The Itchy Feet Pep Band

In the summer of 1988 successful applicants from across Australia gathered in Brisbane to form the "Expo City Marching Band", the first full time, professional marching band in Australia. A group of fifteen young and enthusiastic musicians from this ensemble were given the task of forming a "pep band". With limited rehearsal time and some broad outlines of what a pep band was in the U.S.A. they formed "The Expo City Pep Band".

Towards the end of Expo, the "Pep Band" teamed up with mime artist Peter Gray as "Angelo the Drum Major". This late alliance of mime and music, the combination of the eccentric drum major Angelo and the less than obedient Pep Band proved very successful. It was from within this band the concept of "The Itchy Feet Pep Band" evolved.

Over the years The Itchy Feet Pep Band has evolved from a rabble of baby-faced performers to an established theatrical troupe.  New faces occasionally appear amongst its ranks as the old hands pass the reins on.  2008 saw the departure of Angelo the Drum Major as his alter-ego focuses on solo performances and school workshops.   This has brought about a fresh new look as the disobedient band falls under the direction of Dave, the band's new, eccentric drum major who continues the ongoing struggle of keeping this band of musical misfits on track.