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Talented singer-songwriter Alfie Sheard will be making an appearance at 2023 London New Year’s Day Parade. Starting out at local open mic nights, bars and restaurants around his home county of Yorkshire, UK, Alfie Sheard honed his musical talent before taking to the streets of cities world wide around the age of 14, entertaining spectators live and online. His following grew and in 2017, Alfie Sheard caught the attention of ‘Ellen Degeneres’, was then asked to make an appearance on her show where he also received a signed guitar from Ed Sheeran. In 2018 he participated in a 22-date UK arena tour covering venues such as The London O2, Manchester Arena and many more.

Social Media

Spotify: spotify.com/artist

Facebook: @AlfieSheardMusic

Twitter: alfie_sheard

Instagram: @alfiesheard

YouTube: @youtubechannel

Alfie Sheard

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All the Queens Horses return to London New Year’s Day Parade marking 10 years since their first appearance in the parade in 2012. All the Queen’s Horses’ at the New Year’s Day Parade was originally masterminded by Caroline Marsh.

Brought about by The Queen’s love of horses, this enjoyable spectacle always keeps the crowd entertained as horses and riders alike make their way through the capital dressed head to hoof in costume.

Social Media

Website: www.allthequeenshorses.co.uk

Facebook: @AllTheQueensHorses

Twitter: @HorsesNYDP

All The Queens Horses

Happy New Year from the Amelia EarHawts & Cabin Krewe and the USA. Welcome aboard Flight 504! With your tray tables & seat backs in the upright position, we are happy to announce the debut flight by the “Amelia EarHawts & Cabin Krewe”, New Orleans most Turbulent Marching Krewe.

Social media

Website: www.aecabinkrewe.com

Facebook: @CabinKrewe

Instagram: @ameila.earhawts

Amelia EarHawts & Cabin Krewe

The one and only Aston Martin Owners Club stands as one of the oldest, most prestigious Owners Clubs in the world!

The AMOC started as an idea in 1935 from the late Mortimer Morris-Goodall to express his enthusiasm and shared passion for the Aston Martin. Since then, the AMOC grew significantly and now holds over 7000 members across 50 countries around the world.

Endorsed by Aston Martin Lagonda, the AMOC is the only officially recognised membership club for Aston Martin Owners and enthusiasts.

The community enjoys spectacular competition events, official racing series, European and worldwide tours and much more. All to continue to ‘promote the sport and pastime of motoring’, ‘develop interest in the Aston Martin car’ and ‘encourage social interaction between members’

Social Media

Facebook: @AMOCHQ

Instagram: @AMOCHQ

Area 00 Aston Martin Group

Barrington High School Bronco Marching Band are returning with another highly anticipated appearance at London’s New Year’s Day Parade.

From Barrington, Illinois, USA, this Bronco Marching Band perform under the direction of Randy Karon and are hugely popular at home and abroad. They took part in LNYDP in 2020 and have also performed at Walt Disney World.

Throughout the history of this High School, two presidents have visited BHS, including President John F. Kennedy in October 1960 and President Barack Obama in April 2006.

Social Media

Website: @bhs.barrington220

Facebook: @BarringtonHighSchoolBand

Twitter: @bsd220band

Barrington High School Bronco Marching Band

Barrington High School Symphonic Concert Band is made up of freshmen through seniors who have successfully met the audition requirements through their performance during their previous years of band experience. They have toured throughout the United States and abroad performing at all the BHS home football games and local parades.

This year, they will perform at the wonderful Cadogan Hall in Sloane Terrace, Chelsea, London, home to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Barrington High School Symphonic Concert Band

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Bloco Fogo is a contemporary Samba Reggae Band that welcomes all members of the community. Since forming in 2001 thanks to Millennium Lottery Funding, Bloco Fogo has grown both musically and in size, to now over 60 members, playing national and international gigs, including at ‘The London Marathon’ and the ‘Coburg International Samba Festival’ (the largest samba event outside Brazil, attracting over 200,000 visitors). This is Bloco Fogo Samba Band’s third LNYDP appearance and we are incredibly excited to be performing to our largest ever online audience, both domestically and globally!

Fun Fact:

Bloco Fogo means ‘Band of Fire’ and so when we play, we try to combine amazing rhythms and infectious energy, hopefully creating a fiery show of colour, sound and movement.

Social Media

Website: www.blocofogo.com

Twitter: @blocofogosamba

Facebook: @blocofogo

Instagram: @blocofogosamba

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Bloco Fogo Samba Band

Bloomingdale High School Chorus is located just outside of Tampa in Valrico, Florida. Our choral department includes classical choirs, a barbershop choir and a show choir. Our students perform locally, within the state of Florida and nationally in competitions, exhibitions and honor choirs.

Bloomingdale High School Chorus will be walking the Parade route at LNYDP 2023 handling a giant inflatable balloon. Make sure to give them a wave!

Social media

Website: www.bloomingdalechorus.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/bshschorus

Instagram: www.instagram.com/bshschorus

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Bloomingdale High School Chorus

Bloomingdale High School is located just outside of Tampa in Valrico, Florida. Bloomingdale High School Premiere Orchestra will be performing at the incredible Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street, London. The church has enjoyed a fine reputation for music since its early days and maintained high-quality professional music for much of the last century. Now the melodic sounds of Bloomingdale High School Premiere Orchestra will echo through its hall.

Bloomingdale High School Premiere Orchestra will be walking the Parade route at LNYDP 2023 handling a giant inflatable balloon. Make sure to give them a wave!

Social Media:

Website: @bloomingdale

Facebook: @BloomingdaleSHS/

Twitter: @BloomingdaleSHS

Instagram: @bloomingdaleshs

Bloomingdale High School Premiere Orchestra

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This student run programme has enjoyed 37 years of Superior performances with
travel throughout the United States and international travel to London, Rome,
Prauge, and Vienna.

