Origins
The McGillicuddy Serious Party was formed in 1984 in Hamilton as the political arm of Clan McGillicuddy (established in 1978). Members of the Clan had previously stood as candidates in the 1983 local-body elections in the Waikato, but the McGSP came together in time to contest the 1984 General Election. The party had a strong Scottish theme, with the kilt considered one of the party's symbols. Candidates included a number of street-performers and comedic musical groups, such as The Big Muffin Serious Band.
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