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While the band did not attend the 2015 National Band Championships, a few of our members were on the stage in various capacities. Greg Bennett played magnificently and became the Australian National Champion in the

Waratah Brass is proud to announce the endorsement of four new life members: Leonie Wilks, Stephen Grice, David Wilks and Therese Curry. The new life members were presented with their life membership and commemorative plaque

Waratah Brass is proud to announce our newest Life Member The Honorable Milton Morris AO.  Mr Morris was presented with his life membership and commemorative plaque at the recent Proms at the Lake concert on 29th

Waratah Brass was excited to compete in the NSW Band Championships held at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith, NSW on Saturday 25th August, 2012.  After missing the competition the last few years, it

While we usually bring you news of the band as a whole, this time we’re featuring some of our talented and dedicated players who choose to test their mettle against other Australian brass players competing

Brass with Class: Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre, Warners Bay Waratah Brass (Assistant Musical Director Mr Rowan Taylor) Sunday 8th July 2012 is a day to remember in the concert life of this group of

Securing their position as the Hunter’s Premier Brass Band, Waratah Brass won top honors in their section in both the East Coast of Australia Band Championships and the Festival of the Bands competitions held at

Waratah Brass shine in the “East Coast of Australia” Band Championships and “Festival of the Bands” Entertainment Contest Sunday 10 June 2012 Newcastle City Hall ————————— In a day that had been long awaited musicians

World of Brass: Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre, Warners Bay Waratah Brass in Concert with Guest Conductor Mr Ron Prussing Memorial Performance for the late Ron Grice, Musical Director and Cornetist ———————————————————————————————— There is a

Waratah Brass is extremely sad to convey the news of the passing of Ron Grice.  Ron passed away on 23rd February 2012, aged 71 years.  Our deepest sympathy goes out to Elizabeth, Paul, Stephen and