Hunter Regional Band Association

HRBA Bands in the Park
2022-09-18 08:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
September 18th HRBA Bands in the Park
Local Bands will perform from 9am – 3pm

venue TBC

Waratah Brass Presents Spring Fling
2022-09-18 13:30 - 16:00 | Warners Bay Theatre, 31 Lake St, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282, Australia
18/9/22 – Waratah Brass Presents Spring Fling 1:30pm

2022 HRBA Solo & Ensemble Championship
2022-09-24 09:00 - 2022-09-25 16:00 | Westlakes Music Centre, 33 Stilling Street, Rathmines, NSW, 2283, Australia
The HRBA Solo and Ensemble Championship is held annually at Westlakes Music Centre, Rathmines. Hosted by Toronto Brass, the championships are open to all bands registered with the Band Association of NSW (or equivalent State Associations) or affiliated with the Hunter Regional Band Association.
Information and rules
Event List
Entry Form
https://fb.me/e/13bFhxRNa

Cathedral Brass - Toronto Brass and Central Coast Brass
2022-10-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Christ Church Cathedral, 52 Church St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
Sunday October 9th, 2pm
Cathedral Brass
Christ Church Cathedral , Newcastle

Tickets will be available closer to the event

Music of the Guns
2022-10-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Fort Scratchley, Nobby's Rd, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
15/10/22 – Music of the Guns @ Fort Scratchley
Head up to Newcastle’s Iconic Fort Scratchley for a night of terrific brass music featuring The Australian Army Band Newcastle and Waratah Brass

Lake Macquarie Winds - Music Dreamtime to Modern
2022-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Rathmines Theatre, 25 Stilling St, Rathmines, NSW, 2283, Australia
Sunday 23rd October
Music Dreamtime to Modern with an Aboriginal Dance group
Rathmines Theatre 2-4pm

Toronto Brass 60th Anniversary Dinner
2022-11-05 18:00 - 23:30 | NSW
Saturday November 5th, 6pm
60th Anniversary Dinner
Toronto Diggers

Tickets $60
For ticket purchase information email torontobrassband@gmail.com

Toronto Brass in Concert With James Morrison and his quartet
2022-12-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Newcastle Conservatorium, Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
Saturday December 10th,
Concert With James Morrison and his quartet
Harold Lobb Hall, Newcastle Conservatorium

Ticket information to follow

Waratah Brass present Something Christmasy
2022-12-11 13:30 - 16:30 | Warners Bay Theatre, 31 Lake St, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282, Australia
Waratah Brass presents: Something Christmasy @ Warners Bay Theatre 1:30pm

Join us for our last concert for the year and enjoy and afternoon of seasonal music!

CNL Brass presents Christmas in Brass 2022
2022-12-11 14:00 - 17:00 | NSW
Christmas in Brass 2022
11 December 2022
Warners Bay Uniting Church at The Willows
342 Hillsborough Road,
Warners Bay 2282
2:00pm

Bands in the Park
2023-05-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Speers Point Park, Park Road, Speers Point, NSW, Australia
A non-competitive Band Event for community entertainment, free of charge, ‘Bands In The Park’, will be held at mima, the Multi Arts Pavillion at Speers Point Park in which six bands present a concert program throughout the day.

East Coast Band Championships
2023-06-11 | Newcastle Conservatorium of Music – Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Laman Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
Morning: Competition Hymn and Own Choice Test
Afternoon: Festival of the Bands Entertainment Program – 15 minutes per band
Adjudicator: Mr. David Thompson

HRBA Solo and Ensemble Championships
2023-10-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Hunter School of Performing Arts, 109 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow, NSW, 2292, Australia
Annual Soloist and Ensemble Competitions — These competitions are designed for individual Musicians, Duets and small Ensembles (4 to 8 musicians) to compete in age divisions and instrument categories.

Bands In the Park
2024-05-05 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-15 | Speers Point Park, Park Road, Speers Point, NSW, Australia

East Coast Championships
2024-06-23 | Newcastle Conservatorium of Music – Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Laman Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia

2024 NSW Brass Youth Camp – Postponed
2024-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 | NSW
More information to come

2024 NSW Brass Youth Camp – Postponed (more details to come)
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | CRU Lake Mac Camp and Conference Centre, 40 Yarrawonga Park Rd, Balcolyn, NSW, 2264, Australia
The Band Association of NSW is thrilled to share news about the upcoming Brass Youth Camp in September.
In collaboration with the Hunter Regional Band Association, the camp will take place at CRU Lake Mac Camp and Conference Centre from September 27 to 29, 2024.
This year’s camp will be geared towards Brass Band players aged 12 to 22. Participants have the option to attend as day visitors or stay overnight at the campsite. Refine skills by learning from top conductors and mentors who have been carefully selected.
We have planned lots of fun activities, some great charts to play with a concert for parents and friends at the end.
COST:
Band Association of NSW members: $250 (full board and meals)
Non-members: $300 (full board and meals)
Day Cost: $80 Association Members, $95 Non-Association Members
Click here to book your spot today. Registration for this camp will close August 1. Payment for camp will be required no later than this date and instructions will be provided upon registration to attend.

