The Band

Professional percussionist Craig Lutton returns home to Antrim for the Royal 13th with his family in Tandragee. The Raineys from Newtownhamilton juggle banding with the daily grind of running a family farm.

Angela from Drum in County Monaghan reflects on the friendships she has forged over many years in an accordion band, while Amanda from Fivemiletown has her hands full getting her three children ready to perform with the local pipe band.

The Graham family from Rathfriland prepare for their band's annual tractor run, while Andrew McConnell and his son Christopher from Annalong explore shared passions for drums, boats and volunteering with the RNLI. The Brodison boys from Magheramorne, raised in a band family, are on the cusp on manhood and their futures with the band hang in the balance.

Linda from Tandragee reveals why Scarva is her favourite parade of the year, Alicia from Kinallen prepares for the Twelfth in Loughbrickland and Aaron takes part in a parade in East Belfast.

Tim from Portadown explains how being a band member helps him live with his disability, Sheila from Ballygawley reveals how she met her American husband Steve, and Andrew and his band take part in the annual Apprentice Boys parade in Londonderry.

It's the countdown to the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, as Errin and his band Closkelt compete against the best in Grade 1 and Margaret and her Tullylagan band are determined to win Grade 3A.