The Force are pleased to announce a new member of our elite team, Ben Dickson!!
Ben has performed with The Force at several events over the past year, most notably the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo (RNSIT), and has been a wonderful representative of the group, showing great team ethic and now our very own model of the merchandise! We are delighted that he has accepted our invitation to become part of our elite team of Champion Drum Majors.
Ben started out as a Drum Major at the age of 4 years old, however he did not start competing until the age of 10 years old. Ben has been in the prize list many times over, however, it is only in August 2025 that Ben competed in his first World Championships and was crowned World Juvenile Champion 2025. What a year of travel and accomplishment it has been for Ben, doing what he loves.
When asked how he felt when being offered a place in the elite team, Ben said “I’m incredibly grateful and honoured to be part of such an amazing team of Drum Majors. The team made me feel very welcome when I had the opportunity to perform with them at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo in June 2025. It was such a great experience and one that I will never forget, and I am looking forward to all the exciting opportunities ahead and more amazing moments to come under the inspiring leadership of Paula”.
The Force founder, Senior Drum Major Paula Braiden said “Its great to have Ben part of our elite team, from the very first moment his name was picked from our database for the RNSIT event, he came with excitement and enthusiasm, albeit shy on the first rehearsal. Ben oozed a willingness to showcase his best self and grew in confidence within our team. Our entire events team got to see the wonderful young man he is and so does the World now, with the wonderful opportunities that he will avail from. As a collective, we the team, welcome Ben, his drive, determination, humour and his inspiring talent to our ranks for 2026 and onwards.
Team work is everything within The Force, and as it continues to grow, we are delighted to see Ben form great friendships and share in the excitement of our 2026 calendar of events, which includes both local and international.
Visit our website to see our full list of Elite Team members.
www.theforce.events/meet-the-team
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