Valrico is a suburb of Tampa Florida. The community has supported the band and
school at Bloomingdale for 37 years. Some of their stateside performances include Grand Champions in Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Pigeon Forge.

Social Media

Website: www.bloomingdaleband.com

Twitter: @BdaleBAnd

Instagram: bdaleband

Bloomingdale Rajun’ Bull Marching Band

We are the marching band from Blue Valley West High School in Overland Park, Kansas. Featuring 150 members the band performs at home football games and competitions each fall with a long history of success. The band program also includes 3 concert ensembles, jazz band, color guard, and pep band.

Social Media

Website: www.bvwestband.com

Facebook: @Bvwestbands

Twitter: @BVW_Band

Instagram: @bvw_band

Blue Valley West High School Red & Silver Brigade

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The Blue Valley West High School Symphonic Band from Overland Park, Kansas is entering its 3^rd decade in existence. The Symphonic Winds combines students from all band classes at Blue Valley West. The concert ensemble program has a long history of excellence including multiple appearances at the Kansas State Music Convention, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center.

Social Media

Website: www.bvwestband.com

Facebook: bvwestbands

Instagram: bvw_band

Blue Valley West High School Symphonic Winds

The Bridgewater College Screamin’ Eagles Marching Band is from Bridgewater, VA in the Shenandoah Valley. The Screamin’ Eagles bring excitement and spirit to various events throughout the year including football games, parades, and exhibition performances. The Music Department at Bridgewater College offers many performance opportunities through the Marching Band, Pep Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, String Ensemble, various choirs, and much more. The Screamin’ eagles Marching Band is looking forward to their performance!

Social media

Website: www.bridgewater.edu

Facebook: @bridgewatercollegemusic

Twitter: @BridgewaterNews

Instagram: @bc_music1 @bridgewatercollege

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Bridgewater College Screamin’ Eagles Marching Band

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400 Carnaval del Pueblo performers from across Latin America will grace the streets of London yet again in a dancing sea of vibrant colour and music, showcasing and celebrating Latin American culture.

Since 1998, this community works to empower the Latin American community in London by exploring, celebrating & sharing the cultural heritage of 19 Latin American countries. They have demonstrated this at London Borough of Southwark’s beautiful Burgess Park Carnaval del Pueblo.

Social Media:

Website: www.carnavaldelpueblo.com

Twitter: @CarnavalPueblo

Facebook: @carnavaldelpuebloassociation

Instagram: @carnavaldelpueblo

Carnaval del Pueblo

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The City of London Band draws in members from across the UK capital. They are a highly experienced group, playing events throughout the UK and further afield.

We can’t wait to welcome them back on January 1st.

Fun Fact:

The City of London Band is open to complete beginners too. They welcome musicians of all experiences and even go out of their way to supply brass band enthusiasts with an instrument to help them get started.

Social Media

Website: www.northlondonbrass.co.uk

Twitter: @FourHillsMusic

Facebook: @NorthLondonBrass

City of London Band

The Coastal Chamber Players are made up of Coastal Carolina student musicians. The Coastal Chamber Players consist of a Brass and Percussion Ensemble and a Woodwind Ensemble. These groups play a variety of repertoire that represents standard literature, newly composed works, and strives to expose the audience to diversity in composers and compositions.

The Coastal Chamber Players are excited to showcase literature from “across the pond and back”. The ensembles will play timeless classics from British composers to modern works from American composers. In addition, The Chamber Players are excited to present a world premiere brass ensemble work while in London.

Social Media

Website: ccu-music.edu

Facebook: @CCUBANDS

Instagram: @CoastalBands

YouTube: CoastalBands

Coastal Carolina University Chamber Players

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Creature Events is Europe’s premier entertainment services provider and a World leader in the field of creature specialist performance. If you’re looking to meet face to face with Dinosaurs, Dragons, Transformers, Lions, Apes or even Monsters, then they are your people!

They are home to the worlds BIGGEST, most REALISTIC ‘living’ Dinosaurs in the world! At nearly 7.5m long, their Ultra T-Rex is a huge and impressive sight to behold Thanks to the incredible amount of articulation in the animatronics and their fantastic professional creature performers, the result is jaw dropping. This will be the sixth Parade that Creature Events has taken part in.

Fun Fact:

Creature Events owner and founder is usually adorned in a costume, (being either a Lion, Gorilla or even a Dinosaur) and is also a very well known actor, having appeared in Bones, Torchwood, Skyfall (James Bond) and many more! Make sure you look out for Ben at LNYDP 2022.

Social Media

Website: www.creatureevents.com

Twitter: @CreatureEvents

Facebook: @creatureevents

Creature Events

The Davenport Central Concert Band is from Davenport, Iowa, USA. The Davenport Central band program was founded in 1885. This makes the Davenport Central Bands one of the oldest school band programs in the United States.

The Davenport Central Band program has seen tremendous success in recent histroy. The concert band has been selected to perform at the Iowa Bandmasters Association Covention three times in the last nine years.

Social Media

Website: www.dcbands.org

Facebook: Davenport Central High School band

Twitter: @dcbands

Davenport Central High School Concert Band

The Davenport Central Marching Blue Devils are one of the most successful marching bands in Iowa. They have received the highest rating possible at State Contest for over six decades straight. This is the longest streak in the state.

Social Media

Website: www.dcbands.org

Facebook: Davenport Central High School band

Twitter: @dcbands

Davenport Central High School Marching Blue Devils

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Inspiring millions on television, radio and online through the power of music and health, young 26-year-old DJ and Doctor Bodalia is a charismatic, highly motivational and knowledgeable music medic who knows how to turn a vision into reality.

Whilst working full-time as a doctor in highly-pressured environments (including A&E and in intensive Care Units), he has positioned himself as one of the most in-demand emerging music artists of the year with a schedule of festival and stadium bookings, record label interest and the backing of globally-renowned tastemakers.

He is the face of health campaigns for the Government, United Nations and Sport England as well as having many social media collaborations with celebrities and brands.

