Author Archives: Aaron Hannah

The last practice of the year at New Brighton Silver Band has traditionally been a social gathering, drawing of the Christmas raffle and more recently, the acknowledgement of service to the band movement.  This year we are proud to honour … Continue reading →

November started with the great news that we had secured a Grant from Kiwi Gaming Foundation to replace one of the band room’s heat pumps.  We are extremely grateful to the Foundation for their support for this unexpected and unplanned … Continue reading →

This week, one of the three brand new Yamaha Neo Cornets we bought with a grant from the Rata Foundation has arrived.                                      … Continue reading →

On the weekend of 8th and 9th October the Band had a trip away.                                                        … Continue reading →

Well, what a weekend for the Band.Saturday morning the Band participated in the Canterbury Provincial Championship up against 6 other Bands in their grade. Well after a bit of a drought the Band has brought home the Silverware. The Band … Continue reading →

Craig retired at the end of last year as Musical Director. Craig started in the Band 11 years ago, taking up the baton 10 years ago. During this time, he has rebuilt the Band and taught and started new Junior … Continue reading →

Well, the Band had it’s AGM on the 29 July. With great reports from the President, Musical Director, and Drum Major reflecting on what’s been a successful and busy year. So far this year the Band has changed all its … Continue reading →

Well the band took part in the Riverside Brass concert last weekend. The weather played ball and despite some players being unable to attend, the concert was well received by the public and the band gave it 100%. It would … Continue reading →

Well with Craig Williamson retiring last year as Musical Director, the Band is about to start a new chapter in the Band’s 137-year History. It gives us great pleasure to introduce and welcome the Band’s new Musical Director, Cameron Lee. … Continue reading →

Well with the Christmas Season finished the Band is now taking a well-deserved break. It has been a very successful season which we woulded have been able to achieve without help from our friends at Pak n Save Wainoni and … Continue reading →