Welcome to The Band of the Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery
Based in Panmure, south-east Auckland, The Band of The Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery is a brass band with strong military traditions, and is New Zealand’s oldest band with an unbroken playing history, founded in 1864. The Band celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2014.
Upcoming Events
- Sunday 7th June 2026
- ‘Strike Up the Band’, Korean Presbyterian Church, Henderson 3.00pm.
- Tickets available at iTicket
- Saturday 4th July 2026
- St John Investiture, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckand 12:30 pm
- Sunday 26th July 2026
- Ranfurly Trust Hospital, Three Kings 2.00pm
- Sunday 9th August 2026
- Combined Concert with Waitakere Auckland Brass, Glen Eden Playhouse, time tba
- Sunday 6th September 2026
- Highlands Park Metlifecare Village, time tba
- Sunday 11th October 2026
- Passchendaele Commemoration, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell 11.00am
- Monday 9th November 2026
- ‘Morning Melodies’, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna 11.00am
We are a volunteer Band, affiliated to 16th Field Regiment Royal New Zealand Artillery, but it is not necessary for band members to enlist in the NZ Army Reserve.
We perform a full programme of both military and civilian engagements, and are supported by an incorporated charitable Association. We own our bandroom, instruments, music library and other equipment. The Band welcomes new members on all instruments. We practice every Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
The Band has a very welcoming and sociable atmosphere, and provides members with an instrument, uniforms and further mentoring, without charge (apart from a small annual subscription).
If you are interested in joining the Band, we would be very pleased to hear from you.
You will find further info regarding joining the band HERE and our contact details are HERE. We look forward to hearing from you.
