CA Country Anthems

Bahamas National Anthem History

March On Bahamaland

“March On, Bahamaland!” was chosen through a national competition and officially adopted on July 10, 1973, marking The Bahamas' independence.

Bahamas March On Bahamaland

Bahamas

Language
English
Anthem
March On Bahamaland
Duration
1:15
Status
“March On, Bahamaland!” continues to serve as the national anthem of the independent Bahamas, while 'God Save the King' is also used as the royal anthem.

History timeline

  1. Pre-1973

    A national competition was organized to select the new national anthem for The Bahamas.

  2. Pre-1973

    Timothy Gibson's composition, “March On, Bahamaland!”, was selected as the winning entry in the national competition.

  3. 1973

    The anthem was officially adopted on July 10, coinciding with The Bahamas' independence from British rule.

  4. 1973-Present

    The Bahamas retains the British monarch as its head of state, consequently using 'God Save the King' as its royal anthem.

The Bahamas uniquely uses two anthems: 'March On, Bahamaland!' as its national anthem and 'God Save the King' as its royal anthem due to retaining the British monarch as head of state.