He has recently interviewed world-renowned DJ Carl Cox as part of an NHS campaign about vaccines and the future of nightlife.

At the start of lockdown Bodalia launched NHSessions – Djing in his scrubs in his kitchen to lift the spirits of his fellow NHS colleagues and inspire the nation as a whole, during the pandemic. His NHSessions have become infamous and have attracted the support of celebrities, artistes, Radio 1 DJs and politicians.

Bodalia’s love of music and passion for wellbeing and mental health has caught the eye of the mainstream media with appearances on BBC Breakfast, ITV Good Morning Britain, Channel 5 and Sky News. His work has been recognised by the Prime Minister, who awarded him the esteemed “Points of Light” award.

Fun Fact

Bodalia is supporting Fatboy Slim on his UK tour this upcoming Autumn and all summer he has been performing at The Hundred, – a major televised cricket event being filmed by the BBC and Sky.

Social Media

Website: www.bodalia.co.uk

Twitter: @BodaliaDJ

Facebook: @BodaliaMusic

Instagram: @BodaliaDJ

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DJ BODALIA

Downers Grove North High School Choirs are comprised of nine curricular and extracurricular ensembles. the choirs have toured biannually since 2000 and have performed for audiences in the United States and Europe. The touring choir includes 9th-12th grade students from four different choirs. the DGN Choirs are thrilled to be participating in the London International Choral Festival, marking their first international tour since 2002.

Social Media

Website: http://northfinearts.blogspot.com/

Facebook: @northfinearts

Twitter: @DGNfinearts

Instagram: @dgnfinearts

Downers Grove North High School Choir

The DGN Trojan Marching Band is comprised of 180 student musicians from Downers Grove, Illinois.

The band has performed throughout the United States and Europe, entertaining audiences at prestigious parades such as Dublin, Ireland St Patrick’s Day Parade, the Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Indy- 500 Parade and the Chicago Jingle Elf Parade.

The members of the band are returning for their third appearance in the London New Year’s Day Parade, previously performing in 2011 and 2019.

Social Media

Website: ww.northfinearts.blogspot.com

Facebook: @northfinearts

Twitter: @DGNfinearts

Instagram: @dgnfinearts

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Downers Grove North High School Trojan Marching Band

The Downers Grove North High School Wind Ensemble (Downers Grove, Illinois) is the most advanced concert band at North High School, and has performed throughout the United States and Europe.

The band has entertained audiences at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, and maintains an active music exchange program with the Musikschule of Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany.

The members of the DGN Wind Ensemble are returning for their third appearance in the London New Year’s Day Parade Festival, previously performing in 2011 and 2019.

The Downers Grove North High School Wind Ensemble will be marching the Parade route with their Band at LNYDP 2023. Make sure to give them a wave as they march past.

Social media:

Website: http://northfinearts.blogspot.com/

Facebook: @northfinearts

Twitter: @DGNfinearts

Instagram: @dgnfinearts

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Downers Grove North High School Wind Ensemble

The Santa Fe High School Band enjoys a rich tradition and a wide reputation for musical excellence. The band has performed across many states and internationally. The Santa Fe Band is comprised of approximately 180 students grades 9-12. Students have the opportunity to participate in marching band, concert band, jazz band, and chamber music.

Social Media

Website: https://www.sfhsband.net/

Facebook: @Edmond Santa Fe Band

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Edmond Santa Fe High School Marching Band

Hailing from Edmond, Oklahoma, United States, the Santa Fe High School Orchestra includes 140 public school students in grades 9-12. During their time in the program, students have the opportunity to perform in large string ensemble, full orchestra, chamber ensemble, and musical pit orchestra.

This is Santa Fe’s seventh appearance in the the London New Year’s Day Parade and Festival (first appearance was in 1998). Both their orchestra and band director travelled to London with Santa Fe High School as students.We can not wait to welcome them back for another unforgettable performance.

Edmond Santa Fe High School Orchestra will be walking the Parade route at LNYDP 2023 handling a giant inflatable balloon. Make sure to give them a wave!

Social Media

Instagram: @sfhsorch

Edmond Santa Fe High School Orchestra

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FAKI – the Kimbanguist Brass Band is a London based African band. We are part of the Kimbanguist. Church founded by Simon Kimbangu, a peaceful activist in the colonial era.

The Kimbanguist Brass Band was formed in 1993 in the UK and is comprised of members aged 5 to 70, all of whom are united by their passion for music and their deep willing to spread joyful vibes through their unique and happy sounds! We truly love to perform as a band and have a great time in doing so.

Fun Fact:

LNYDP 2022 will mark the band’s 12th anniversary of performing at LNYDP!

Social Media:

Facebook: @FAKItheKimbanguistBrassBand

FAKI – the Kimbanguist Brass Band

Fleming Island High School is located in Fleming Island, Florida, USA.The Fleming Island High School Band Program consists of a Marching Band, 3 Concert Bands, a Beginning Band, two Jazz Band, Percussion Ensembles, an Indoor Percussion Unit and 2 Winter Guards.

Social media

Website: www.northfinearts.blogspot.com

Facebook: @Flemingislandhsband

Twitter: @FIHSBand

Instagram: @FIHSBand

Fleming Island High School Golden Eagle Marching Band

The Greenwave Marching Band of Fort Myers High School is the largest and oldest marching band in Lee County, Florida. Boasting a tradition of excellence in performance and skill, The Greenwave Marching Band has traveled all over the world entertaining the masses while still providing its student performers with an opportunity for artistic expression.

Social Media

Website: www.fmhsmusic.com

Facebook: @FMHSGreenwave

Twitter: @greenwavemusic

Instagram: @fmhsmusic

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Fort Myers High School Greenwave Marching Band

The GTP Marching Band has a rich history of being one of the top performing bands in the state of Arizona, USA. They have traveled and participated in many prestigious parades – ’93 Tournament of Roses,California;’96 Portland Rose Festival,Oregon;’98 and ’04 Florida Citrus; ’01 Presidential Inauguation, Washington DC; ’08 St. Patrick’s,Dublin; ’10 Fiesta Bowl andIndependence, Washington DC; ’15 LNYDP; and the ’17 Waikiki Holiday Parade, Hawaii.

