Wellington Brass Band

Founded in 1905- Wellington Brass has grown as a respected cultural asset to the Wellington Region, serving the "coolest little capital in the world" for the past 110 years. The band continues to make its mark on the new century whilst maintaining its great traditions and continued quest for musical excellence. The band has built a first class and formidable reputation for highly entertaining concerts.

The band has many notable triumphs to its credit in the highly competitive contesting field, including six NZ National A Grade titles in 1969, 1981, 2013-2015, 2016 and 2018-19. In 2013 saw the completion of the band’s dramatic rise from the 'B Grade' in 2008, to National 'A Grade' Champions. This rise with back to back wins has firmly established Wellington Brass as the premier brass ensemble in the Wellington region and New Zealand. Currently the band are Australasian Champions holding the Australian title from contesting early 2018 in Melbourne.

Performing Arts

Wellington Brass Band

About Wellington Brass Band

Founded in 1905- Wellington Brass has grown as a respected cultural asset to the Wellington Region, serving the "coolest little capital in the world" for the past 110 years. The band continues to make its mark on the new century whilst maintaining its great traditions and continued quest for musical excellence. The band has built a first class and formidable reputation for highly entertaining concerts.

The band has many notable triumphs to its credit in the highly competitive contesting field, including six NZ National A Grade titles in 1969, 1981, 2013-2015, 2016 and 2018-19. In 2013 saw the completion of the band’s dramatic rise from the 'B Grade' in 2008, to National 'A Grade' Champions. This rise with back to back wins has firmly established Wellington Brass as the premier brass ensemble in the Wellington region and New Zealand. Currently the band are Australasian Champions holding the Australian title from contesting early 2018 in Melbourne.