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UID:6879-1743946200-1743955200@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Waratah Brass: Arabian Nights and Wartime Lights
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of musical excellence provided by Waratah Brass Academy Band and Waratah Brass as part of their ongoing Concert Series.
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/waratah-brass-arabian-nights-and-wartime-lights/
LOCATION:Warners Bay Theatre\, 31 Lake St\, Warners Bay\, NSW\, 2282\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Waratah Brass":MAILTO:secretary@waratahbrass.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250316T213340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T213340Z
UID:6866-1743948000-1743948000@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Western Lake Macquarie Concert Band: Easter Concert
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a variety of fabulous music from three bands: Western Lake Macquarie Concert Band\, New Sounds and Westlakes Senior Charity Band. Includes free afternoon tea. \nTickets $20\, concession $15\, U18’s free – electronic payment available.\nFree afternoon tea.\nEaster Raffle – tickets $4 each or 3 for $10. \nSupported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/western-lake-macquarie-concert-band-easter-concert-2025/
LOCATION:Rathmines Theatre\, 25 Stilling St\, Rathmines\, NSW\, 2283\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Lake Macquarie Concert Band":MAILTO:wlmcb2283@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250315T143529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T015933Z
UID:6851-1745539200-1745625599@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Anzac Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Many of our member bands will be participating in Anzac Day events across the region. \nDawn Services\nCardiff Brass: Pelican RSL Memorial Park\, 6:00am. \nNewcastle PCYC Brass Band: Gregson Park\, Hamilton\, 6:00am. \nToronto Brass: Speers Point Park\, 6:00am. \nDaytime Services\nLake Macquarie Winds support the Valentine Lions’ Clubs Anzac service which is held at Allambee Park in Valentine starting at 10:00am. \nNewcastle PCYC Brass Band are part of the Nelson Bay Anzac March\, from Nelson Bay Bowling Club to Apex Park (along Stockton St). 10:30am start. \nToronto Brass: Goffet Park\, Toronto. March commencing 10:50am\, Anzac service 11:00am \nNewcastle PCYC Brass Band concert performance at Nelson Bay RSL: 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nWestern Lake Macquarie Concert Band plays in support of the Catalina Association at the Catalina Memorial at Rathmines. Service is from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. \nFurther details may be available closer to the date.
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/anzac-day-2025/
LOCATION:NSW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250323T012327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T012327Z
UID:6952-1745712000-1745798399@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Cardiff Brass: Memory Lane Brass
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/cardiff-brass-memory-lane-brass/
LOCATION:Warners Bay Theatre\, 31 Lake St\, Warners Bay\, NSW\, 2282\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250511T123453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T123453Z
UID:7270-1747576800-1747584000@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Lake Macquarie Winds and friends in concert
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an afternoon of wonderful concert music at Rathmines Hall! We will be playing various Big Band pieces from across the globe. Joining us will be our Junior Development Band as well as our Flute Choir. \nAs usual we will have Raffles with lots of great prizes\, drawn by our conductor Dr Mark Pinner.
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/lake-macquarie-winds-and-friends-in-concert/
LOCATION:Rathmines Theatre\, 25 Stilling St\, Rathmines\, NSW\, 2283\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Macquarie Winds":MAILTO:secretarylmw@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250315T144039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T144053Z
UID:6854-1748131200-1748217599@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Toronto Brass: The Red Carpet Edition
DESCRIPTION:Toronto Brass presents “The Red Carpet Edition” – movie from the Oscars. \nPlease check back for details including ticket price.
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/toronto-brass-the-red-carpet-edition/
LOCATION:Rathmines Theatre\, 25 Stilling St\, Rathmines\, NSW\, 2283\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Brass":MAILTO:TorontoBrassBand@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250601T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250503T000855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T000855Z
UID:7227-1748773800-1748782800@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Bands In The Club
DESCRIPTION:Hunter Regional Band Association presents \nBands In The Club\n2024 saw weather cancel both of our Bands In the Park events. We would not like to see this happen again\, so we have decided to try out a Bands In The Club day that cannot get washed out by rain! \nFeaturing the following bands: \n\nLake Macquarie Winds\nNewcastle PCYC Brass\nWestern Lake Macquarie Concert\nWaratah Brass\n\nBands will be performing in the club’s large auditorium. The club holds a meat raffle at 1:00pm\, and boasts a tasty Chinese Restaurant open for lunch.
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/bands-in-the-club-2025/
LOCATION:United Sports Club\, 2/12 Bryant St\, Adamstown\, NSW\, 2289\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Regional Band Association":MAILTO:huntregbandassoc@gmail.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250304T033018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T233321Z
UID:6773-1750550400-1750636799@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:East Coast Band Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hunter Regional Band Association presents the \n2025 EAST COAST OF AUSTRALIA Brass and Concert Band CHAMPIONSHIPS\, YOUTH GALA CONCERT & FESTIVAL OF THE BANDS \nTo be held at the THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE CONSERVATORIUM\nCnr Auckland and Laman Streets\, Newcastle \nSunday 22nd June 2025 \nSchedule\n8:30am Morning Session\n1:00pm Youth Gala concert\n2:00pm Festival of the Bands \nTickets available at the door\nAll Day Pass $25 adults / $20 concession\nYouth Gala concert only $10\nKids under 16 free / performing band members free \nLive Stream by David Jarrett Productions\nhttps://www.youtube.com/live/9LO4evSGSFM \nFor further information contact : Jou Kerin Email: huntregbandassoc@gmail.com
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/east-coast-band-championships-2025/
LOCATION:Newcastle Conservatorium of Music – Harold Lobb Concert Hall\, Laman Street\, Newcastle\, NSW\, 2300\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250727T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250323T014801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T014833Z
UID:6959-1753623000-1753632000@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Waratah Brass: Let's Dance
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of musical excellence provided by Waratah Brass Academy Band and Waratah Brass as part of their ongoing Concert Series.
