Made to Parade

This weeks episode finds us in conversation again with Thomas McAllister from the Whiterock flute band, talking about their new 60th anniversary album and previewing 5 tracks from it.

Finally a new episode after over 2 weeks of waiting!! Podcast host Glenn Millar, gives an update on parades and thoughts on some general subjects as well as sharing the plans for the future of Made to Parade.

Episode 9 finds us in conversation with North Down Defenders band captain, Nathan Sanders.

This weeks episode see's us moving into other aspects of culture, and we are in conversation with Georgina Kee who heads up the very successful Sollus Highland Dancers.

This weeks episode finds us in conversation with Pat Logan from another very well respected Scottish band, Saracen Truth Defenders FB.

This weeks episode finds us in conversation with Phil Brown from Netherton Road FB, Scotland. The episode was recorded via Zoom in a hospital car park! A great conversation with a great bandsman.

This week finds us in conversation with Davy Uprichard and his son David from Hillhaven Flute Band, sharing their Made to Parade story.

This weeks episode finds us in conversation with flute maker, Peter Worrell, who provides a lot of Bb flutes for bands in Northern Ireland.

Episode three of Season Six, finds us in conversation with Ian McAllister from Lisburn Young Defenders, a great flute player with a great Melody flute band.

Welcome to our 60th Episode!! This week finds us in conversation with Les McMaster a member of the Parkinson Accordion Band, East Belfast.

Made to Parade is back again for a brand new season! We have a brilliant line up of guests for you over the next three months, and we kick off with Paul Elliott and his son Sam from Drumderg Loyalists Keady.

This is the final episode of Season 5 and we are in conversation with Conor McBride from Crossgar Young Defenders about his band journey.

Episode 10 finds us in conversation with Mark McPhie, from Corby Loyalists FB.

This weeks episode finds us in conversation with Thomas McAllister from the Whiterock Flute Band. One of Belfast's traditional bands with a unique style of playing and marching.

This weeks episode finds us venturing into different territory as we reflect on a conference Made to Parade had the privilege to contribute to. Envisioning the Future looked at the benefits of the Union and how we can promote them as well as the role bands and culture can play in that.

This Episode finds us in conversation with Rev William Orr and David Moorehead from Flute Band Church in Portadown.

Episode 6 finds us in conversation with Colin Logan, an original member of the Rathcoole Protestant Boys. Colin has a long history with bands and here on this episode he shares that journey with us.

This weeks bonus episode focusses on the serious issues facing musicians in Afghanistan and what can be done to help.

Episode 4 finds us band focussed again! Made to Parade had a great conversation with Stevie MacPherson from Drumchapel Protestant Boys, a traditional flute band from Scotland.

Episode 3 finds us in Conversation with Eddie McGonnell - County Grand Master, Glasgow. Eddie talks about how he got involved with the Orange order and what it means to him.

Episode 2 finds us in conversation with Roy and Neill from Picture on Parade and On the March and they share with us what motivates them to travel the length and breadth of the country to record and promote marching bands. These two social media platforms have provided countless hours of footage and enjoyment for thousands across the country.

Welcome back to a brand new season of the Made to Parade podcast- we are absolutely delighted to be bringing you another 10 episodes highlighting positive stories from the marching band scene. We kick off the season with Jason Kernohan from Pride of the Maine FB. We talk about what motivated him to join a band and what has kept him there, all these years. Pride of the Maine are well known througho...

Season 5 of the podcast isn't far away - this preview bonus episode provides an update on what bands will be featured on the podcast as well as a catch up with Pride of the Myle, Glasgow, who made their comeback after 30 years away from the scene.

The final episode of season 4 is a bonus episode and we are in conversation wit author Gareth Mulvenna about his book, Tartan Gangs and paramilitaries - The Loyalist Backlash.

The final episode of Season 4 finds us in conversation with three members of Portadown Defenders Flute Band. The band are celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year.