Paul and Mark played in various bands whilst growing up together, including performing under the name Echelon in 2006[2] with Andrew Grant.
Magistrates played the 2009 Samsung NME Radar Tour alongside La Roux, Heartbreak and the Chapman Family.
[3] Magistrates also played the HMV Forum, Kentish Town, London on 15 May 2009, as a support band for Friendly Fires alongside Wax Stag.
Magistrates supported Blur for two of their 2009 'comeback' gigs at the Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea and (civic hall, Wolverhampton), and La Roux at Chinnerys, Southend-on-sea.
This also marked a rare appearance in their 'hometown' of South Woodham Ferrers, and were introduced onto the stage by Jon Morter.