The Changing Same

The Changing Same (Bannister snr, Dennis, Bannister jnr, Maydon) paying at Nivara Lounge in March 2025.

The Changing Same are a band formed in 2009 by Matthew Bannister, with members from his previous band The Weather. Their first gig under the new name was at the Contact FM 30th Birthday in October 2009.

Bannister is the main songwriter, while Bruce Dennis and John Maydon have contributed some songs as well.

In 2025 all current members of The Changing Same (Maydon, Sinclair and Dennis) appeared on The Dark Backward, which was officially a solo album by Bannister. The album's launch gigs were also played by the band.

Releases

The Changing Same's cover art

In October 2011 they released their first, self titled album. This was followed by the Make up my Mind EP in 2014, while their second album, Creative Evolution, was released in September 2018. The Changing Same Go To The Movies was released in September 2023.

Members

• Matthew Bannister - guitar/vocals
• John Maydon - guitar/vocals (previously bass)
• Graeme Sinclair - bass
• Bruce Dennis - drums

Past Members

• Nick Johnston - piano
• Mef Storm - vocals, acoustic guitar
• Stan Jagger - drums

• Tony Sisam - bass (studio recordings)
• Albert Bannister - bass (studio recordings)

Published Articles

• The Creative Evolution of The Changing Same, Hamilton Underground Press, 30 August 2018 [1]
• (P)review: The Changing Same Go To The Movies, Hamilton Underground Press, 17 August 2023 [2]