Social media

Website: www.tigerpride.org

Facebook: @GilbertBandBoosters

Gilbert Tiger Pride Marching Band

Heroes for Charity

Keep your eyes peeled for your favorite well known film and TV characters as these cosplayers make their way through the parade along with replicas of some of the most iconic cars in cinematic history such as the Ghostbusters Cadillac, the Batmobile, Back to the Future Delorean, Only Fools and Horses yellow three wheeler, Herbie and more.

Whilst entertaining, these participants are also raising money each year for a chosen charity.

Heroes for Charity

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KAACHI is a British K-POP girl group formed by FrontRow Records, consisting of members Coco, Nicole and Chunseo.They debuted on 15^th April 2020 with the digital single “Your Turn” hitting over 20 million YouTube views, following with their second single ‘Photo Magic’ (4^th November 2020) and their latest release ‘Get Up’ (4th December 2021). KAACHI took part in both the LNYDP 2021 and 2022 televisual spectaculars and we look forward to welcoming the three piece K-Pop sensation back to London to celebrate New Year’s Day on 1st January 2023.

Social Media

Twitter: @kaachiofficial

Facebook: @kaachiofficial

Instagram: @kaachi_official

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KAACHI

They flip. They fly. They twirl. They energize audiences with show-stopping routines you’ll never forget! The Lake Highlands Wildcat Wranglers from Dallas Texas are a Country & Western dance and stunt team consisting of up to 46 high school juniors and seniors. Decked out in cowboy boots and cowboy hats, the Wranglers just say, “Texas.” Their cleverly choreographed dances are fast-paced and fun to watch!

Website: lhhswranglers.org

Facebook: Lake Highlands Wildcat Wranglers

Twitter: @lhhs_wranglers

Instagram: @lhhs_wranglers

Lake Highlands Wildcat Wranglers

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Lebanon Valley College, located in Annville, Pennsylvania, is proud to be home to the largest marching band in the Middle Atlantic Conference. More than 120 students proudly take the field with the each year. Our band leads the charge with school spirit at our Dutchmen football games and executes their renowned halftime field show. The “Pride of The Valley” also performs at various other events and competitions around Pennsylvania, including the Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown, PA.

Social Media

Facebook: @lebanonvalleycollege

Instagram: @lebanonvalleycollege

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Lebanon Valley College “Pride of the Valley”

Lebanon Valley College Chamber Ensembles

From Annville, Pennsylvania USA, these musicians are a subset of Lebanon Valley College Marching Band. The diversity of the ensembles showcase the diversity of the students that make up their marching band. Lebanon Valley College offers a variety of performance opportunities in many different performance mediums.

Lebanon Valley College band represents almost every major on campus depicting a true cross section of the campus community. This will be the group’s first time participating on an international stage.

Social Media

Website: lvc.edu/music

Facebook: lvcmusicdept

Twitter: @LVCBands

Instagram: prideofthevalley

YouTube: @LVCyoutube

Lebanon Valley College Chamber Ensembles

In 1984 Martin Pink and Martin Steward went to the National Mini Owners Club event, which was then one of only two Mini events held each year at the time. The following year they decided it was about time something was organised in their area.38 years on and the rest is history – London & Surrey Mini Owners Club (LSMOC) are the largest regional mini club in the country and home of the world famous London to Brighton mini run!This will be there fifth attendance! We are delighted to welcome them back to celebrate New Year’s Day on 1st January 2023.

Social Media

Website: www.lsmoc.co.uk

Instagram: @lsmoc

London & Surrey Mini Owner Club (LSMOC)

‘Carnival Fantasy – Representing the City of Westminster’, a wonderful entry from the host Borough, getting into the carnival spirit of LNYDP with incredible Moko Jumbees and spectacular carnival folk!

Situated in Inner London, The City of Westminster is home to significant land marks such as the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Westminster Cathedral, 10 Downing Street, and Trafalgar Square.

London Borough City of Westminster

A wonderful entry highlighting the diversity, culture and talent within Barnet Borough, showcased through music and dance.

Situated in North London and formed in 1965 from parts of the ceremonial counties of Middlesex and Hertfordshire, Barnet is the largest London borough by population with 384,774 inhabitants, also making it the 13th largest district in England.

London Borough of Barnet

‘Dhol2Dhol representing the London Borough of Brent’, spectacular Dhol drumming group showcasing the musical talents of Brent.

Situated in North West London, Brent is known for being home to Wembley Stadium, the country’s largest stadium by capacity, as well as other landmarks such as the Kiln Theatre, the Swaminarayan Temple and Wembley Arena and the Welsh Harp reservoir.

London Borough of Brent

A wonderful entry highlighting the diversity, culture and talent within Croydon, shown at LNYDP through music and dance!

The southernmost borough, also the first London borough to be awarded the Fairtrade status, is home to the Croydon Clocktower, opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1994 as an arts venue featuring a library, the independent David Lean Cinema and museum. From 2000 to 2010, Croydon staged an annual summer festival celebrating the area’s cultural diversity, with audiences reaching over 50,000 people.

London Borough of Croydon

An excellent entry highlighting the importance of diversity and culture within Ealing Borough, displayed visually through music and dance!

Situated in West London, Ealing has long been known as the “Queen of the Suburbs” due to its many parks and tree-lined streets; the term was coined in 1902 by Ealing’s borough surveyor, Charles Jones. This is reflected by the tree emblem seen on the Ealing Council logo and Ealing’s coat of arms.

London Borough of Ealing

‘Mayor of Enfield with Rotary in London’, highlighting the strong links between both Rotary in London and Enfield Borough, displaying a spectacular Steam Traction Engine, racing cars and oh…. so much more!

