Hunter Regional Band Association

East Coast Championships & Festival of the Bands 2018
2018-06-10 | Newcastle Conservatorium, Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
East Coast Championships and Festival of the Bands will be held on 10 June 2018 at the Conservatorium of Music.
The formal adjudication will take place from 8am until 1pm and then the entertainment section, Festival of the Bands, will commence at 2pm.
More information

Young Band Person of the Year 2018 — Application closing date
2018-05-04 | NSW
Nomination information and Nomination Form for the Hunter Regional Band Association’s Young Band Person of the Year for 2018. Applications close on 4th May 2018 and the winner will be selected by 18th May 2018 and presented with their award at the East Coast Championships on 10th June 2018.

East Coast Championships & Festival of the Bands 2018 – Call for Entries
2018-04-27 | NSW
Bands are invited to enter the 2018 East Coast Championships & Festival of the Bands. Conditions of Entry and Entry Form can be obtained here.
Entries Close 27 April 2018.
For For further information contact
Linden Wright on 0411 295 851
Email: hrbaevents@gmail.com

'We All Need A Little Therapy' Dog Walk
2018-04-08 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Croudace Bay Park, Macquarie Drive, Croudace Bay, NSW, 2285, Australia
Newcastle PCYC Brass Band will be entertaining fur fans and their owners alike at Croudace Bay Park in support of Therapy Dogs. All funds raised on the day will help fund new Therapy Dog Teams visiting local hospitals, aged care facilities, libraries and schools in the Newcastle/Hunter Region.

Rathmines Music in the Park
2018-02-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Rathmines Park, Stilling street, Rahmines, NSW, Australia
Music, markets and entertainment for the kids.

HRBA Solo and Ensemble Championships 2017
2017-09-09 - 2017-09-11 | Westlakes Music Centre, 33 Stilling Street, Rathmines, NSW, 2283, Australia
Members of your Band are invited to nominate for an event or events in the Hunter Regional Band Association’s Soloist & Party Championships to be held on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th September, 2017 at Westlakes Music Centre Stilling Street, Rathmines (Lake Macquarie).
Events are traditionally:
• Under 10, 12, 15 and 19 years events are held on Saturday.
• Open and Veteran events are usually held on Sunday
• Percussion events could be scheduled for either Saturday or Sunday, depending upon the age & number of the contestants
All competitors receive a recording of their playing with adjudicators comments.
If your school band is not a member of the HRBA, don’t panic. Your school band will be able to join the Hunter Regional Band Association for just $10.
For more information or be sent an Entry Information Pack, please email hrba.soloscomp@torontobrass.org.au or see the links below.
Entry forms & information
Entries close on the 14th July, 2017

• Invitation Letter
• Invitation Letter for schools
• Conditions of Entry
• Events List
• Group Entry Form
• Individual Entry Form
• Entry Information Pack (all of the above)

2017 NSW State Band Championships
2017-08-26 09:00 - 2017-08-27 22:00 | Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, 2570, Australia
Organised by the Band Association of NSW, hear some of the best NSW community brass and concert bands battle it out over two days for the opportunity of winning the 2017 NSW State Band Championship Title.

East Coast Championships and Festival of the Bands
2017-06-11 | Newcastle Conservatorium, Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
East Coast Championships and Festival of the Bands will be held on 11 June 2017 at the Conservatorium of Music.
The formal adjudication will take place from 8am until 1pm and then the entertainment section, Festival of the Bands, will commence at 2pm.
Entry fees will be $10 for adults and $8 for seniors. Children under 15 are free.
Download the flyer.

Concert in the Garden
2017-02-19 - 2017-02-20 | Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, 2100 Pacific Highway, Heather brae, NSW, Australia
Hunter Region Band Association Concert
Musical performance provided by a variety of local bands
Sunday 19th February

Australia Day 2017
2017-01-29 - 2017-01-30 | NSW
We welcome in the new year with stunning performances like the PCYC Brass Band’s march and concert at the Nelson Bay Australia Day 2017 parade.

A Little Bit of Christmas
2016-12-12 00:30 - 02:00 | Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre, Lake Street, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282, Australia

Brisbane Water Brass performing at Umina Uniting Church fete
2016-11-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Umina Uniting Church, 350 Ocean Beach Rd, Umina, NSW, 2257, Australia

Bands in the Park
2016-11-12 19:30 | Speers Point Park, Park Road, Speers Point, NSW, Australia
Free entry – Raffle held on day.

120'th Anniversary concert
2016-11-07 01:00 | Newcastle Conservatorium, Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
In celebration of it’s 120th Anniversary, The Band Association of NSW is pleased to present our 120th Anniversary concert!

