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Unfortunately centenaries only happen once in a hundred years, but at least no one can say we didn’t make the most of the occasion. The current band with MD Peter Smith had rehearsed for several weeks prior to the main event, but celebrations really started…

Third out of six competitors! Not a bad effort considering that this was our first time for many years as a “real” C Grade band. We came second in the test piece – one point behind Mitcham – and only three points separated the first…

“In Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love”. Was this the inspiration for our July concert? Not a bad idea in the middle of a gloomy Adelaide winter ….. And it’s a theme which has inspired so many composers and singers…

What next for the Mitcham Band festival, we all ask ourselves. Every year it just seems to get bigger and better. While the Gala Concert on Friday evening is an occasion to marvel at the skills of top SA bands, Saturday is a true manifestation…

We wuz robbed! Only joking. By all accounts West Torrens Concert Band played brilliantly and thoroughly deserved the win, but we did perform under what can only be described as difficult circumstances. Hahndorf organisers provided plenty of intermission entertainment for both players and audience as…

W.C. Field once said, “Never work with children or animals”. Well, there were no animals present as far as I know, but providing the support act for Arndale Just Brass in our recent Red Shield Appeal concert was truly inspirational. You may have seen Just…

As ever, we are proud to be invited to be part of the Australia Day ceremony and awards.  This year was again a lovely ceremony, starting early on Saturday morning to avoid the heat! We kicked off our set with classics such as On the…

We decided that our last free concert for the 2018 season would be an evening to celebrate the Spirit - and music - of Christmas. It's not often the band gets to host a concert while wearing tinsel and Santa hats, but when we do…

Today's Remembrance Concert was a great success, not only in the quality of playing but in the numbers in the audience.  Many people attended the band’s free concert. The pieces played were from the World War eras including hymns and marches: music to make you…

After an unfortunately rained-out event earlier in the year, the Campbelltown City Council's 150th anniversary celebrations were rescheduled for the 17th November in much finer weather. We've always held a close relationship with the Council who have provided great support and encouragement over the years.…