Based at HMS Excellent on Whale Island in Portsmouth, the Royal Marines Band Service is a powerhouse of musical talent. As one of five bands representing the Royal Navy, they’ve built a growing fanbase online. Their YouTube channel, with nearly 70K subscribers, shows just how much people enjoy their music.
Most of their videos get thousands of views, and some even reach tens of thousands. Whether they’re playing a powerful ballad or an exciting anthem, the Royal Marines Band consistently strikes a chord with viewers around the world.
The Royal Marines Band delivered a show-stopping rendition of Neil Diamond’s iconic “Sweet Caroline,” and the video quickly went viral, reaching 1M views in just a couple of months! Now, it has gained 9.5M views on YouTube:
Featuring the incredible vocals of BdCpl Sam McIndoe, BdLCpl Kirsty Haines, and BdLCpl Hannah Smither, the performance is backed by a full orchestra, adding a rich and dynamic sound to the beloved classic. This breathtaking production clearly struck a chord with audiences.
For those unfamiliar with the Royal Marines Band Service, it’s more than just a military band—it’s one of the most adaptable and skilled musical organizations in the world. According to their YouTube channel, their mission goes beyond music, offering the Royal Navy, the State, and national events a blend of musical and ceremonial brilliance.
They are known for “providing the Royal Navy, Defence and the State with musical and ceremonial excellence that underpins the fabric of the nation, service ethos and national core values.”
