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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

Don’t miss Christmas at the Cathedral

07 November 2024

Join NBS Nelson City Brass and the Nelson Cathedral Choir for a magical festive concert as we come together for “Christmas at the Cathedral.” Saturday 7 December, 7:00pm and Sunday 8 December, 3:00pm at the Christ Church Cathedral.

The timeless beauty of brass music and choral harmonies are synonymous with celebrating Christmas.

Don’t miss the Christmas event of the year, as NBS Nelson City Brass and the Nelson Cathedral Choir (Conductor: Nigel Weeks) once again resonate beautiful Christmas melodies in the stunning Christ Church Cathedral. This concert features some of New Zealand’s top brass soloists – not to be missed!

These concerts sold out last year, so book now at ncma.nz to avoid disappointment!

Adults $30.00, Students $20.00.