There are four bands with the name Protocol: 1) A British pop group, formed in 2005 and split in 2006. They consisted of: John Pritchard, lead vocals James McMaster, guitar Steven Oates, bass David Malik, keyboards/synthesizers Dom Joseph, drums They were produced by Mike Peden. The five-piece knew each other for four years before starting Protocol, as well as running Vanity, their own London-based club night. Protocol toured with New Order