Ian McAllister (Lisburn Young Defenders)

<p>Ian McAllister has a long history of involvement with marching bands and here on the latest episode of the Made to Parade podcast, he shares some of that history with us.</p><p>Ian tells us how he got his start with a band and the journey that ultimately led him to joining one of the most respected bands on the road today, Lisburn Young Defenders.</p><p>Ian is also involved with Light of Foot, a group of band members who have come together to form a charitable organisation that seeks to support members of the marching band scene with regard to their mental health, Ian shares quite openly as to why this is so close to his heart and why he feels it is needed as part of the marching band scene today.</p><p>Ian and I had this conversation a week or so before the Lisburn Young Defenders Melody Day concert, this took place on Saturday 26th March 2022 so this episode is nicely placed as a follow up from that event.</p><p>Thank as always to all of our Sponsors, British Drum Co and of course our Patreon Patrons. Without you we couldn't keep the podcast going and all of the other work we are trying to do as well.</p><p>Make sure you check us out on all audio podcast platforms and this episode will also go live on our YouTube channel.</p><p>Keep Marching On.</p>