London Borough of Enfield

‘Harrow Gets The Picture’, a wonderful entry highlighting the impact on community the famous KODAK factory in Harrow had – Say Cheese….!

Situated in North West London, Harrow is often known for its prestigious Harrow School for boys. Founded in 1572 by John Lyon, a local landowner and farmer, under a Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I, the school is about 450 years old.

London Borough of Harrow

‘Hav-a-RING! A Royal legend!’, a brilliant entry showcasing the strong connections between Havering and the Royal Family!

The name Havering is a reference to the Royal Liberty of Havering which occupied the area for several centuries. Havering is the most eastern borough in London and has large areas of protected open space.

London Borough of Havering

‘One Hounslow’, a kaleidoscope of colour and culture, fusing music, performance and visual arts showcasing the boroughs creativity and most importantly – identity!

Situated in West London and formed in 1965, the London Borough of Hounslow is home to the London Museum of Water & Steam and the attractions of Osterley Park, Gunnersbury Park, Syon House, and Chiswick House. Moreover, landmarks straddling the border of Hounslow include; Twickenham Stadium and London Heathrow Airport.

London Borough of Hounslow

‘Lambeth! A Melting Pot of World Carnival Cultures’, exploring Lambeth’s diverse cultures through dance, music and costumes. Inspired by World Carnival Culture!

Its name was recorded in 1062 as Lambehitha (“landing place for lambs”) and in 1255 as Lambeth. Frazier Street (near Lambeth North tube station) marks the geographical centre of London. Although famous for its waterfront developments, which are directly across the Thames from the Houses of Parliament and the City of Westminster, Lambeth is largely residential.

London Borough of Lambeth

A wonderful entry highlighting the diversity, culture and strong community spirit within Merton, showcased at LNYDP through music and dance!

Situated in South West London, The Borough of Merton is host to the Wimbledon Championship, one of four tennis’s Grand Slam competitions. Founded in 1877, 145 years ago, making it the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

London Borough of Merton

A superb entry highlighting the qualities of Redbridge as a London Borough and impressively showcasing the young talent within Redbridge!

The name comes from a bridge over the River Roding which was demolished in 1921. The bridge was made of red brick, unlike other bridges in the area made of white stone. The name had first been applied to the Redbridge area and Redbridge tube station was opened in 1947. It was earlier known as Hocklee’s Bridge.

Redbridge has more than 35 parks, playgrounds and open spaces. These include Hainault Forest Country Park, with 300 acres of countryside including adventure play areas, cafe and petting zoo; Roding Valley Park, a wildlife sanctuary with a range of flora and fauna and woodland areas.

London Borough of Redbridge

‘Historical Southwark through the ages’, a spectacular entry showcasing the history and diversity of Southwark through the ages.

The part of the South Bank within the borough is home to London Bridge terminus station and the attractions of The Shard, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market that are the largest of the venues in Southwark to draw domestic and international tourism. Dulwich is home to the Dulwich Picture Gallery and the Imperial War Museum is in Elephant and Castle.

London Borough of Southwark

‘Our Happy Place’, showcasing a timeline of Sutton from the 1600’s to the present!

A Rightmove study in 2015 and 2016 survey found that Sutton was the fourth happiest borough in which to live out of 33 in London. Sutton has the largest library in the borough and several works of public art and four conservation areas.

London Borough of Sutton

An entry highlighting the rich talent and wonderful history of Waltham Forest as a London Borough

This North eastern borough took its name from Waltham Forest – an institution which managed deer in south-west Essex.

Epping Forest is a remainder of the former Waltham Forest and forms the eastern and northern fringe of the borough. The River Lea lies to the west where its associated marshes and parkland form a green corridor which, along the reservoir-lined reaches, separates north and east London, and is the historic border between Middlesex and Essex.

Waltham Forest was one of the host boroughs of the London Olympics in 2012, with the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre and part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park providing an ongoing legacy in the UK and London.

London Borough of Waltham Forest

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London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA) was founded in 1978, with the aim of developing and expanding businesses in Chinatown and to represent the British Chinese population. Since the LCCA was founded, Chinatown has been transformed into a cleaner, safer and more vibrant area for both visitors.

For LNYDP 2022, the LCCA will be showcasing the vest best of China to the watching World, represented by 2 giant dancing dragons, dancing lions, a team of pandas, Chinese drummers and so much more!

Fun Fact:

The LCCA is the organiser of the annual mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year Celebrations held outside of Asia.

Social Media

Website: www.lccauk.com

Twitter: @londonchinatown

Facebook: @chinatownldn

London Chinatown Chinese Association UK

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London School of Dhol provides students, of all abilities and ages, with the chance to learn and show their true talent and potential in the wonderful art of Dhol!

They aim to give their students all the training, knowledge and tools they need to become professional Dhol players and to really enjoy playing the Dhol and to promote it’s culture and rhythms.

This will be the sixth time the group have taken part in London’s New Year’s Day Parade and this year they will be performing alongside the World famous and incredibly talented Bounce Bhangra – London Welcomes You Back.

Social Media:

Website: londonschoolofdhol.co.uk & bouncebhangra.com

Twitter: @LSOD | @bouncebhangra

Facebook: @LondonSchoolofDhol | @bouncebhangra

Instagram: @londonschoolofdhol | @bouncebhangraLondon

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London School of Dhol & Bounce Bhangra

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The London School of Samba is a Latin American performance group, open to all ages and levels, with our main mission to allow people to experience the feel and emotion of Brazilian arts through Samba.

Our entry will consist of numerous bright and vivid sections all represented through dance and music!

Fun Fact:

The London School of Samba played their first official gig at Covent Garden Piazza on April 1st 1984. In that same year, we also became the very first Samba School to play at the Notting Hill Carnival! Another fun fact that few people know, is that all of our costumes are lovingly handmade by our Samba dancers and for those interested, we offer costume making workshops.

