Brass Band Association of New Zealand


BBANZ is a
Registered Charity

Reg. No. CC37839

If you wish to make a donation, please send it to our General Manager or if internet banking, then to Account:
ASB Napier
123144-0112689-00
with identifying codes.

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Updated:13th May, 2013

NSSBB Applications are now open for the 2013 Band.

Central Districts  Results: see RHS column on Contests page

Calendar updated 


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The Brass Band Association of New Zealand



Is it your turn to wear the fern? Applications are now open for
 the 2013 National Secondary School Brass Band.
All the details can be found here. 


Entries for Nationals close 17 May

Entries for the 2013 National Brass Band Championships close on 17 May. Bands and soloists intending to complete at the contest are reminded to send in:
a completed entry form     all own choice music,  compère notes for band events,
band registration forms    and  entry fees.
Post all five  to BBANZ Office at PO Box 5314 Lambton Quay Wellington.

A contest timetable will not be available until near the end of May – once all entries have been processed. You can speed up the process by ensuring that you submit all requirements in one envelope and before the due date. Thank you.

All trophies are also due in by 17 May.
Send to:  Amanda Bolland C/ Eyeprint,
49 Egmont Street,  New Plymouth 4310
(Ph: 0800 393 774)

The New Plymouth Contest Committee is willing and able to assist bands with any enquiries you may have about the local area and venues. Please visit the contest website  and register your interest in attending the contest.

Review of Creative New Zealand's funding priorities

Creative New Zealand is reviewing the way it supports music and musicians
in New Zealand and are seeking your help to identify their music 
funding priorities and policies for the next five years (2013-2017).

Band members can influence decisions. See this Creative NZ page.


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