Gold Coast City Brass Band

18/01/2025

Today we had the privilege of one of our players hosting an in house "Conducting Workshop", the very first of it's kind within the GCCBB.

Peter Downey provided knowledge, humour and the participants their very own baton.

Plenty of snacks, warm beverages and lunch was also had for the Saturday event.

Peter's aim is to teach and instill confidence in our volunteer members should our Musical Director (MD) not be able to attend. This allows the band to continue to develop whilst learning that all MD's operate a little differently.

Such events we hope will make the band stronger in years to come.

Thank you Peter and to those that were brave to try something outside their comfort zone.

Well done Bandies 👏

15/01/2025

First rehearsal turnout for 2025.
To be transparent, I am blown away by the members that have attended this evening.
It's hard to return after such a well deserved, short break.
Getting ready for our upcoming Australia Day Ceremony perfomance.
And not sounding too bad considering most of us haven't touched an instrument over the break 🤣

15/12/2024

It was wet, it was humid, but not even this could stop our parade yesterday at the 2024 Neumann Steel Christmas party. It was a big turn out from our own members with some visitors from Surfers Paradise Brass coming along to enjoy the days music with us.

15/12/2024

We would like to thank Surfers Paradise Brass band players Trevor (left), Arrow, Michelle and Steve who came along and helped us out at yesterday’s Neumann Steel Christmas party. You all certainly helped provide a wonderful event.

11/12/2024

Upper Coomera Community, what a turn out of support.

Thank you to those of you who sang and danced, especially the little ones who were brave enough to hop on the bass drum and try the bells 🔔

Beautiful Community Christmas Spirit 🎄
This street for lights viewing reference is Santa Clara Rise, Upper Coomera.

11/12/2024

Tonight we are playing Christmas Carols 7-8pm
Come and join us at 1 Santa Clara Rise, Upper Coomera 🎄✨️🎼🎵🎶

11/11/2024

Our MD Danny Ellem doing the bugle honours yesterday at Surfers Paradise RSL Sub Branch Service.

Danny has always felt immense pride playing for our servicemen and Women.

Pictured with John-Paul Langbroek Member for Surfers Paradise.

11/11/2024

Always proud of our talented Band Members. Special mention to our 'Jack of All Trades' Joshua Stafford.

He attended Southport Remembrance Service today and said he felt honoured as always.

11/11/2024

Remembrance Day 2024 - on behalf of the Gold Coast City Brass Band we wish to pay tribute to our past and present service men and women.

For those wanting to attend a service today, we proudly have MD Danny Ellem playing at Surfers Paradise at 11am - Cavill Park, Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise.

Joshua Stafford will be playing at Anzac Park, Marine Parade Southport at 11am.

Lest we Forget Surfers Paradise RSL Sub Branch

07/11/2024

🎄Did someone say Christmas Concert?🎄

Come and join us at our "Tinsel and Tunes" Brass Christmas celebration.

Tickets available at the door $20 each.

Sounds within the Southport Uniting Church are a must to hear. We hope to see you there 🎄🎁🎼🎵🎶🎺🥁

06/11/2024

November's Newsletter is out now! A look back in history and an introduction to the 2025 committee.

30/10/2024

Last week we held our AGM where we saw our new committee sworn in and the annual awards given to their deserving winners.

We were lucky enough to be officially joined by Dawn Crichlow OAM and Samantha Delmege Division 6 Candidate. We are extremely grateful to both ladies for giving up their time and assisting with the evenings proceedings.

We'd like to thank our previous Committee Members and congratulate our new members. Another year to have a full committee is positive and fantastic news.

Congratulations to our following award winners 🏆

"The Cathy Cameron Memorial Trophy"
Junior Bands-Person Award
Ruby Lee

"The Reg and Glady Maybury Trophy"
Most Improved Player
Caleb Diskin

"The Peter Panitz Memorial Trophy"
Dedication and Inspiration Award
Joshua Stafford

"The Dawn Crichlow OAM Trophy"
Best All Round Band Person
Marcel Mangelsdorf

13/10/2024

On behalf of the GCCBB we'd like to wish our wonderful Tuba player Marcel a big Happy Birthday!

05/10/2024

We'd like to wish Surfers Paradise Brass Band the best of luck at the Queensland State Championships being held in Maryborough.

MD Scott King and his band have been putting in solid rehearsals, we will keep our fingers crossed for you all.

Our very own MD Danny Ellem will be joining Surfers along with Graham Robinson who plays regularly in both bands.

Ben Budden who has joined us from the UK is playing in a sold out show with The Griffith University Health in Harmony Orchestra; playing in Helensvale.

Wishing you Gents all the best today!

**No live streaming service currently available for the State Championships. If that changes, I will post the link**

11/09/2024

04/09/2024

Another masterpiece newsletter from Secretary Josh 🙏
And another big THANK YOU to Dougie did it lawn mowing
You've made it to our newsletter for September 🎊 Top community spirit.