ALAN
Originally from Sheffield, Alan moved to Wales in 1996 with Roland, who he joined as international keyboard demonstrator. Alan started playing piano at age six and the guitar at fourteen and plays a variety of instruments in groups ranging from the Porthcawl Community Orchestra to the Porthcawl Ukulele Bandits, which he set up in 2009 as being a fun thing to do in his retirement.
ANDY
Andy moved to Swansea from his home town of Glasgow at the age of 10. Unfortunately his Scottish accent has long gone. Now retired from a career as a Firefighter with the Mid and West Wales Fire Brigade, he is busier than ever.
As a registered Ukulele tutor he teaches and fronts the Swansea Ukulele Big Band which has upward of 60 members and he can be seen regularly playing either Guitar, Ukulele or Bass in a number of local bands.
ANGUS
Angus started playing drums at the age of 15. He moved from Cape Town in South Africa to Reading, England, in 2000 and worked in the NHS until he retired in 2020, after which he moved to Swansea.
He played both rock and jazz drums for many years but since 2014 his focus has been playing in various ukulele bands, mainly playing cajon but also playing ukulele and doing some singing. He also enjoys playing bowls and tennis.
Jack
Beginning his formal musical training at age twelve by taking up the Double Bass, Jack has been passionate about music ever since. He is involved in a wide range of ensembles, including an opera chorus, jazz band, ukulele duo and orchestra, where he serves as musical director.
Jack plays the Baritone Ukulele, Bass and Mandolin with the Porthcawl Ukulele Bandits.
KEVIN
Kev started learning the ukulele as one of his 'many' hobbies. However, he stuck to this one and now enjoys being a part of the Porthcawl Bandits. Working full time as an ODP in the operating room, Kev enjoys the theatre of live performing.
Not only does Kevin play the ukulele, he actually makes them as well! See him singing and strumming away in the background, or blowing a melodica for that little something different.
PAUL
Paul has played the Ukulele since "accidentally" buying one whilst Christmas shopping in Cardiff over a decade ago. Since catching the bug his collection has grown to include various shapes and sizes, although he is at heart a soprano aficionado.
Away from making music, he is usually to be found sporting a pair of binoculars, pursuing his passion for natural history and birds in particular.