March 10 – “Best of Both Worlds” with Howick Brass Band at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 2pm.
May 11 – “Storytime” At St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. 7pm
Jul 21 – “Celestial Visions” – St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 3pm
Aug 2-4 – NZCBA National Festival – Hamilton
Sep 21 – “Whanaau Concert” – Puhinui Primary School
Oct 19 – “Folklore” At St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 9pm
Nov 3 – “Folklore” in Cambridge
Nov 15 – Howick Christmas Fair
Dec 8 – Howick Santa Parade
Dec 9 – “Christmas Cheer” – St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7.30pm. Entry by koha
2023 Events
February 20 – Open Rehearsal. 7-9.15pm
March 26 – “Light and Shade” at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. 3pm.
April 25 – ANZAC Day Service at Manurewa
May 20 – “MCB Disassembled” at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. 7pm
July 23 – “Aurora” Free Concert, Festival preview, 2pm concert starts at St Andrew’s
August 4-6 – NZCBA FESTIVAL at Westlake Girls’ High School
August 17 – Thursday @ 7, All Saints Hwick – FREE performance
September 16 – Whanau/Kids Concert with Tironui Trust and Puhinui School details to be advised
November 5 – “Reflections” at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 3pm – Entry by koha
December 3 – Free community concert – further details to be advised
2022 Events
May 14 – “Postcards” at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 7pm
July 24 – “Matariki” at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 7pm
August 6-7 – NZCBA National Festival, Hamilton
September 10 – “Whanau Concert” in conjunction with Tironui Music Trust at 2pm, Puhinui School
November 15 – “Cabaret” at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 7pm
December 10 – “Christmas Crackers!” at St Andrew’s at 7pm with MAC Band – free community concert
December 11 – Howick Santa Parade – free community concert
2021 Events
March 21 – “Rejoice” concert at St Andrews’s Presbyterian Church, 1pm. Entry by koha
May 29 – MCB 50th Jubilee Anniversary Concert
July 3 – Free community concert – St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 3pm
July 4 – Combined concert with SGI Victorious March Band, 40 Eaglehurst Drive, Ellerslie
July 30 to August 1 – NZCBA National Festival, Napier
August 12 – Thursdays@7, All Saints Church, Howick
September 25 – Annual kids concert, details to be advised.
October 25 – Joint MCB/choir – details to be advised.
November – Howick Christmas Fair – details to be advised.
December 4 – Free Christmas Concert with Manukau Academy Band, St Andrew’s Church, 7pm
Events and details will be added as they become available. Please check back regularly.
2020 Events –
Due to the Covid-19 Lockdown, concerts earlier in the year were cancelled.
October 13 – “Unity” concert at St Andrews’s Presbyterian Church, 7pm. Live stream option available. Please check back on the day.
December 5 – “A Fireside Christmas”, St Andrews’s Presbyterian Church, 7pm. Free admission, supper by donation.
Events from 2019
April 6 – Concert at Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7pm.
April 25 – ANZAC Day Services, Manurewa Cenotaph, Cnr Gt South & Hill Road. (Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event was cancelled)
May 19 – “Strike Up the Band”, Tuakau Memorial Hall, 70 George Street, Tuakau. 2pm. Free admission.
June 23 – Combined Concert with SGI Victorious March Band, 2pm, 40 Eaglehurst Road, Ellerslie.
July 21 – “Fanfare”, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Joint concert with MAC Band, soloists/ensembles.
July 25 – Howick @ 7 – opening night the 2019 Concert Season. All Saints Church, Howick.
August 2-4 – NZCBA Festival – Diocesans School for Girls. We will be playing at 10.15 on Saturday 3 August.
August 8 – Joint concert at Epsom Girls Grammar School, Raye Freedman Arts Centre, at 7pm.
October 19 – Joint concert with the Pohutukawa Coast Choir, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 11 Vincent Street, Howick, 7pm.
November 10 – Armistice Day Service, Manurewa Cenotaph, Cnr Gt South & Hill Rd, Manurewa at 10.45am
November 10 – Kids Concert at Puhinui Primary School at 2pm
December 7 – Joint Christmas Concert with MAC Band at 7pm
December 8 – Howick Santa Parade – 2.30pm
December 8 – Carols on the Coast – late afternoon
Events for 2018 –
March 24 – “City of Sails” joint concert with AWO. 7pm – Picton Centre, Picton Street Howick. Tickets: $10, available through Eventfinder.
