John Hamilton, one of the band's Bb Bass players, lives in the village of Kinnesswood in Perthshire and is married with 2 children. John works for BT as Head of Public Sector Accounts in London. In his spare time John enjoys practising, practising, practising, fishing, golf and playing guitar.

John started playing Baritone with Cumbernauld Silver Band in 1976, moving to Alva band in 1979. He spent 5 years as Solo Baritone with the NYBBS. John then played latterly with Clackmannan. He then took a break of many years from banding only returning to playing in January of 2005, when he bought a euphonium and started playing at home. John joined Dunfermline Town Band in July of 2005 and then made the step up to Kingdom 5 months later.

Other Musical Interests

Classical music, opera and ballet, folk (Scottish & Irish) and rock, particularly Queen.

Favourite Testpieces

Journey into Freedom, Benvenuto Cellini, St Magnus & Blitz.

Favourite Concert Pieces

Riverdance, Suite Gothique – Priere a Notre Dame, Procession to the Minster, Swedish Hymn.

Favourite Performance

Bob & David Childs Duet, “Softly As I Leave You“ with Black Dyke at the British Open in Bridgewater Hall 10(ish) years ago.