The Chesterfield Musketeers were originally formed in 1953 as The Newbold Toppers but after a transformation of uniform in 1981 it was time to say Goodbye to the dated but highly successful Chesterfield Toppers Carnival Band. The Newly named Chesterfield Musketeers Showband entered into the Contest world on July 12th 1981, at Hoyland Nether Barnsley and within one month collected their first, First Prize award in a major competition. At present the marching membership consists of around 22 to 29 playing members, with instruments ranging from Percussion through to Saxophones and Trumpets. The main uniform is a copy of the 1994 epic film about the "Three Musketeers", with the second being based on Alexandre Dumas' novel of the legendary heroes. They perform Figure routines and dances on street Parades and compliment this with 15 Minute Arena Displays. Since 1981, the band have grown from strength to strength winning all before them, the most notable being crowned the 'Isle