Preparations are underway for the next event… it’s fun fun fun! 
KIDS WITH CANCER CHARITY EVENT!!
I met with Gary Smyth tonight in preparation for the ‘Kids with Cancer’ charity event which is taking place on Saturday 23 March 2024, in The Royal Hotel Cookstown, Northern Ireland.
To hear of the amount of money this event has raised thus far for kids with Cancer is phenomenal and a credit to Gary and his team.
The Force are delighted to be asked to contribute to this evening and plans have already started for what will be an epic evening! 
#DisplayTeamOfChampionDrumMajors #FlashMob #GetYourTickets #PrepWorkBegins
PHOTOSHOOT!!
So on Saturday 24th March, The Force were getting some snaps done.
Would you believe The Force is nearly 1 year old in April and I have been thinking about how best to celebrate! So, we arranged a special photoshoot working with 4 fantastic local businesses who helped make today as special as it was. All will be revealed, however in the meantime here are some behind the scene shots! 
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#TheForce #DisplayTeamOfChampionDrumMajors #Collaborations #DrumManorForestPark
A Force to be Reckoned With!!
The Scottish Banner speaks to Paula Braiden, Senior Drum Major and founder of The Force.
Paula talks to The Scottish Banner about how she got involved in Pipe Bands, what exactly the role of a Drum Major is, what its like being a female Drum Major in a male dominated discipline along with highlighting what The Force is all about.
Read this amazing interview and extract from The Scottish Banner below or why not purchase your very own copy of the The Scottish Banner, which includes a whole host of other amazing articles – https://www.scottishbanner.com/category/editorial/.
Magherafelt Cultural Fun Day!!
The Force were out on Tuesday 11th July showcasing our newly choreographed routines and our new signature merchandise performance wear. We managed to miss the thunderstorm and torrential rain and perform at 2x events within our own local community. #GivingBack #TheForce #LocalCommunity #Magherafelt #NorthernIreland
Kara mixing it with the wonderful André Rieu on stage!!
This right here! 
Kara has been a bit of a regular in the spotlight, which is so richly deserved. Although we missed her for our gig at the Raphoe Ulster-Scot Heritage Day, we very much LOVED that she was mixing it with the wonderful André Rieu on stage in Glasgow and performing in front of 18,000 people across both nights!
Kara shared the below video after the Friday Night performance and was delighted to be able to showcase her talent as André asked for a mini display to see the current 2022 Senior World Champion in action.
Look at this, this is how displays are done on the World stage! WOW! 
Paula, Director of The Force said she was extremely proud of Kara and how she has embraced all these fantastic opportunities. 
#AndreRieu#Concert
Photos from the Raphoe Ulster-Scots Heritage Day!!
Great pictures taken at Raphoe Ulster Scots Heritage Day.
Team on the day was:
Paula Braiden (Senior Drum Major)
Abigail Wenlock (Drum Major)
Kathy Hunter (Drum Major)
Lydia Todd (Drum Major)
Louise Smiton (Drum Major)
Alan McBride (Singer)
Oliver McIlwaine (Tenor Drummer)
Hannah Todd (Tenor Drummer)
Special Mention to Mervyn Catterson 📸
Raphoe Ulster-Scots Heritage Day!!
What a wonderful day The Force had at the Raphoe Ulster-Scots Agency Heritage Festival. It’s always a pleasure to be invited to participate in events like this whereby we can celebrate our talents and bring on and inspire our youth.
Today we were asked to showcase the display which we did recently at the Ballymoney Tattoo, whereby Alan McBride sang ‘Never Enough’ from The Greatest Showman and the Drum Majors did a contemporary display alongside our other routines to the Lincoln Hilton sets.
Paula, Kathy, Louise and Alan gave time to teach at the workshop, whereby youngsters from the audience came for a lesson on how to be a Drum Major. Both teachers and participants done a superb job 
The Washington Tattoo Podcast!!
Exciting Announcement! Join our very own Paula Monahan (Nee Braiden) this Thursday on The Washington Tattoo’s YouTube Channel for an extraordinary episode of their podcast! https://bit.ly/TWT_Podcast
Get an insight into Paula’s success over her 25-year career prior to her natural progression on becoming an RSPBA Drum Major Adjudicator.
Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and make sure you’re subscribed to The Washington Tattoo’s YouTube Channel. You definitely don’t want to miss this episode
#TheWashingtonTattoo#Podcast#SpecialGuestAlert#DrumMajorExcellence#MusicalInspiration#TalentSpotlight#DanielleGuzmanVibes#JoinUs#MusicLovers#SubscribeNow#WeThePeople
The Force Represented at The Victoria Highland Games!!
The Force are super proud!!
One of the elite members went to Victoria Highland Games and enjoyed her experience with her fellow competitors.
Kara Gilmour is currently on her way home after a fun filled, and successful trip! Here is what she had to say:
“I was invited to compete at the 160th Victoria Highland Games in Canada. It was an amazing weekend with great company! The Highland Games took place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of May, where I placed first on both days and won the aggregate drum major winner. It was a fantastic experience and I hope to be back again soon!”
Our congratulations to our very modest team member Kara, well done!!
THE FORCE 