April 25 – ANZAC Day Service – dawn and mid morning services
May 19 – “Made in Manukau” as part of Arts Out East, 7pm at St Andrews
June 17 – joint concert with SGI Victorious March Band, Ellerslie, 2pm
August 4 – joint concert with MAC Band – Festival Programme
August 17-19 – NZCBA National Festival in Wellington
October 13 – Joint concert with Eastern Stars
November 11 – Armistice Day service
November 11 – proposed Kids Concert
December 8 – proposed End of Year concert
Events for 2017 –
March 25 – “Summer Rain” – 7pm Ormiston Senior College, Ormiston Road, Flatbush
April 25 – ANZAC Service, Corner of Great South and Hill Roads Manurewa
May 13 – “High Ti”, Picton Centre, Picton Street, Howick. 3pm. Tickets $10, Mums free
June 18 – Combined concert with SGI Victorious March Band. 40 Eaglehurst Road, Greenlane. 2pm. Entry Free
July 22 – “Festival” – Picton Centre, Picton Street, Howick. 3pm. Tickets: $10 Adult, Seniors and Students. Children under12 free
August 4-6 – NZCBA National Festival, Whangarei
October 28 – “A Night at the Movies” – Ormiston Senior College, Ormiston Road, Flat Bush – 7.30pm. General Admission $10.
November 11 – Armistice Day Service
December 2 – Christmas Concert with Manukau Concert Band. Picton Centre, Howick at 3pm.
December 13 – Papatoetoe Santa Parade
Events for 2016
March 19 – “Heart and Soul” Concert – 7.30pm – Picton Centre, Howick.
April 25 – ANZAC Day Service, Cnr Hill and Great South Roads, Manurewa.
May 7 – “Hooked on Classics “- Ormiston Senior College, Ormiston Road, Flat bush, 7.30pm. Entry by donation.
July 27 – Winter Series of Thursday @ 7 – All Saints Church, Howick 7-8pm
August 5-7 – NZCBA Festival, Gisborne
August 13 – “Band Together” – Combined concert with Manukau Concert Band, West City Concert Band and University of Auckland Concert Band.
September 11 – Kids Concert – Puhinui Primary School, further details to be advised
October 29 – Concert – Ormiston Senior College, Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, 7.30pm – $10 for adults, kids free.
November 13 – Armistice Day Service, Manurewa Cenotaph – details to be advised
November 13 – Cantina Band performance in conjunction with SGI Concert Band.
December 4 – Annual Christmas Concert, Greenlane Presbyterian Church – 3.30pm
Events for 2015
April 25 – Manurewa ANZAC Day Service, Cnr of Hill Rd and Great South Rd,Manurewa.
April 26 – Elmwood Retirement Village – “The Saxomophones” ensemble – Community Rooms.
May 23 – (Saturday) – Joint concert with the Greater Auckland Chorus at Ormiston Senior College, 7.30pm. Tickets: Adults – $15, Students and Seniors – $12, Family of 4 – $40.
June 7 – 13th Annual Friendship Concert with Soka Gokkai International Victorious March Band, at the SGI Centre, Eaglehurst Road, Ellerslie, at 3pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.
August 16 – Winter Warmers Free Concert – Picton Centre, 120 Picton Street, Howick. 3pm.
September 19-20 – NZCBA National Concert Band Festival Rotorua
October 31 – Kids’ Concert (free) – Puhinui Primary School Auditorium, 116 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe – 3pm.
November 8 – Armistice Day Service – Manurewa
December 5 – Christmas Concert – 7pm – Ormiston College, 275 Ormiston Road, Flatbush $10 per ticket all ages. Light supper provided.
Events for 2014
February 21-23 – Band Camp Hunua with public concert at Hunua Falls
March 8 – Outdoor concert Howick Festival
April 13 – Joint concert with City of Auckland Singers – 2pm Ormiston Senior College. $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors, $40 Family pass.
April 25 – Anzac Day Service, Manurewa
May 31 – New Zealand National Concert Band Association Festival
June 15 – Joint concert with SGI Victorious March Band. SGI Culture Centre, 40 Eaglehurst Road, Ellerslie at 3pm.
July 3 – Thursdays @ Seven Concert Series at All Saints Church, Howick
September 7 – South Auckland Festival
November 2 – Free Kids Concert Southside Festival – Mangere Arts Centre, corner of Bader Drive and Orly Avenue, Mangere.
November 9 – Armistice Day Service, Cnr of Hill Road and Great South Road, Manurewa. Ready to play by 10.30am.
December 7 – Christmas Concert. Our last concert of the year and also our last concert with Kathleen Mulligan as Musical Director. We will be playing a selections of pieces covering the 13 years of Kathleen’s time with the band as well as a few festive pieces. Details to be confirmed.
Events for 2013
February 22-24 – Band Camp Hunua
April 25 – Anzac Day Service, Manurewa
May 18 – Joint concert with the City of Auckland Singer, at Ormiston College, 7.30pm. $15 Adults, $12 Seniors and Students, $40 Family.