Social Media

Website: www.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk

Twitter: @The_LSS

Facebook: @Uniodosdelondres

Instagram: @londonschoolofsamba

London School of Samba

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Eagle Regiment Marching Band in Parkland, Florida is recognized as one of the finest and most comprehensive highschool band programs in the United States.

Performing ensembles include the Wind Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Indoor Percussion,Indoor Winds and nationally-ranked Color Guard.

In the fall, all of these groups combine to form the award-winning Eagle Regiment Marching Band.

Social media

Website: www.stonemandouglasband.com

Facebook: @eagleregiment

Instagram: @eagleregiment

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Eagle Regiment Marching Band

Megaflatables

Megaflatables are back and will be parading Not one….Not two…. BUT five giant helium balloons at LNYDP 2023, all representing our great host City – LONDON!

Standing up to 20ft high, these enormous spectacles are always a fan favourite. For over a decade, Megaflatables have created bespoke products from inflatable spheres, blimps and buildings – they “live and breathe promotional inflatables”

We can not wait to welcome them back at the turn of the year!

Social Media

Website: www.megaflatables.com

Twitter: @megaflatables1

Instagram: @megaflatables

Megaflatables

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Miss Great Britain, the oldest and most prestigious pageant in the UK, are celebrating their 77th Birthday and are doing so in style. This October, they will announce out of the 65 grand Finalists, Miss Great Britain (40 finalists), Ms Great Britain and Ms Great Britain Classic (25 finalists).

Miss Great Britain celebrates the accomplishments of each of their finalists, including their all-important charity endeavours and publicity successes. Their efforts go towards Cancer Research UK and Alex’s Wish (set up late 2012 by Emma and Andy Hallam in the aims of eradicating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)

Social Media

Website: www.missgreatbritain.co.uk

Facebook: @MissGreatBritain

Twitter: @Official_MissGB

Instagram: @missgb_official

Miss Great Britain National Final Winners

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Moto-Shows International (MSI), are a motorcycle display team, led by Tony Brandon Baily.

They have over 30 years of experience performing in major international stunt shows (The biggest being LNYDP), without stunt teams priority always being the public and riders safety, followed by providing the best and most spectacular show imaginable!

Fun Fact:

Their Motorcycle stunt riders hold a number of prestigious World Records, including, ‘Jumping over 118 people’ and ‘Riding through 25 Walls of fire’. World Records that are still very much in tact to this day!

MSI have also been featured in numerous TV Shows and DVD’s, most famously Jeremy Clarkson’s award winning DVD ‘Thriller’!

Social Media

Website: www.motostuntsinternational.co.uk

Twitter: @motostunts

Facebook: @motostunts

Instagram: @motostunts

Moto-Shows International

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The Olivet Nazarene University Tiger Marching Band is one of the most popular groups on campus. Their breath-taking field performances range from classic movie and television themes to pop music. Before they play their first note, the sheer size of the band is enough to wow audiences.

From Washington D.C. to London, the ONU Marching Tigers have performed at some of the most prestigious events around the world. In 2017, they were the only college marching band from Illinois to perform at the Presidential Inauguration in the U.S. capital.

Social Media

Website: www.olivet.edu/marching-band

Facebook: @ONUMarching

Olivet Nazarene University Tiger Marching Band

Panash Steel Orchestra UK was formed in 1983 at Mountview High School in Harrow by David Griffiths

The school closed, but their successful and nationally renowned Steel Band continued under the leadership of Jay Butcher. They have been based in Croydon since 2008. Prior to Panash, Jay spent 12 years leading the world-famous Comets and led them to multiple competition wins and tours.

In the early years of Panash Steel Orchestra, the group toured extensively around continental Europe and appeared on the festival circuit regularly.

Panash have also participated amongst the UK’s Top Steel Orchestra’s for the pioneering online Notting Hill Carnival’s “Access All Areas” Stream.

We are very much looking forward to having Panash Steel Orchestra back for the 4th time!

Social Media

Website: www.panashsteel.com

Twitter: @PanashSteelUK

Panash Steel Orchestra UK

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The Romford Drum & Trumpet Corps (RDTC) is a youth military style marching band featuring approximately 65 talented performers.

Based in the London Borough of Havering (Romford, Essex), RDTC stands as one of the oldest independent youth marching bands in the country. They have a proud history of performances throughout the UK, including marching displays, parades, carnivals and concerts. They have performed annually for the last 30 years for the Lord Mayors Show. In recent years the band have showcased their talent internationally, performing in France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Gibraltar and the USA.

Social Media

Website: www.rdtc.org

Facebook: @romforddrumandtrumpetcorps

Twitter: @therdtc

YouTube: @TheRDTC

Romford Drum & Trumpet Corps

Friends since they were five, indie pop three-piece Scouting For Girls (Roy Stride, Pete Ellard, and Greg Churchouse) have never changed to chase success. Success came to them; their 2007 self-titled debut went on to become triple platinum and birthed the generation-bridging anthems of ‘She’s So Lovely’, ‘Elvis Ain’t Dead’ and ‘Heartbeat’. And they have never looked back. Scouting For Girls went on to release ‘Everybody Wants To Be On TV’ (2010), ‘The Light Between Us’ (2012), ‘Still Thinking About You’ (2015), ‘The Trouble With Boys’ (2019) plus the mega number 1 hit single ‘This Ain’t A Love Song’. They’ve picked up nominations for four Brits, an Ivor Novello and played everywhere from a sold out Wembley Arena to countless festival stages.

Bucking the trend, SFG are a band that continue to grow. Their 2019 tour was their biggest yet, and a stellar 2020 had been lined up. However 2020 had other ideas! And like many of us, Scouting For Girls initially responded by surrounding themselves with sources of comfort and escapism, things from what felt like a simpler time. Going back to the music and culture of their childhoods in the 1980s, the band regrouped during what should have been a summer of festivals, and the result is a joyous album of 80s covers alongside some incredible new tracks, and an optimism that 2022 can be everything that 2020 and 2021 was not.

