World, European, British, Scottish, United Kingdom, All Ireland, Ulster and English Champion. Born and raised in Liverpool, England, but now residing in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland. Craig has performed at several international festivals and tattoos across the world, including Moscow, St Gallen and Avenches, two of which Craig played the lone Piper. Husband of The Force founder, Paula Braiden and Secretary of The Force.
– Craig Monahan, Piper
Jason is the leading drummer of Grade 3A McNeillstown Pipe Band and current 2025 All-Ireland & Scottish Champions. Jason is also an All Ireland Solo Drumming Champion.
– Jason Todd, Drummer
International performer and composer with over 20 years’ experience as a soloist and teacher of the Great Highland Bagpipe. Grahame has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, most notably with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland for US President Barack Obama at the White House. He is the founder of Harris Piping and Harris Kilt Company, and Bandmaster for Campbell College Bugles, Pipes and Drums.
– Grahame Harris, Piper
Hannah is the current 2025 Ulster U16 Solo Tenor Drumming Champion and also the current Grade 3A All-Ireland & Scottish Champion with McNeillstown Pipe Band. Hannah has represented The Force several times.
– Hannah Todd, Drummer
Multi-instrument musician based in Belfast who has performed in various venues across the UK and Europe as well as in the Waterfront Hall, the SSE Arena and the Ulster Hall in Belfast. Matthew was formerly Pipe Major of the Campbell College Bugles, Pipes and Drums and is now the Assistant Bandmaster. He is also a bagpipe tutor in various schools and for the Ulster-Scots Agency.
– Matthew Wilson, Piper
Oliver is a three time All Ireland Solo Tenor Drumming Champion and has been competing for 13 years at various levels, from Grade 3A to Grade 1 and has represented The Force several times.
– Oliver McIlwaine, Drummer