Hunter Regional Band Association

An Afternoon at the Movies & More CNL Brass
2022-08-07 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Warners Bay Theatre, 31 Lake St, Warners Bay, NSW, 2282, Australia
Cardiff Northlakes Brass Band presents:
An Afternoon at the Movies & More
7 August 2022
Warners Bay Theatre (Lake St.)
2:00pm

East Coast Championships and Festival of Bands
2022-06-18 09:00 - 18:00 | Hunter School of Performing Arts, 109 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow, NSW, 2292, Australia

East Coast Championships
2022-06-18 | Hunter School of Performing Arts, 109 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow, NSW, 2292, Australia
Details to come

HRBA AGM 2022
2022-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Westlakes Music Centre, 33 Stilling Street, Rathmines, NSW, 2283, Australia
HRBA NEEDS YOU!
The HRBA AGM is on Saturday 5th March 2022, at Westlakes Music Centre, 3 Stilling St, Rathmines, from 10am.
Please attend so we can elect a new committee.

2020 HRBA Solos and Ensembles Championships
2020-09-12 09:00 - 2020-09-13 17:00 | Westlakes Music Centre, 33 Stilling Street, Rathmines, NSW, 2283, Australia
Entries are now open for the 2020 HRBA Solos and Ensembles Competition!
This is a long running competition targeted at wind, brass and percussion musicians which has supported the personal development of many individuals across the state. We hope you will join this supportive and enjoyable event this year.
The COVID-19 scenario in NSW is regularly evolving making predictions of the future very difficult. While at the current point in time this style of event could not be run, it is important to think of the future. Were restrictions to have eased allowing larger gathering at the time of this competition we think it would be a shame for it to have not gone ahead. We will be following the advice of state and federal health officials as they develop as the safety of contestants, officials, the audience and the general public is important to us. We will keep you informed on how changes in guidelines affect this event.
You will notice that we are trialling a major change to how registrations are made as well as the cost structure. This year we request that registrations are done on a household basis as there will be a sliding scale for multiple entries. We understand that many bands cover the entry fees of their contestants and that this may make the process more confusing for them. However, we believe this will encourage more participation. Particularly important at the current time period this change will greatly reduce the costs for large family groups. We stress that this is a trial and we welcome any feedback you have on this change. See page five of the Information and Rules document for details on the change.
Entries for the event close on Friday the 17rd of July 2020. See below for detailed information about rules and entry.
Invitation Letter
Information and Rules
Events List
Entry Form

East Coast Championships 2020
2020-05-31 | Newcastle Conservatorium, Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
Hunter Regional Band Association presents the
2020 EAST COAST OF AUSTRALIA Brass and Concert Band CHAMPIONSHIPS
and FESTIVAL OF THE BANDS
To be held at the THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE CONSERVATORIUM
Cnr Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle
Sunday 31 May 2020
For further information contact : Sven Wright on 0412 209 750 or
Email: huntregbandassoc@gmail.com

Call for Entries East Coast Championships 2020
2020-04-17 | Newcastle Conservatorium, Cnr Laman Street, Auckland St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300, Australia
Hunter Regional Band Association presents the
2020 EAST COAST OF AUSTRALIA Brass and Concert Band CHAMPIONSHIPS
and FESTIVAL OF THE BANDS
To be held at the THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE CONSERVATORIUM
Cnr Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle
Sunday 31 May 2020
Entries Close: Friday 17 April 2020
For further information contact : Sven Wright on 0412 209 750 or
Email: huntregbandassoc@gmail.com
Conditions of Entry
Entry Form

Bands in the Park
2019-11-09 09:30 - 13:30 | Speers Point Park, Park Road, Speers Point, NSW, Australia
The Hunter Regional Band Association is proud to present ‘Bands in the Park’ at Speers Point Park on Saturday 9 November from 9.30am till 1.30pm. Five local concert and brass bands will present a free program of popular and traditional music.

NSW State Band Championships
2019-08-24 - 2019-08-25 | Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith, NSW, 2570, Australia
The 2019 NSW State Band Championships will be held at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (‘The Joan’), Penrith on the weekend of the 24 and 25 August, 2019.
More information about the Championships can be found on the Band Association of NSW website.

Bands in the Parks Christmas 2018
2018-12-08 11:00 - 14:00
‘Tis the season to be Jolly!
So come along and enjoy listening to our local bands.
Performing on Saturday 8th December at Warners Bay Foreshore will be…
11:00AM–11:40AM The Marching Koalas
11:45AM–12:25PM Lake Macquarie Winds
12:30PM–13:10PM Newcastle PCYC Brass Band
13:15PM–13:55PM Maitland City Brass Band

2018 NSW State Band Championships
2018-08-25 - 2018-08-26 | 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 2018 NSW State Band Championship Title.

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
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
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 | 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
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.
