Help us get to National Festival!

Where we're going

The New Zealand Concert Band Association's national festival is the highlight of our calendar every year. It's a chance to show our stuff on a national stage, receive feedback from adjudicators, and to meet other like-minded musicians from over 20 other bands around the motu. This year the festival is held at the University of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton on August 2-3, and we have a massive 104 band members across three bands to get there.

About Wellington Symphonic Bands

Operating since 2011, we're the Wellington region's only large wind ensembles for amateur players, providing a vital breath of fresh air for people who simply love to play their instruments.

The bands our society supports (and you will be too!) are:

Wellington City Concert Band

A focused group of more than 40 players Grade 6 and above who're keen to perform to a high standard, conducted by Mike Ashton

Capital City Wind Band

A fun, social group of more than 50 players aged 11-70(plus!) who play music of all kinds, conducted by David Codd

Wellington Youth Concert Band

Only in its second year, this small but mighty band is supported by a core group of players from Wellington College, conducted by David Codd

Our bands provide accessible live music performances around Pōneke throughout the year, playing at community venues, churches and rest homes, and for special occasions such as ANZAC Day. We're proud to support our community, and we hope you're proud to support us too! Learn more about us and our performances on our website.

What your donations will be used for:

We'd appreciate donations of any amount at all to go toward

• Motel accommodation
• Minivan travel for our band members
• Festival registration fees ($30/member)
• Repertoire purchases
• Musical directors' travel and accommodation.

What Team?

Let us know in the comments if you'd like to support a particular band or band member, and we'll make sure the message gets passed on to them!