May 19 – Jazz Band joint concert with the City of Sails Barbershop Chorus in Orewa. Details to be confirmed.
June 16 – Joint concert with SGI Victorious March Band. SGI Culture Centre, 40 Eaglehurst Road, Ellerslie. Time to be confirmed.
June 30 – South Auckland Festival, Telstra Clear Centre. Details to be advised. Please note the date has been changed.
July 4 – Thu@7 Concert, All Saints Church, Howick
August 30-31 – NZCBA National Festival, Tauranga
September 19 – Joint concert with One Voice Choir, Thursday 19 September at 7.30pm. Dorothy Winstone Theatre, Auckland Girls’ Grammar School, Howe Street Ponsonby.
November 3 – Free Kids Concert – Mangere Arts Centre, corner of Bader Drive and Orly Avenue, Mangere. 3pm.
November 10 – Armistice Day Service, Cnr of Hill Road and Great South Road, Manurewa. Ready to play by 10.30am.
December 8 – Christmas Concert. Joint concert with the City of Sails Barbershop Chorus. Details to be confirmed.
Events for 2012
February 24-26 – Band Camp Hunua
March 24 – St Paul’s Church Benefit Concert, 7pm at Ormiston Senior College, 275 Ormiston Rd, Flatbush. Tickets: $20 – donation. Supper and Prize Draw at Intermission.
April 25 – Anzac Day Service, Manurewa
May 6 – Joint Concert with the City of Auckland Singers. 3pm at Ormiston Senior College, 275 Ormiston Rd, Flatbush. Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors, $40 Family of 4. Door Sales.
June 24 – Joint Concert with SGI, 40 Eaglehurst Road, Ellerslie. 3pm, admission is free.
July 26 – Thu@7 Concert, All Saints Church, Howick
September 9 – Prefestival Concert with Eastern Stars Concert Band, 3pm at Ormiston Senior College, 275 Ormiston Rd, Flatbush, 3pm. Ticket prices: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Senior Citizens. $40 Family (2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children).
September 14-16 – NZCBA Festival Hamilton
October 28 – Kids Concert, Mangere Arts Centre at 3pm. Admission is free.
November 11 – Armistice Day Service – Cnr Hill and Great South Roads, Manurewa. Time to be advised.
December 8 – Flatbush Community Christmas Festival to be held in the enclosed Quad at Ormiston Senior Collage, 275 Ormiston Road, Flatbush – 6.30-9.30pm.
December 9 – Christmas Concert – jointly with the City of Sails Barbershop Chorus. 3pm at Ormiston Senior College, 275 Ormiston Road, Flatbush. Students/Seniors $12, Adults $15, Family $40. Ticket sales at the door.
Events from 2011
February 27 1:30pm – 2:30pm Open rehearsal at Hunua Falls Presbyterian Camp
March 26 1:25pm – Manukau – Auckland Botanic Gardens
April 25 ANZAC concert
May 29 Fall Concert. Ormiston Senior College, Ormiston Road, Flatbush
June 26 Pre-festival concert, in conjunction with SGI Victorious March Band. SGI Culture Centre, 40 Eaglehurst Road, Ellerslie. Time: 3pm
July 8 – 10 New Zealand Concert Band Association Festival. Held in New Plymouth this year.
August 4 Thursdays@7 concert at the All Saints’ Church, Howick, 7pm.
October 2 Our 40th Anniversary concert. Ormiston Senior College, Ormiston Road, Flatbush. 3pm.
October 30 A concert for young people. Mangere Arts Centre, 3pm.
November 30, evening. Papatoetoe Santa parade. MCB will play Christmas songs as part of the parade around the streets of Papatoetoe.
December 4 Christmas concert. Ormiston Senior College, Ormiston Road, Flatbush. 3pm
Events from 2010
February 28 1:30pm – Hunua Falls Presbyterian Camp March 14 2:00pm – Thames – St. George’s Anglican Church
April 25 ANZAC concert May 30 Joint concert with SGINZ in Ellerslie. 3pm @ 40 Eaglehurst Road, Ellerslie
July 25 Pre-festival concert, joint with Macleans College. Telstraclear Pacific Events Centre, Manukau
July 29 Thursdays@7 concert at the All Saints’ Church in Pakuranga.
August 6 – 8 New Zealand Concert Band Association Festival. Held in Hastings this year.
October 17 A concert for young people. TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, 3pm.
December 1 Papatoetoe Santa parade. MCB will load up into a big truck and play Christmas songs around the streets of Papatoetoe.
December 5 Christmas concert. 3pm at the Spotlight Theatre in the Allan Brewster Recreation Centre on Tavern Lane, Papatoetoe.