Boycezone - a rugby tribute to the one and only Max Boyce

Who are Boycezone?

Before they hit the big time Boycezone were teachers at Glan Ely High School, Cardiff (well, most of them).

From left to right -

Pete Davies - Packa Max
Hugh Griffiths - Mad Max
James Roberts - Baby Max
Jeremy Randles - Zig Zig Max
John Toscano - Invisible Max
John Watkin - Plastic Max

Also -
Phil John - Dirty Max
Emyr John - Glint in the i-Max

Phil and Emyr have been unable to join us for the last couple of seasons but we hope they'll be back soon.

Pete, Hugh, James, Jeremy, JohnT. and John W. on Queen Street before the Wales - Scotland Rugby International in Cardiff.

How did it start?

It all started just before the Rugby World Cup 1999, when Phil suggested singing some Max Boyce songs in Cardiff for charity.

John came up with the name "Boycezone" and the rest of us came up with the good looks and talent.

It ended up with four of us standing outside Cardiff Castle, giving each other the encouragement and support to do something we couldn't do alone - dress up like our hero, Max and sing his songs on the street.

We raised £12 from the first outing (Wales v Japan) building up to £350 for the Australia v France final.

In total we collected over £1000 for Vision Foundation (based in Ebbw Vale) from playing on the street and from TV and radio fees during the World Cup matches.

If you've seen us play before or after a match and helped out - THANKS! We owe it all to your generosity.