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New Zealand names 2026 brass band All Blacks
October 14, 2025
The players who will represent the nation as their National Band have been announced.
Banding All Blacks ready for Australian tour
September 01, 2023
The National Band of New Zealand is getting ready to showcase its musical talents on its first tour to Australia.
National Band of New Zealand to make Australian debut
August 15, 2023
For the first time in its 70 year history the National Band of New Zealand will tour Australia — alongside trumpet stars Philip Cobb and Owen Morris.
National Band of New Zealand get ready for global broadcast
October 31, 2020
The National Band of New Zealand will give a free live streamed concert from Hamilton on Sunday afternoon — and it can be enjoyed at different times around the banding globe.
National Band of New Zealand prepares for one off 2020 concert appearance
October 05, 2020
The National Brass Band of New Zealand will be giving its only concert performance of 2020 in Hamilton next month, as Besson offers sponsor support.
New Zealand makes National return to playing
August 03, 2020
The National Band of New Zealand returns to full rehearsals as musical normality returns following the successful battle against the Coronavirus crisis.
New Zealand banding picks its latest All Blacks
April 02, 2020
The Brass Band Association of New Zealand has announced the latest squad of players who will proudly become members of its National Band.
Queen's Service Medal honour for Weeks
June 05, 2019
Conductor Nigel Weeks is to be presented with the Queen's Service Medal for his contribution to music in New Zealand.
Come fly with me...
December 01, 2017
You can now relax to the sound of brass on Air New Zealand flights thanks to The Trumpet Guy...
Happy New Zealanders
July 11, 2017
There was a wonderful display of friendship and celebration from the members and supporters of the National Band of New Zealand in Kerkrade
Interview with Nigel Weeks and David Bremner
July 09, 2017
4BR catches up with the New Zealand National Band after they come off stage on the Sunday in Kerkrade.
New Zealanders ready for game of two halves
January 20, 2016
Just like their rugby counterparts the New Zealand Youth Brass Band will be giving it their all until the final whistle on tour this week.
New Zealand pick the very best of their youth crop
November 07, 2013
The players who will perform in the 2014 National Youth Band of New Zealand have been announced.
All Blacks announce tour line up
February 12, 2013
The players chosen to represent the National Band of New Zealand on tour under the baton of Dr Robert Childs later this year have been announced.
Great champions remembered in NZ
October 09, 2012
The 25 surviving members of the historic 1953 and 1962 National Bands of New Zealand are to be musically honoured in Christchurch later this month, led by NZ Champions Woolston Brass.
Bob Childs to conduct NZ National Band
September 21, 2012
Dr Robert Childs appointed MD of National Band of New Zealand for 2013 tours.
Death of Barrie Aldridge
March 02, 2012
The death has been announced of one of New Zeland's stalwart bandsmen Barrie Aldridge.
NZ National Band set for Kerkrade
June 16, 2009
The National Band of New Zealand are all set to head to Kerkrade next month.
NZ National band takes on the world
April 08, 2009
The National Band of New Zealand heads to Kerkrade, but not everyone is supportive of the decision it would seem.
Thats a take
December 20, 2008
The National Band of New Zealand under Musical Director, Howard Taylor had a rewarding recording session recently.
NZ National Band recording
November 21, 2008
The National Band of New Zealand assembled in Auckland, today.
