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Don’t miss the Last Night of the Proms!

08 August 2025

๐ŸŽบ NBS Nelson City Brass proudly presents: The Last Night of the Proms on Saturday 6 September. Tickets are already selling fast – book at the Theatre Royal!

Book here now!

Step into the magic of Londonโ€™s Royal Albert Hall โ€” right here in Nelson! Join NBS Nelson City Brass for a spectacular evening of music, tradition, and celebration at The Last Night of the Proms, happening on Saturday, 6 September 2025 at the Theatre Royal.

This vibrant concert captures the spirit of the iconic UK Proms finale, featuring a rich blend of musical favourites and one of the most joyful sing-alongs in concert history. Expect an unforgettable night filled with community spirit, audience participation, and musical brilliance.

๐ŸŽ Bonus: Every ticket includes a special Proms goody bag!

Event Details:
๐Ÿ“… Date: Saturday, 6 September 2025
๐Ÿ•– Time: 7:00 PM (Duration: 2 hours)
๐Ÿ“ Venue: Theatre Royal, Nelson
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets:

  • Adults: $35

  • Under 19s: $20
    (Service fees apply)

๐ŸŽซ Tickets are selling fast โ€” book now at the Theatre Royal!

NBS Nelson City Brass looks forward to welcoming you to a night of music, joy, and celebration. Donโ€™t miss out!


Join us for two free outdoor concerts!

17 March 2025

NBS Nelson City Brass presents two free concerts ‘out and about’ on Saturday 22 March to mark the end of summer.

Join us for a short one-hour programme of contemporary and classic brass music, choose from 11:30am at the top of Trafalgar Street (1903 Square) or 2:00pm at Washbourn Gardens in Richmond (both weather permitting). If you are a keen follower of the band – we expect to see you at both!

Donations gratefully accepted.

Image by: Carrie Wilson

Join our Youth Academy now!!

28 February 2025

NBS Nelson City Brass is proud to offer tuition to Nelson youth through our Academy programme.
Alongside weekly lessons during term time, students also gain additional performance experience
through our youth band.

Find out more information and sign up here!

Picture by Tim Cuff – 22 September 2020 – Junior Brass Band concert at Nelson College, Nelson, New Zealand