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Brisbane enjoy plaudits after National success
April 14, 2026
Brisbane Excelsior Band has been congratulated by worldwide supporters following their victory at the recent Australian National Championships.
New Composer in Residence at Brisbane XLCR
February 28, 2025
Benjamin Tubb-Hearne takes on the role of Composer in Residence at Australian National Champion.
Brisbane XLCR to help Tongan Relief Fund
July 25, 2022
Howard Taylor will return to Brisbane Excelsior Band for a special concert appearance next month.
Brisbane to look worldwide for new MD
June 20, 2022
Brisbane Excelsior Band has told 4BR that a global search is on for their next conductor.
No more Taylor in Excelsior
June 13, 2022
The outstanding two decade long musical partnership between Howard Taylor and Brisbane Excelsior Band in Australia has come to an end.
Taylor takes academic direction
April 16, 2019
Howard Taylor, the MD of Brisbane Excelsior Band, has been appointed Director of the Conservatorium Brass Band within the Brass Faculty of Queensland Conservatorium.
Undisputed champions to battle for New Zealand title
February 25, 2017
The two undisputed champions of Australian and New Zealand banding will meet head to head in Wellington this year to see who is the best band in the southern hemisphere.
New worldwide presence for Australian champion
January 13, 2017
The Brisbane Excelsior Band has a brand new website presence thanks to plenty of ex-pat hard work and a desire to make more of a worldwide impression.
Brisbane add strength ahead of Sydney defence
January 28, 2015
Brisbane Excelsior has added new players to their ranks ahead of their National title defence in Sydney at Easter.
Brisbane XLCR set for Shanghai days and nights...
September 10, 2014
Australian National champion set for seven day visit to the global Shanghai Music Festival.
Brisbane centenary to be celebrated in style
September 28, 2012
Brisbane Excelsior Band is to celebrate its centenary in style in its home city next month.
Evans enjoys annual FABB experience
October 28, 2010
Richard Evans recently enjoyed a FABB time in Australia with the Brisbane Excelsior Band.
Langley host Aussies
September 11, 2009
The Langley Band has been playing host to Brisbane Excelsior as the Aussies prepare for their British Open assault.
Ashley awarded top honour
August 23, 2009
Euphonium Soloist, Ashley Gittins, has been awarded Australia's top musical honour.
Funding success for XLCR
February 05, 2009
Brisbane Excelsior were recently granted funding for the purchase of new instruments.
British Open invites Brisbane XLCR
January 15, 2009
The British Open has announced the invitation of the current Australian and New Zealand Champions to the 2009 event.
New Year changes at Brisbane
January 15, 2009
Antipodean Champions ring in the New Year changes and look forward to a special 2009 — with a possible trip to the British Open to cap it all.
XLCR kicked out
September 14, 2008
Brisbane Excelsior has been forced out of its home — all in the name of progress.
XLCR juggernaut continues
July 12, 2008
Brisbane Excelsior has claimed its sixth National title in a row.
Taylor off to Scotland
April 16, 2008
Howard Taylor, Musical Director of Brisbane Excelsior, quietly slipped out of the land downunder today, in search of more success.
XLCR create history
March 25, 2008
Brisbane Excelsior and its Musical Director, Howard Taylor, has been the first band in the history of brass banding to win the Australian A Grade Championship, four years in a row.