Hunter Solos – entries close midnight Sunday 15th September
2024-10-19 | Heritage College Lake Macquarie, 85 Ironbark Road, Morisset, NSW
Hunter Solos Events List
Single Entrant Form
Ensemble Entry Form
Information and Rules

Toronto Brass: Central West Band Festival
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-16 | Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73A Hill St, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
Toronto Brass are thrilled to be invited to be part of the inaugural Central West Band Festival on 15th/16th March.
On Saturday 15th March, Robertson Park will be filled with the sounds of brass, concert and stage bands from across the Central West for a fabulous feast of band music. Bands from Dubbo, Orange, Parkes and Bathurst will feature all day from 10am – 4pm with Toronto Brass playing at 12 noon.
In the evening Toronto Brass will take the stage at the Orange Regional Conservatorium. This will be a glorious celebration of brass music with a program carefully selected for everyone to enjoy. Concert at 6.30pm with bar drinks available to purchase from 5.45pm.
And then on Sunday we’re back at it again as we open up our rehearsal to the public at the Orange Regional Conservatorium. Get a glimpse behind the scenes as we are put through our paces by our Musical Director, Tim O’Hearn and hear the music take shape.

Toronto Brass: On Tour Concert
2025-03-30 14:00 | Rathmines Theatre, 25 Stilling St, Rathmines, NSW, 2283, Australia
Toronto Brass “On Tour!” will feature music from our recent mini tour to the Central West Band Festival in Orange, NSW. A fabulous mix of entertaining music from all genres.
The concert will also include a performance from Catalina Brass.
All tickets available at the door and include afternoon tea.
🎟️ Adults: $25, Concession: $20, Children U/16: free.

Waratah Brass: Arabian Nights and Wartime Lights
2025-04-06 13:30 - 16:00 | Warners Bay Theatre, 31 Lake St, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282, Australia
An afternoon of musical excellence provided by Waratah Brass Academy Band and Waratah Brass as part of their ongoing Concert Series.

Western Lake Macquarie Concert Band: Easter Concert
2025-04-06 14:00 | Rathmines Theatre, 25 Stilling St, Rathmines, NSW, 2283, Australia
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.
Tickets $20, concession $15, U18’s free – electronic payment available.
Free afternoon tea.
Easter Raffle – tickets $4 each or 3 for $10.
Supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Anzac Day 2025
2025-04-25 | NSW
Many of our member bands will be participating in Anzac Day events across the region.
Dawn Services
Cardiff Brass: Pelican RSL Memorial Park, 6:00am.
Newcastle PCYC Brass Band: Gregson Park, Hamilton, 6:00am.
Toronto Brass: Speers Point Park, 6:00am.
Daytime Services
Lake Macquarie Winds support the Valentine Lions’ Clubs Anzac service which is held at Allambee Park in Valentine starting at 10:00am.
Newcastle 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.
Toronto Brass: Goffet Park, Toronto. March commencing 10:50am, Anzac service 11:00am
Newcastle PCYC Brass Band concert performance at Nelson Bay RSL: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Western 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.
Further details may be available closer to the date.

Cardiff Brass: Memory Lane Brass
2025-04-27 | Warners Bay Theatre, 31 Lake St, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282, Australia

Lake Macquarie Winds and friends in concert
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Rathmines Theatre, 25 Stilling St, Rathmines, NSW, 2283, Australia
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.
As usual we will have Raffles with lots of great prizes, drawn by our conductor Dr Mark Pinner.

Toronto Brass: The Red Carpet Edition
2025-05-25 | Rathmines Theatre, 25 Stilling St, Rathmines, NSW, 2283, Australia
Toronto Brass presents “The Red Carpet Edition” – movie from the Oscars.
Please check back for details including ticket price.

Bands In The Club
2025-06-01 10:30 - 13:00 | United Sports Club, 2/12 Bryant St, Adamstown, NSW, 2289, Australia
Hunter Regional Band Association presents
Bands In The Club
2024 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!
Featuring the following bands:

Lake Macquarie Winds
Newcastle PCYC Brass
Western Lake Macquarie Concert
Waratah Brass

Bands 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.

East Coast Band Championships 2025
2025-06-22 | Newcastle Conservatorium of Music – Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Laman Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
Hunter Regional Band Association presents the
2025 EAST COAST OF AUSTRALIA Brass and Concert Band CHAMPIONSHIPS, YOUTH GALA CONCERT & FESTIVAL OF THE BANDS
To be held at the THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE CONSERVATORIUM
Cnr Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Schedule
8:30am Morning Session
1:00pm Youth Gala concert
2:00pm Festival of the Bands
Tickets available at the door
All Day Pass $25 adults / $20 concession
Youth Gala concert only $10
Kids under 16 free / performing band members free
Live Stream by David Jarrett Productions
https://www.youtube.com/live/9LO4evSGSFM
For further information contact : Jou Kerin Email: huntregbandassoc@gmail.com

Waratah Brass: Let's Dance
2025-07-27 13:30 - 16:00 | Warners Bay Theatre, 31 Lake St, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282, Australia
