Author Archives: Aaron Hannah

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 →

This year, ten young men from the New Zealand Army Band’s Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP), joined the Band . These young men are part of the Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP), run by the New Zealand Army Band School of Music. … Continue reading →

On Saturday afternoon the Band took part in a fundraiser concert ‘Brass of the East for our People in the North’ with 50’s Up Brass, Sumner Silver Band, Steadfast Brass, Red and Black Jazz Band and Jazzamatazz. It was a … Continue reading →

The Band had the honour once again to be part of the New Brighton ANZAC Parade and Service. NBSB has been part of the New Brighton ANZAC Parade and Service from it’s conception all those years ago. the New Brighton … Continue reading →

Sunday 26 March we joined 5 other of Canterbury’s great Brass Bands for the second of the CPBBA Riverside Concerts. The weather was great the music was great and everyone had a great time. We all loved playing in the … Continue reading →