Author Archives: Aaron Hannah

New this year, Lachlan has reintroduced the Learner’s Band, which starts with a lesson and then a Band practice. Craig Williamson had 3/4 learners going which Lachlan has built on that and started this group. Some of the learners are … Continue reading →

Back in February, we had a visitor from the UK. Bob was traveling around NZ on holiday from the  UK and plays cornet for one of the Bands in London and filled a Solo seat in the front row and … Continue reading →

And that’s a wrap for another successful Christmas Season. The Band has had another busy season this year with 14 playouts which included the New Brighton Xmas parade. church service, Christmas concerts, and playing at our local New World Preston’s … Continue reading →

Christmas Carols and St Faiths Church New Brighton. Christmas time last year the New Brighton Silver band joined the congregation of St Faiths Church in New Brighton for the annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. St Faiths Church is … Continue reading →

It is with great pleasure that on behalf of the NBSB committee, we can inform you that we have appointed Lachlan Grant as the next Musical Director of New Brighton Silver Band. We are fortunate to have someone of the … Continue reading →

With the CPBBA Contest last Saturday behind us, it was also a sad day for the Band as this was our Cam’s last time as Musical Director, as he moves into a bigger role with the NZ Army Band. Cam … Continue reading →

The Band had a successful weekend at the CPBBA Contest, with a 2nd Overall placing in the D Grade competition. The Band had a very short buildup this time round of only 6 weeks of which Cam was away for … Continue reading →

Earlier this year we saw Jim Hill retire as the Band’s Drum Major after 37 years in the job. I’d just like to say you don’t tend to see anyone stay in that role for that long, but that’s Jim, … Continue reading →

On Saturday 29th July morning, the Band was invited to play in commemoration of the 70th Korean Armistice anniversary at the beautiful Songpa-Gu Sister City Garden, Halswell Quarry Park. It was well attended by ex-serviceperson-ly, Army, Navy, and a number … Continue reading →

Well, the last 3 months have been busy with the Band working towards the 2023 Nation Contest in Dunedin, and what a day. The Band was 2nd place overall in the D Grade. 3rd Place Hymn 2nd Place Own choice … Continue reading →