WHO WE ARE
The Force – Display Team of Champion Drum Majors, a non-profit constituted community group, which operates at various national and international military musical tattoos and events around the World. The Force provides multiple offerings, which can be found here – Services.
The Force is a unique and innovative flourishing Drum Major Display Team whose aim is to change historic perceptions of Drum Majors to local and international audiences, who are more familiar with military Drum Majors.
Led and founded by the most successful and sought-after RSPBA Drum Major in the World, Senior Drum Major Paula Braiden, who has created this exciting and innovative display team, consisting of World, European, British, UK, Scottish, All Ireland and Ulster Champions within its ranks, is something to be marvelled.
Paula, an Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) Drum Major Adjudicator has a wealth of outstanding expertise in not only performing at international military musical tattoos, but also extensive experience in producing or co-producing these events whilst acting as Senior Drum Major for Massed Pipes and Drums.
For a full biography of The Force’s visionary Paula Braiden, which includes her unrivalled achievements and experience, please visit her Biography page.
Check out our Commendations page also to discover people’s past experiences of Paula and The Force at their event.
The Force also provides World class tuition through its Academy. More information and how to register can be found here – The Force Academy.
Lastly, for all the latest news, announcements and opportunities, please see our Blog, which is regularly updated along with our social channels below.
Get in touch
The Force, Display Team of Champion Drum Majors are always available for collaborations and performances throughout the World.
If you want to find out more about our Services and how we can enhance your event, don’t hesitate in reaching out via our email address below.
UPCOMING EVENTS
7TH MAR 2026 Northern Ireland Open Accordion Championships, Northern Ireland
8TH/9TH MAY 2026 Red Hot Chilli Pipers Concert, Northern Ireland & Scotland
9TH MAY 2026 Edinburgh Tartan Parade, Scotland
19TH SEPT 2026 Musikfest der Bundeswehr, Germany
PAST EVENTS
Belfast Tartan Day Parade, Northern Ireland
Piping Live! Festival, Scotland
78th All Ireland Pipe Band Championships, Northern Ireland
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Canada
Red Hot Chilli Pipers & Rura – Tartan Parade Celebration Concert, Scotland
Edinburgh Tartan Parade Ceilidh in the Gardens, Scotland
Edinburgh Tartan Parade, Scotland
NYC Tartan Week, United States
Tartan Day on Ellis Island, United States
Belfast Tartan Day, Northern Ireland
Avenches Tattoo, Switzerland
St Gallen Tattoo, Switzerland
Moscow Spasskaya Tower International Tattoo, Russia
Avenches Celtic Music Festival, Switzerland
Ballymoney Charity Tattoo, Northern Ireland
Walled City Tattoo, Northern Ireland
Raphoe Ulster-Scots Heritage Day, Republic of Ireland
Cultural Community Events, Northern Ireland
Corporate Events, Weddings and Concerts, Northern Ireland
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