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Hamilton raises NZ National bar

The recent New Zealand National Championships have been hailed as a huge success.

Wellington
  Wellington Brass rounded off a memorable Championship with their sixth victory on seven years

The New Zealand Brass Band Association has reflected on the success of the recent National Championships which were held in Hamilton.

It proved to be a wonderful return to the city for the first time in 40 years with the excellent organisation and warm welcome providing the foundation for a memorable week of music making — topped by Wellington Brass claiming the Championship Section title for the sixth time in seven years under MD David Bremner.

Raised the bar

In the latest edition of 'The Mouthpiece' newsletter, Brass Band Association of New Zealand President, John Sullivan wrote: "The Hamilton Contest Committee has raised the bar on how to organise and manage a contest. With their meticulous planning and 'Green Army' of volunteers, everything ran incredibly smoothly.

Huge congratulations go to Malcolm Barr, Marilyn Edgecombe and everyone involved in making this contest such a success. Also a big thank you to Helen Lee and all the adjudicators, supervisors, scribes and comperes."

The Hamilton Contest Committee has raised the bar on how to organise and manage a contestBBANZ President, John Sullivan

Memorable

Helen Lee, BBANZ Contest Manager added: "Thank you to everyone who made this a memorable contest for all those who attended.

Hooray for Hamilton and I'm sure the contest will be back in Hamilton before you know it."

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