Author Archives: Aaron Hannah

Today, we retrieved three of our older Besson Sovereigns from storage in preparation for the Band’s learners group to launch into full gear, now in its third week. This year, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Alex Morton, our new … Continue reading →

Last Wednesday night’s Band practice saw the Band’s matriarch, Mrs Margaret Miller, presented with a Christchurch City Civic Award. Our Margaret is very driven in what she does, dotting all her i’s and crossing all her t’s. Margaret is one … Continue reading →

2025 was a fantastic year for the Band, and it ended on a high with a couple of early Christmas presents from the Keith Laugeson Charitable Trust; supporting the Band by providing a grant to purchase both a brand new … Continue reading →

That’s a wrap on the Band’s 2025 Christmas season. With 19 Christmas concerts, Church services, Community Carols concerts, the New Brighton Christmas Parade For the first time in many years, we had some of our Junior Band members join us … Continue reading →

Recently the Band received a significant donation from the Stevens Family Trust to support the development of younger players. In making this donation, Mr. Stevens commended the band on continuing with the ideals and values of his good friend, our … Continue reading →

Sunday 9 November saw the Band joined by Shirley Boys, Avonside Girls, and the New Brighton RSA in celebrating the Centennial of the New Brighton Cenotaph, as well as Armistice Day. This is something the Band was proud of being … Continue reading →

On Sunday, 2 Nov, we had the privilege of playing at The Champion Center’s Family Day at Larcombe Vineyard. This is a gig the Band loves doing, as one of our own Band families has had support and help from … Continue reading →

Earlier this month, the Band competed in this year’s CPBBA’s contest, held at Cashmere High. With a great lineup of bands and some fantastic performances, we managed to come away with 1st in Hymn, 1st in Test Piece, 2nd in … Continue reading →

Sunday morning saw the Band out braving the cold and wet weather at the Eastern Community Sport and Recreation Community day. This was also the first time our learners group joined the Band, who supported them on a couple of … Continue reading →

Wednesday 23rd July saw the Bands’ 2024-2025 AGM and Prize Giving. It was a great reflection on what a successful year the Band has had, and a look forward to discuss what the Band has planned for the upcoming months. … Continue reading →