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Vanhoorne

Final NZ bow for Vanhoorne

January 16, 2026
The inspirational Belgian conductor and cornet player will return home in April this year after enjoying a six year tenure of success in New Zealand.


Harmen Van

Vanhoorne heads for new musical life in New Zealand

December 21, 2019
The star Belgian cornet player is to start a new musical life in New Zealand as he returns permanently to North Shore Brass.


Buzz Newton

To Takapuna and beyond...

July 23, 2017
North Shore Brass from Auckland will be hosting a series of masterclasses and expert tuition from Byron 'Buzz' Newton and David Chaulk.


Alice Jones

Mum's the musical word in North Shore

May 10, 2016
A great concert idea in New Zealand ensures that mums are still the most important people in the world...


Harmen Vanhoorne

On the shoulders of a giant...

July 28, 2015
Belgian cornet star Harmen Vanhoorne inspires the future generations of North Shore stars...


Nick Walkley

Walkley set for North Shore debut in NZ

July 09, 2014
British Army musician Nick Walkley is getting ready to help North Shore Brass at the New Zealand National Championships.


Rotunda

North Shore team up for ground breaking production in NZ

August 30, 2013
A ground breaking partnership of brass and dance is set to recall a seminal moment in 20th century New Zealand history.


David King on cornet

King sized thrills in New Zealand

November 27, 2012
Professor David King has been on thrilling form in New Zealand as part of an innovative bursary programme.


Colin Clark

NZ conductor awarded prestigious bursary

July 03, 2012
Colin Clark of North Shore Brass to receive Adrienne, Lady Stewart, Performance Bursary.


Carolyn Ramsbottom

North Shore Brassed Off

August 08, 2010
North Shore Brass begin its season of the production "Brassed Off".


North Shore Youth Brass

North Shore Youth stride ahead

December 18, 2008
Contest success, lots of concerts, and a planned CD recording wraps up a great year for North Shore Youth Brass.


Brent Large

Large Retires

November 18, 2008
Brent Large announces retirement as Musical Director of North Shore Brass


North Shore Brass

North Shore secure players

May 28, 2008
Auckland Band, North Shore Brass, have been busy securing players in readiness for NZ Nationals.




BrookWright

BrookWright Solo Competition finalists announced

August 25 • You can now vote for who you think should win the Under 18 and Over 18 categories of the 2026 BrookWright International Brass Solo Contest.


Climb every mountain

Wright & Round: Climb Ev'ry Mountain (Rodgers & Hammerstein arr. Philip Harper)

August 25 • You simply can't beat a belting classic from Julie Andrews...


bRASS IN cOCNERT

Brass in Concert Championship sold out

August 25 • There is not a seat left to be filled in the hall for the 49th Brass in Concert Championship this year.


British Open

British Open live-stream

August 24 • The 2026 British Open Championship will be live-streamed around the banding globe — so make sure you don't miss a note of the action.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wantage Silver Band

August 22 • Wantage Concert Brass (1st Section) are looking for a SOLO HORN and PERCUSSIONIST. Under the direction of our dynamic and inspiring MD Daniel Hall. This year we achieved 3rd at the L&SC regionals. We rehearse Tue & Fri 7:30pm- 9:30pm in our own bandhall


Ashington Colliery Band

August 20 • Front Row Cornet & Tenor Trombone. We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Band are looking for a percussionist, ideally tune although the ability to play an anvil is an absolute must! We play exciting music with lots of percussion so there's plenty to keep you occupied.


Stuart Black

BA (Hons) Music
Conductor, Teacher, Flugel soloist


               

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