About Stafford Lancers

Stafford Lancers is a non-for-profit independent youth organisation, consisting of young people from the county town of Stafford.

We are a Show Band (Drum Corps) consisting of Brass (Horn Line), Drumline (Battery), Auxillary Pit Percussion (Front Ensemble) and Guard (Dance) sections. Founded in 1995 the organisation provides an interesting and healthy hobby for young people of all ages, through a structured and positive learning environment, helping to install the values of discipline, dedication, commitment and respect which are carried into the community with a true sense of purpose and pride.

Lancers are registered as a Local Authority approved youth group and are members of the British Youth Band Association (BYBA) and Drum Corps United Kingdom (DCUK) in whose approved national contests we compete, gaining recognition for our performances. We provide entertainment for the general public through shows, performances, concerts and competitions.

Each year the staff design and co-ordinate a musically and visually sophisticated programme fitted to the talent levels of our members. Throughout the winter, fundamentals of music and marching are taught and our members begin learning the program. By late spring the finishing touches are added and it is time to take the show on the road. Throughout the summer we perfect and fine tune the show right through to the British Finals in October!

David Kidney, MP for Stafford said" The Lancers are doing tremendous work for social inclusion. They train young people from all backgrounds, giving youngsters skills and pride that helps set them up for life! The amazing commitment that the young people give to their training and performance helps keep them for the temptation of anti social activity giving them a sense of belonging and canaraderie whilst no doubt making life long friends on the way".