We are so looking forward to having such a world renowned group take stage at LNYDP 2023!

Website: www.scoutingforgirls.com

Facebook: @ScoutingForGirls

Twitter: @Scouting4Girls

Instagram: @scoutingforgirls

Youtube: @ScoutingForGirls

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS

The Lancer Winds performs standard, classical, holiday and contemporary literature for in a Concert Band setting. The group performs for local and state music competitions and performs in concert several times per year.

Social media

Website: www.smelancerbands.com

Facebook: @smelancerband

Twitter: @smelancerbands

Instagram: @smeband

Shawnee Mission East High School Lancer Winds

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The Lancer Jazz Band performs jazz standards, holiday favorites, small combo improvising, and big band classics. The Lancer Jazz Band performs for many community events in and around the Kansas City area.

Kansas City is known worldwide for its heritage and contributions to the art of Jazz. They are excited to share their talents with you!

Social media

Website: www.smelancerbands.com

Facebook: @smelancerband

Twitter: @smelancerbands

Instagram: @smeband

Shawnee Mission East Lancer Jazz Band

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The Shawnee Mission East High School Lancer Band family is under the excellent direction of Alex Toepfer and Eric Starnes and is made up of Marching Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band and the Band Boosters organisation.

Shawnee Mission East High School performed at Rome New Year Parade & Festival in 2019. We’re delighted to be able to watch them perform for 2023.

Social Media

Website: www.smelancerbands.com

Facebook: @smelancerband

Twitter: @smelancerbands

Instagram: @smeband

Shawnee Mission East Marching Lancers

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The Band operates under Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury – a Hindu temple in London, which sits under the umbrella of Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan, a worldwide centre for social, cultural and spiritual welfare. The Band’s main purpose is supporting the charitable endeavors of the Mandir, its parent organisation and its leader, Acharya Swamishree Maharaj, by playing at events all over the World. The Band is comprised entirely of volunteers; professionals – scientists, engineers and students. We are one of five sister Band around the World, playing a repertoire of traditional bagpipe, as well as classic and contemporary Indian, melodies.

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We are proud of our Indian roots and are proud Britons. This is reflected in all of our performances as we play western and Indian music, but nothing captures this multiculturalism quite like our ‘Dhol fusion’, where the sounds of bagpipes fuse with the thunderous beats of Indian Dhol drums.

Social Media

Website: www.swaminarayangadi.com/pipeband

Twitter: @SGadiLondon

Facebook: @SGadiLondon

Instagram: @SGadiLondon

Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band

Stillwater High School Philharmonic String Orchestra return to London, under the Direction of Scott Jackson, to take part in the LNYDP 2023 Festival Series. This talented group of young performers will appear at the incredible St John’s Smith Square as well as the Holy Trinity Church, Sloan Street.

Stillwater High School Orchestra will also be walking the Parade route at LNYDP 2023 handling a giant inflatable balloon. Make sure to give them a wave!

Stillwater High School Philharmonic String Orchestra

The Stone Bridge High School Concert Band performing in London this year is made of students from the Stone Bridge Marching Bulldogs, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. This is the band’s fourth performance in London. They are excited and honored to be performing live again in London!

They have previously participated in LNYDP 2009, 2013 and 2017, and we cannot wait to welcome them back.

Social Media:

Website: @www.lcps.org/sbhs

twitter: @band_sbhs

Stone Bridge High School Concert Band

The Stone Bridge High School Marching Bulldogs performing this year in London this year is made of students from the Stone Bridge Marching Bulldogs and joined by members of the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Percussion Ensemble. The Marching Bulldogs regularly perform in local community and school events in their hometown of Ashburn, VA. As this is the band’s fourth performance in London, they are excited and honored to be performing live again in the LNYDP!

Stone Bridge have previously participated in LNYDP in 2009, 2013 and 2017, and we cannot wait to welcome them back.

Social Media:

Website: @www.lcps.org/sbhs

twitter: @band_sbhs

Stone Bridge High School Marching Bulldogs

The Chanticleer Regiment is the premiere marching band of Coastal Carolina University from Conway, South Carolina. The Chanticleer Regiment strive to produce entertaining performances that blend traditional collegiate marching band with innovative programming, to reach a wide variety of audiences. The Chanticleer Regiment has performed for the 2021 Cure Bowl, Comedy Central’

Social Media

Website: ccu-music.edu

Facebook: @CCUBANDS

Instagram: @CoastalBands

YouTube: CoastalBands

The Chanticleer Regiment, of Coastal Carolina University

The London Pearly Kings and Queens come from humble beginnings with the “Original Pearly King” Henry Croft (1861-1930)

Henry had a suit made totally covered in pearl buttons, and he used to wear this to collect pennies and halfpennies to help out the children in the orphanage where he had been raised.He and his suit became a great attraction, and he was approached by hospitals, churches and other organisations to collect for the poor, deaf and blind

To this day there are many pearly kings and queens organisations with one aim of keeping the traditions alive and that is charity.

The London Pearly Kings and Queens Society are a national treasure here in London and a crowd favourite here at LNYDP!

We can not wait to welcome you back once again !

Social Media

Website: pearlysociety.co.uk

The London Pearly King’s and Queen’s Society

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Founded in 1983 by the current Club President, Paul Beard, the Mini Moke Club is made up of enthusiastic Moke owners. It is Europe’s only club dedicated to that most unusual of the Mini variants – The Mini Moke, and is affiliated to clubs around the world, including the Americas, Asia and the Pacific rim.

The club celebrates the Moke ‘National’ weekend and regional events, as well as organising the International Mini Moke Meeting (IMMM) and attends the International Mini Meeting (IMM) both of which take place in a different European country every year. The Club is run entirely by volunteers, open to all ages that all simply share common enthusiasm for this unique special car.

Social Media

Website: www.mokeclub.org

Facebook: @TMMC

The Mini Moke Club

The Ostler will once again be providing three incredible and historic horse drawn carriages to transport dignitaries and LNYDP Patrons along the LNYDP Parade Route in majestic pomp and ceremony. Make sure you give them a wave!

