Brass Bands in New Zealand

We often get asked this question so we have put together a list of what BBANZ can do for bands and individuals. BBANZ…

• Is a central point of contact for our national-wide association during office hours and beyond - providing access to contact information for bands throughout New Zealand.
• Is a knowledgeable, well-informed point of contact. If we can’t answer your question, then we can point you in the direction of the best person who can. 
• Can answer questions about events past and present and search for historical information about bands or individuals for history projects. 
• Will conserve our history by receiving donated historical items and liaising with the National Library of New Zealand regarding the storage of, and public access to, many of our archives.
• Can distribute information from training course attended such as on fundraising, etc.
• Can write letters of support for Visa applications (individuals) or grant applications for bands.
• Can provide a letter confirming a band's affiliation to a national organisation – for grant applications.
• Can publicise your events on our website, Facebook and The Mouthpiece.  
• Is an agency for Police Vetting – bands can get Vets done for free.
• Is the governing body that ensures annual events take place. We aim to have events that cover the needs of many of our members, i.e. Education workshops for all ages, Youth activities, Masters’ events. Events for players, tutors, conductors and administrators.
• Provides a Director of Education to assist bands and District Associations with individual training requirements.
• Seeks funding for events so that the cost to participants is reasonable.
• Ensures that our public persona is professional, informative and useful.
• Provides a forum for the sharing of ideas.
• Works to secure the future of brass banding through strategic planning.