Two for One Concert
2016-10-30 14:00 - 16:30 | Toronto Workers Club, 9 James Street, Toronto, NSW, 2283, Australia
Toronto Brass Band in Concert with Maitland City Brass Band. Hear the Open B Grade Champions live along with their good friends from Maitland. Two fantastic bands in one great concert. 2pm at the Toronto Workers Club

Phone Trish O’Hearn 4975 1118 for more information or to pre-purchase tickets. Tickets also available at the door.

Music in the Grass
2016-10-23 22:00 - 23:00 | Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, 2100 Pacific Highway, Heather brae, NSW, Australia
PCYC Brass Band will be entertaining the patrons of the Hunter Botanic Gardens with an enjoyable morning concert. Come along and enjoy the entertainment.

CNL Brass in Concert
2016-09-18 14:00 - 16:30 | Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre, Lake Street, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282, Australia
CNL Brass will present a concert program with the emphasis being on variety. Spanish, classical, swing, sacred and music made popular by well-known vocalists will be included in the program. The Concert should have particular appeal to “Seniors”.

During the twenty minute interval the canteen will serve tea, coffee and biscuits for a small charge of $2.50.

ADMISSION

ADULTS: $20
CONCESSION: $15
FRIENDS OF CNL BRASS: $10
CHILDREN 15 YEARS AND UNDER: FREE
Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day or contact Geoff McGregor PH: 0409 990 962

NSW State Band Contest 2016
2016-08-20 - 2016-08-22 | Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, 2570, Australia

Hunter Region Annual Solos and Ensemble Championships 2016
2016-08-06 - 2016-08-08 | Westlakes Music Centre, 33 Stilling Street, Rathmines, NSW, 2283, Australia
Hunter Region Solo and Ensemble Championship is held August 6 and 7. Run under the Hunter Regional Band Assoc, events are in brass and woodwind instruments. Entries close Friday June 17th. More information available on HRBAsolo facebook page.

East Coast Band Championships
2016-06-12 - 2016-06-13 | Newcastle City Hall, 290 King St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
2016 East Coast of Australia Brass and Concert Band Championships and Festival of the Bands
Newcastle City Hall
Sunday 12 June 2016
Entries Close: Friday 22 April 2016
FURTHER INFORMATION : Linden Wright on 0411 295 851
Email: huntregbandassoc@gmail.com

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens concert
2016-03-27 21:30 - 23:30 | Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, 2100 Pacific Highway, Heather brae, NSW, Australia
Western Lake Macquarie Concert Band are playing on March 27th from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens.

National Band Championships 2016
2016-03-25 - 2016-03-29 | Trinity College, Gawler, Alexander Avenue, Evanston South, SA, 5116, Australia
The South Australian Band Association is proud to be welcoming bands from across Australia, New Zealand and around the world to 2016 Yamaha National Band Championships. The indoor events will be held at Trinity College and the Parade of Bands will be held on the streets of Gawler over the Easter long weekend 25 – 28 March 2016.

Bands in the park
2016-03-06 21:30 - 2016-03-07 03:00 | Speers Point Park, Park Road, Speers Point, NSW, Australia
Free concert in Speers Point Park featuring Newcastle PCYC Brass Band, Western Lake Macquarie Concert Band, Lake Macquarie Winds and CNL Brass Band.

Brisbane Water Brass in Concert – Laurieton
2016-02-28 21:00 - 2016-02-29 10:00 | Laurie ton United Services Club, 2 Seymour Street, Laurieton, NSW, 2443, Australia
Be entertained by Brisbane Water Brass in concert for one night only at Laurieton United Services Club, Seymour Street, Laurieton.

Brisbane Water Brass in Concert – Wauchope
2016-02-28 06:30 - 07:30 | Wauchope RSL Club, Cameron Street, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Be entertained by Brisbane Water Brass in concert for one night only at Wauchope RSL Club, Cameron Street, Wauchope.

Australia Day @ Nelson Bay
2016-01-26 20:00 - 2016-01-27 02:30 | Nelson Bay CBD, Laman Street, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315, Australia
Starting at 9am, Hunter School of Performing Arts Band and Newcastle PCYC Brass Band will be participating in the Seabreeze Hotel Australia Day Parade through the CBD of Nelson Bay. Hunter School of Performing Arts Band will be performing a concert in Fly Point Park from 9:35–10:00 am. Following that, Newcastle PCYC Brass Band will be performing at d’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay from 10:00am. The event is FREE and everyone is welcome!
