Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Watching marching band clips from the SE Houston regional. 1. DAMN THAT’S IMPRESSIVE 2. Why does every school wear a hideous “marching dress”? Make it stop! 010 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026More good news for the 2027 Drum Corps Tour! Battalion and Gold have moved up to World Class! 021 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Mandarins approved for 2027 return! WOO! Finally some good news 031 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Begin endless chorus of “you spelled it wrong!” comments. 040 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This is a decision only a Blue Devils alum could think of. 121 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Ugh. THIS guy. 1. His BD bias is strong 2. His critique of Troopers is entirely based on his beef with Snyder over fair use claims. Troop played Adagio because that’s in the source material, stupid 3. Drum corps reuse music, gasp! Always have always will youtu.be/uCQxyEr12-Q?...youtu.beDCI has a problem...YouTube video by Funliner Productions 341 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Hey @netflix.com having commentators talking over the Welcome to Country is a BAD look. 010 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Alrighty, Rams vs 49ers in Melbourne is about to start. Looking forward to deporting all the Americans the second the game ends. 000 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026My thoughts on drum corps 2026 generally: 020 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Field Crew, get out there and paint while the rest of the corps gets floor time! www.instagram.com/reel/DdBIwXX...instagram.comAAMI Park on Instagram: "Our new look for the @49ers 👀"3,962 likes, 31 comments - aamipark on September 8, 2026: "Our new look for the @49ers 👀". 010 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026An excellent video essay on the history of Carolina Crown, focusing on the visual and programming identity (or, at times, lack thereof). youtu.be/FlS9N5Luz6k?...youtu.beWhy You Don't Recognize Carolina Crown AnymoreYouTube video by Rocky Point Studios 053 0
Reposted by Drums Down UnderThe Verge @theverge.com · 02/09/2026As a new Harry Potter trailer makes the rounds, it bears repeating that there’s no way to watch this show without supporting J.K. Rowling’s bigotry and the structural violence she’s inflicting on the trans community.theverge.comThere is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter seriesYou can’t without supporting Rowling’s transphobic bigotry. 366201439891 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Friends. Fellow Millennials. Do/did you enjoy Harry Potter but find now that you’d like your coming of age magic school YA literature to be free from fascist theming and NOT written by a TERF? You should read Stealing From Wizards instead. FUCK JKR. Bonus - it’s Canadian 293 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 25/08/2026😑 Presenting their 2027 program “Where Where You on January 6th?”… 010 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026youtu.be/iZ0iMYfD0dA?... I came across this video essay about the history of Magic of Orlando. You should give it a watch, might learn something.youtu.beMagic of Orlando: The Rise (Part 1) | A Drum Corps DocumentaryYouTube video by JeremysBugles 031 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 20/08/2026One time I counted up all the corps I’d competed against that are no longer in existence and the number was saddening to say the least. 032 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Unfortunately I am nowhere near rich enough to be as eccentric as I should like to be. 131 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 11/08/2026So how many high school marching bands are going to have that Bluecoats whirligig shoehorned into their show now? 020 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Drum corps season is over! Time to get fat again! 020 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 06/08/2026I feel for the judges who have to see every single corps tomorrow. That’s a crazy workload. 010 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 04/08/2026A note to drum corps arrangers: Not everything needs “the drum corps treatment”, ie- triple tonguing for no reason, chopped up phrases, B FLAT POWER CHORDS WITHOUT END, mellophone screeching a sustained high note, etc and so forth. 051 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 03/08/2026So Pacific Crest leapfrogging Spirit, Scouts, AND Blue Knights at Allentown was not on my DCI 2026 bingo card. Are we going to get a new Finalist corps for the first time in ages? 111 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 02/08/2026I’ve avoided watching Bluecoats since their premier show because I wanted to see it fully realised in the late season. And god DAMN. This is a masterpiece of design these kids were given. Near flawless execution, full credit to the members. The show is complex and challenging yet accessible. 2101 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 31/07/2026For all the Open Class haters: A healthy, thriving slate of smaller regional corps is critical for the viability of drum & bugle corps. It’s a proving ground, a talent incubator, a community anchor. Things that a lot of World Class corps aren’t anymore. 