The Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines March Up the Mall 2024

The Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines march up the Mall after finishing their Beating Retreat ceremony on Horse Guards Parade on Friday 12th July 2024.
00:00 Happy Days
02:00 Kitchener's Army
03:26 King's Squad
07:31 Illawalla
08:10 Quality Plus
10:40 Two Sisters
12:04 Blue Devils
18:35 Corps Drum Major WO1 Chris Mace MVO marching of the colour

The massed bands were led by Corps Drum Major WO1 Chris Mace MVO and under the direction of their Principal Director of Music LtCol Huw Williams.

Military Bands Everywhere:

[mervwhitney]

Wonderful, thank you. I like the way the bands expand in width at the Mall, after leaving Horseguards, and later contract to 'line astern'. Well done all the musicians.

[richardcleveland]

Nothing! NOTHING!! *N*O*T*H*I*N*G* beats a British military band . . . and to see the massed bands of the Royal Marines is a special treat!

[TJMusicNerd]

Absolutely wonderful. The Royal Marines are the the only bandthat can march 20 across with perfect dressing! Great show DMaj Mace!

[davidtuer]

There are still aspects of Great Britain of which we can be proud.

[garyhollywell]

They are just superior to any other and something for the Uk to be super proud of.

[AlbaAlba-fgio]

Enchanting Fabulous Wonderful!! I love Navy, my dad was a marine of the Royal Italian Navy❤ Thanks for sharing the video, a Great job, compliments!! Lovely weekend to you.

[michellewhyatt]

You are all brilliant you're all amazing you really are the best

[martinbootneck]

Hoofin'. Marching behind the 'Bandies' back in the day, was exhilarating and it made me feel honoured and proud,
it also made you feel 10ft tall. Per Mare, Per Terram

[MilitaryBandsSouthWestUK]

Happy days & Quality plus! Finally found the names, heard them on the way down birdcage on Thursday night! Amazing songs! And awesome display by the bands as per usual!

[maryholder]

Stirling the very image of a military Marine band. One of the best in the world. I love the drummers when they do the beating of retreat. They have the precision of the movement and then the music. Fantastic. Thank you for filming of this.

[Wolfie]

Plod awkwardly parks Van on the Mall...again. Excellent drill and music by the Massed Bands of the Bootnecks..

[chez]

Had the pleasure of being there last night, thanks for documenting it!

[markescartin]

These guys could win a grammy just for all their spit and polish!

[stefanmaddock]

A world class performance if I do say do myself.

[gandalfuno]

Great music, Superb marching and defile!

[GMN]

I’m behind schedule…two weeks later, that was superb, thank you MBE 😊

[JianzhongChen-bowk]

I like it because it gives me a feeling of freedom and honor.

[mikeellis]

I love the happy days march thanks for sharing 👌

[markharris]

There was no internet back in 1986 in my bedroom. Just a record player and these 🎵🎵💯🇬🇧 on vinyl…. Complimentary of my Grandad.🇬🇧💯😇❤️ Night in night out… I drilled myself to sleep💯🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👊 2024. Still listening now…. You’s probably don’t know my very close Pal…. Borehamwood!?! Obviously not…. As I were….😂💯❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧💯❤️👊😎

[maryholder]

14:22 if I was the police rider in front of the band I'd be very happy. I think the grey was moving in time to the music. 😊