an inspiring new episode of the Made to Parade podcast, featuring the legendary Lisa Williamson! 🌟 In this episode, Lisa shares her incredible journey, from connecting with community culture at an early age to the family influences that led her to begin singing.

Discover how Lisa got her start in music and hear about the standout moments and highlights that have shaped her remarkable career. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Subscribe now and stay tuned for more amazing stories on the Made to Parade podcast! #MadeToParade #LisaWilliamson #Podcast #NewEpisode #MusicJourney #CommunityCulture

The second episode in our new season finds us in conversation with Mark Roxborough from the Maiden City Garrison Fife and Lambeg Drumming Club.

There is a rich historical tradition surrounding fife and Lambeg drumming in Northern Ireland and a tradition that more and more people are starting to reconnect with.

Mark talks us through how the Garrison started and some of the events that they have been involved in and the benefits that has brought to personal lives and also the wider community.

With the rich tradition of flute bands throughout the country this is another means for community musicians to connect with their culture and ensure that it doesn't die out.

A big thank you to Mark for taking the time to share and the whole team at New Gate Arts and Culture Centre for allowing us to use the premises to record the episode.

Join us next week when we speak to Lisa Williamson.

"Welcome to the exciting new season of the Made to Parade podcast! Join us as we kick off with an exclusive interview featuring Belfast County Grand Master, Spencer Beattie, diving deep into the engagement with marching bands in Belfast. Discover how this collaborative approach is reshaping the orders of the day for this year's 12th of July celebrations. From insightful discussions to behind-the-scenes insights, this episode promises to be a must-watch for all marching band enthusiasts and anyone interested in the cultural significance of the 12th of July festivities. Don't miss out - tune in now and be part of the conversation!"

Episode 75 takes a brief look at the CGL decision to not change the 12th route for 2024. I discuss a little about if that is a good decision or not and what other options the CGL now have to address what they clearly see as issues with the 12th in its current state.

This months episode finds us in conversation with Derek Moore from the William King Memorial Flute Band and member of the North West Cultural Partnership.

We follow up on the topic introduced in episode 73 regarding the CGLB proposal to introduce an approved bands register.

Derek was a part of the team that drew up the Maiden City Accord, a collaborative document that sought to regulate parades in Londonderry, here he shares his knowledge and provides some advice that might make the CGLB document more appealing and collaborative.