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/waratah-brass-lets-dance/
LOCATION:Warners Bay Theatre\, 31 Lake St\, Warners Bay\, NSW\, 2282\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Waratah Brass":MAILTO:secretary@waratahbrass.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250315T145707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T064833Z
UID:6858-1755820800-1756079999@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:NSW State Band Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 NSW State Band Championships will be held at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (‘The Joan’) in Penrith on the weekend of the 22 – 24 of August. See the bandnsw.com web site (link below) for details including ticket prices. \nSeveral of our affiliated bands participate in this event!
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/nsw-state-band-championships-2025/
LOCATION:Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre\, 597 High Street\, Penrith\, NSW\, 2570\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250815T131830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T125249Z
UID:7750-1760745600-1760831999@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Hunter Solo and Ensemble Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hunter Regional Band Association presents the 2025 Hunter Solo and Ensemble Championships. This year we are excited to be back in the Westlakes Music Centre at Rathmines on Saturday 18 October. \n  \n*** Registrations/entries are now closed *** \n  \nThe event is open to members of bands that are registered with the Band Association of NSW or other State association\, and members of bands that are affiliated with the HRBA. Members of school bands may enter if they become affiliated with the HRBA. \nOur adjudicators this year will be John Kellaway and Julia Nagy-Schofield. Information on the official accompanists will be made available to entrants as they register. \nEntry Prices\nSolo events: 1st event $25\, 2nd event $15\, 3rd and subsequent events $10 each.\nEnsemble Events: $25 per ensemble. \nLinks\nAdvertising poster\nList of events\nSolo entry form (updated)\nEnsemble entry form\nInformation and rules \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/hunter-solo-and-ensemble-championships-2025/
LOCATION:Westlakes Music Centre\, 33 Stilling Street\, Rathmines\, NSW\, 2283\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Regional Band Association":MAILTO:huntregbandassoc@gmail.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251109T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251109T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20251006T123655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T123655Z
UID:8070-1762678800-1762691400@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Bands In The Park @ Lambton Park Rotunda
DESCRIPTION:After a quiet 2024\, Bands In The Park is back with the first event of the year – now at the beautiful Lambton Park Rotunda. Join us on Sunday\, November 9th for a relaxed morning of live brass and concert band performances by talented local groups. Bring a picnic\, enjoy the tunes\, and support your community – all for free! \nMore details in the Bands In the Park 2025 Flyer
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/bands-in-the-park-2025/
LOCATION:Lambton Park Rotunda\, Elder St & Morehead St\, Lambton\, NSW\, 2299\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Regional Band Association":MAILTO:huntregbandassoc@gmail.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251130T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250323T015654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T015654Z
UID:6961-1764509400-1764518400@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Waratah Brass: Brass Christmas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/waratah-brass-brass-christmas/
LOCATION:Warners Bay Theatre\, 31 Lake St\, Warners Bay\, NSW\, 2282\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Waratah Brass":MAILTO:secretary@waratahbrass.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20250315T150118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T150417Z
UID:6862-1765720800-1765720800@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Toronto Brass: Christmas Treats
DESCRIPTION:Toronto Brass presents “Christmas Treats”. \nPlease check back for details including ticket prices.
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/toronto-brass-christmas-treats/
LOCATION:Rathmines Theatre\, 25 Stilling St\, Rathmines\, NSW\, 2283\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Brass":MAILTO:TorontoBrassBand@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20260307T004013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T131219Z
UID:8997-1774170000-1774184400@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Bands in the Park @ Lambton Park Rotunda
DESCRIPTION:A fantastic morning of free music at Lambton Park. Grab a coffee from a nearby cafe\, bring a chair or picnic rug to the Rotunda and relax as your local community brass and concert bands perform live on stage. \n 
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/bands-in-the-park-2026/
LOCATION:Lambton Park Rotunda\, Elder St & Morehead St\, Lambton\, NSW\, 2299\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Hunter Regional Band Association":MAILTO:huntregbandassoc@gmail.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20260208T110802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T110802Z
UID:9000-1774188000-1774195200@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Toronto Brass Presents: Celtic Brass
DESCRIPTION:With inspiration drawn from Celtic melodies and rhythms\, Toronto Brass present “Celtic Brass”. \nTickets available through https://www.trybooking.com/DJDXW or at the door. \nAdults $25\, Concession $20\, Under 16s free
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/toronto-brass-presents-celtic-brass/
LOCATION:Rathmines Theatre\, 25 Stilling St\, Rathmines\, NSW\, 2283\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Brass":MAILTO:TorontoBrassBand@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20260131T115151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T125847Z
UID:8983-1776605400-1776614400@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:Waratah Brass Newcastle in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Waratah Brass Academy Band and Waratah Brass will be joined by the Hamilton Salvation Army Band to present a wonderful afternoon of music!
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/waratah-brass-newcastle-in-concert/
LOCATION:Warners Bay Theatre\, 31 Lake St\, Warners Bay\, NSW\, 2282\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Waratah Brass":MAILTO:secretary@waratahbrass.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260502T034420
CREATED:20260131T113432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T113432Z
UID:8972-1780704000-1780876799@www.hrba.org.au
SUMMARY:East Coast Band Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Band Entry\nExpressions of interest are now open for bands to enter East Coast Band Championships for 2026. \nPlease Contact Us or email huntregbandassoc@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://www.hrba.org.au/event/east-coast-band-championships-2026/
LOCATION:NSW
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