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New Zealand

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.


NZ

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.


New Zealand

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.


nEW zEALAND

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.


David Bremner

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.


National Band

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.


Niel Weeks

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.


fLIGHT

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...


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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


Nigel Weeks and David Bremner

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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


Woolston

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.


Robert Childs

Bob Childs to conduct NZ National Band

September 21, 2012
Dr Robert Childs appointed MD of National Band of New Zealand for 2013 tours.


BBANZ

Death of Barrie Aldridge

March 02, 2012
The death has been announced of one of New Zeland's stalwart bandsmen Barrie Aldridge.


World Music Contest

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.


National Band of New Zealand

Thats a take

December 20, 2008
The National Band of New Zealand under Musical Director, Howard Taylor had a rewarding recording session recently.


Brass Bands Association of New Zealand

NZ National Band recording

November 21, 2008
The National Band of New Zealand assembled in Auckland, today.




Rodney Newton

80th birthday concert celebration for Newton

July 19 • Rodney Newton will enjoy a musical celebration of his birthday this weekend in Cambridge.


jhs instruments

JHS Ltd set to close

July 19 • The leading independent distributor and suppliers of Odyssey instrument brand set to close after 60 years of trading.


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Lovatt joins Foden's for Regent Hall pre-National concert

July 19 • Trumpet star Mike Lovatt will reconnect with Foden's Band for their pre-National preview concert at Regent Hall.


Rooms for groups

Sold out signs up in Cheltenham

July 19 • Hotel demand from National qualifiers mean sold out signs are posted in Cheltenham.


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Longridge Band

July 21 • Due to ill health, Longridge Band invite applications for a SOLO HORN. We are a friendly, committed band, who enjoy a good balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. We rehearse 10 minutes from Jct 31A of the M6, on Wednesday and Friday evening


NORTH LAKES BRASS

July 20 • North Lakes Brass are seeking a CONDUCTOR with the drive to take our friendly band into the 2nd section. . We are different from most contesting bands as we rehearse just once a week (Wed), have 2 full band concerts & 4-5 contests per year.


Rushden Town Band

July 18 • Second Trombone vacancy. A friendly Midlands 1st Section Band, Rushden are looking for a Second Trombone player to come and join us. Great repertoire and concerts plus contests twice per year. Every other year, the band goes on tour.


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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