2142 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Call me paranoid, but I’m at the point where I will never purchase another book written after 2021. It’s the only way to ensure I’m not reading AI slop. 220 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Putting on Nice Guy Hat. I like the Blue Stars this year. They’re being underscored. They’ve got so much talent, they look great on the field even on video. Wish I could see them live. Nice guy hat off. 150 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Booo, we’re at the time of the season where new endings are being added and cleaned, but the old parts that have cool/difficult bits are being hosed down. Me no likey ☹️ 041 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Excellent discussion point raised! Do we have an AUDIENCE problem at competitions? Are they all TikTok brained and staring at their phones during a show (rude). Or are shows not grabbing attention? 240 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Why is the SE Championship being played at the worst possible stadium? 200 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 20/07/2026DCI San Antonio 2026 - A Review/Roast Thread By Drums Down Under I love the "Free Preview" Flo put up on Youtube. Translation - Yeah it's free because we can't make money off broadcasting this low tier band crap. Top 12 only please. Anyway, crack open a cold one of your choosing and away we go. 351 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 20/07/2026static.klipy.comStar Wars Battle Droids Say Roger RogerALT: Star Wars Battle Droids Say Roger Roger 020 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 19/07/2026If I say something nice about Cascades, one of my horcruxes will die. 031 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 19/07/2026So much drum corps to catch up on. Watching and putting together my roast notes now. 030 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Madison Scours First Look To quote Mark Twain, “There is no such thing as a new idea”. And boy are you embodying that. Nothing new to see here. Such a great way to show how the organisation is preparing for its future. 110 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Spirit of Atlanta First Look Ok, I give them shit constantly, but I enjoyed this. Fun music, good pacing. A contender for Finals. My concerns: Is it difficult enough? Can it be cleaned enough? I think the stupid judging aspects of the activity will be the deciding factor. 031 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Oh Colts. Colts, Colts, Colts. This is why we leave the Americana crap to Troopers. Enjoy 13th. 010 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 01/07/2026I know I’ll sound like a Boomer, but if Phantom brought back the pith helmet and plume it would look so siiiiicckk. Silver helmet, red plume. Picture it. You know I’m right. 030 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 30/06/2026The Academy uniform reveal. Well… it’s a look. Have fun being the new purple pants band. 110 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Watching Paraguay flop on the ground reminds me why women’s soccer is the real game. 010 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Madison Scouts, just wtf are you wearing? 000 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Has my first “What fucking corps is that?” moment. Answer: It was Blue Knights, wearing mint green 140 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Spirit of Atlanta uniform reveal. The urge to steal the lunch money from these dorks is high. 000 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Vanguard First Look The Good: Oh I like this. It’s a show only SCV could do. Definite contender for gold. Props for having no props! Wallet chains? Yes. The Not As Good: Uncertain about the jump rope stuff. And flipping the horns around on a chain? Potential for disaster, mouthpieces flying etc 010 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Troopers First Look The good: Big jump up in show design and difficulty. Guard looking strongest yet at this time of year. Big music statements. The not as good: Don’t understand how the guard’s unis fit the theme. Overall, the show needs MORE Vietnam War elements to really drive it home. 250 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 25/06/2026When you upward inflect every other word, it makes you sound stupid. youtu.be/8zZSccYy-SY?...youtu.beDCI STARTS THIS WEEK! More show announcements, uniform deep-dives, & more | LET'S TALK DCI, June 24YouTube video by FloMarching 000 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Glad the members of Blue Devils are safe. Bus fires are no joke. 020 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Phantom Regiment first look The good: Costumes & theme on point. great selection of music The not-as-good: The show doesn’t have all the characterisation & narrative elements in yet. But I trust that, in true PR fashion, they’ll nail it by end of season. 000 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Troopers uniform announcement confirms what many suspected. Going full Apocalypse Now, and we’re excited. 020 0
Drums Down Under @drumsdownunder.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Carolina Crow ‘26 Preview Show The Good - God’s Hornline, as always; they finally gave up on the big props that they honestly never did well. The Bad - Still struggling with theming/narrative. It’s a lot of great impact moments, but it’s “music as sound effects”. And for some reason, Ave Maria? 250 0