With 7 farms each family run, Ostler are the UK’s largest carriage company. they have a collection of 25 different models of carriages for their Clients to choose from.

The Ostler

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Toploader members’ Joseph Washbourn, Dan Hipgrave and Rob Green will perform at LNYDP 2023!

Formed in 1997, this English rock band from Eastbourne, East Sussex, sold over two million albums and achieved several top 20 hits both home and abroad. Their debut album, Onka’s Big Moka, sold over one million units and peaked in the top 5 of the UK Albums Chart, where it remained for six months. It earned them four nominations at the 2001 Brit Awards.

They are recognised most of all for their cover of King Harvest’s US hit “Dancing in the Moonlight” written by Sherman Kelly, which became a global hit for the band. Their second album, Magic Hotel, reached number 3 in the UK Albums Chart. The band reunited in 2009 and continue to tour at various gigs and record music.

Come and see them this January at the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’!

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Website: toploaderofficial.com

Facebook: @toploaderofficial

Twitter: @toploaderofficial

Instagram: @toploaderofficial

YouTube: @Toploaderofficial

Toploader

The Troy Marching Trojans enjoy a rich history of performance excellence. The band has appeared in the London, England New Year’s Day Parade every four years since 2002. The band appears at many Troy varsity football games as well as community events throughout the school year. The band has appeared in 40 consecutive OMEA State Marching Band Finals. Since 2000, the band has received a Superior rating at OMEA State Marching Band Finals.

Social Media

Facebook: @Troyhsband

Troy High School Trojan Marching Band

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Urban Fox Orchestra Steelband (UFO) are an enthusiastic performing group that take pride in creatively sharing their passion for the wonderful steelpan instrument. while based in Ealing, London, UFO perform all over London and the UK – Notting Hill Carnival being their main event.

UFO flourishes under the management of a talented team and welcome participants of all ages and abilities. UFO is part of the charity ‘Fox Carnival‘, who have been responsible for 20 years of award winning carnival-arts projects that engaged thousands of young people and display their art works center stage.

This LNYDP you can expect lively rhythmic acoustic music from their vibrant open side truck as they roll on down the streets of London.

Social Media

Website: www.ufosteelband.com

Facebook: @UFOsteelband

Twitter: @ufosteelband

Instagram: @ufo_steelband

YouTube: @youtubechannel

UFO Steelband

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Since 1974, Varsity Spirit has been the driving force in making cheerleading and dance the dynamic, athletic, and prominent activity it is today.

By combining high energy entertainment with traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit has driven the development of cheerleading and dance as an international phenomenon that not only includes millions of young Americans, but also a rapidly growing number of participants Worldwide.

While its heritage is rich and its traditions renowned, Varsity Spirit continues to be the global leader in continuing to innovate and grow the positive influence of cheer, dance and band.

The organisation’s commitment to the health and well-being of the young people who participate is embedded in its high-quality educational curriculum and its leadership in establishing instructional safety standards.

Varsity Spirit All-Americans include high school cheerleaders, dancers and spirit performers who qualified at one of the following Varsity Spirit summer camps:

Universal Cheerleaders Association, Universal Dance Association, National Cheerleaders Association, National Dance Alliance, United Spirit Association, and Urban Cheerleading Experience.

Social Media

Twitter: @VarsitySpirit

Facebook: @VarsitySpirit

Instagram: @VarsitySpirit

TikTok: @VarsitySpirit

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Varsity Spirit All-American Cheerleaders, Dancers & Spirit Performers

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The Wellington High School Band is based out of Wellington, Florida. Often referred to as the “Mighty Wolverine Sound”, the Floridian band have amassed a wealth of achievements since their inception in 1988.

Our marching band performs throughout State of Florida, and presents halftime and pregame shows during our varsity football team games along with providing music during the games. Students are in grades 9-12, ages 14-18.

The band received numerous Superior Ratings from the FBA District Marching and Concert Band assessments. Alongside their accolades, the group were invited to perform at a long line of notable national events. In 2004 they performed at Memorial Day ceremony in Washington D.C., representing the State of Florida and in 2009, 2013 and 2017 they performed at the USS Missouri in Pearl Harborough.

Social Media

Website: www.whsband.com

Facebook: @WolverineBandBoosters

Instagram: @whsmws

Wellington High School ‘Mighty Wolverine Sound’ Marching Band

West Geauga High School Band

The West Geauga High School Band is from Chesterland, Ohio. The group consists of high school age students on woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Their repertoire includes traditional and contemporary concert band works. They perform in several concerts at their school each year, as well as send students to solo, small ensemble, and large group performance contests.

West Geauga High School Band have also achieved superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble contests, district/local performance contests and State (Ohio) level contests.

Social Media

Website: westgeaugabands

Twitter: @WestGeaugaBand

YouTube: WestGeaugaBand

West Geauga High School Symphonic Concert Band

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The West Geauga Marching Band (WGMB) is a group of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and dancers that perform very exciting music and field drill maneuvers. The Band is from Cleveland, Ohio, but performs all over the state and has performed in Chicago and Walt Disney World! The Band has 170 Student performers, and performs music ranging from Jazz, Rock, Classic Rock, Pop, and Classical! We are thrilled to bring out talents to London and perform in the LNYDP!

Social Media

Twitter: @WestGeaugaBand

Facebook: @westgeaugamarchingband

Instagram: @the_wgmb

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West Geauga Marching Band

The Woodland Band is from Cartersville, Georgia. Our program consists of an award-winning marching band, state-recognized concert bands, jazz band, pep band, chamber ensembles, and more. In the Woodland Band, every student is valued and works hard to make our organization shine. Ever Onward and Upward!

Social media

Website: Woodlandband.org

Facebook: @Woodlandbands

Instagram: @woodlandband

Website: www.woodlandband.org