Academy Band Debut

Academy Band Debut

Sep 25, 2023 | Featured, News

Our recent ‘More Movies an Musicals’ concert (Sunday Sept 24 Blackwood Memorial Hall) marked the debut performance of the Mitcham City Brass Academy Band. The band which rehearses weekly on Thursday night, caters for beginner and developing brass players,...
Mitcham Band Festival 2023

Mitcham Band Festival 2023

May 22, 2023 | Featured, News

Join us for an epic weekend to be entertained by some of SA’s top Brass, Concert and Stage bands. Friday 7.00 pm (Theme: Back to the 80’s)Featuring host band, Mitcham City Brass along with SA Schools Concert Band and Woodville Concert Band Saturday 10.00...
Mitcham Band Festival 2022

Mitcham Band Festival 2022

Oct 9, 2022 | Featured, News

Mitcham Band Festival 2022 The 2022 Mitcham Band Festival has wrapped up for another year. Thanks to all the bands who participated and also our festival sponsors Presto Music and Goldsborough Financial Services. A special thank you to the organising committee and all...
1900s

1900s

Jun 6, 2022 | Decades

The History of Mitcham City Brass 1900s The present band was formed in 1901 by Mr. Carl Stanley, Geo Lawson and J. Tyler and has continued to function ever since. Mr. W.J. Wood was the first secretary, a position he held until 1908, and Mr. C.A. Richards was the first...
1910s

1910s

Jun 6, 2022 | Decades, Featured

The History of Mitcham City Brass 1910s In 1911 a set of rules were drawn up as follows:- This Band shall be known as the Mitcham Brass Band. That the ownership of all instruments, stands, music and all other property shall be vested in the Trustees. That no member...
1920s

1920s

Jun 6, 2022 | Decades

The History of Mitcham City Brass 1920s In 1920 the Band played on a balcony in Hindley Street during the visit of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward 8th) as he was driven around the City of Adelaide with a Police escort. As the Prince rode by, the Band struck up...
1930s

1930s

Jun 6, 2022 | Decades

The History of Mitcham City Brass 1930s In 1930 Life Membership of the Mitcham City Band was bestowed on W.A. Walter and W.G. Hilditch, this was gained for 21 years continuous service. During this period and right through the Depression years collections were taken...
1940s

1940s

Jun 6, 2022 | Decades

The History of Mitcham City Brass 1940s During World War 2, the Band again worked very hard for the War Effort in spite of the loss of a number of members who had joined the Armed Forces. But enough of the “Old Brigade” remained to keep the Ship afloat...
1950s

1950s

Jun 6, 2022 | Decades

The History of Mitcham City Brass 1950s 1950 saw the Band being fitted out with new uniforms, the first since 1931, and it was very gratifying to have had a strong Ladies Committee working in conjunction with the members who. raised 330 Pound ($660-00) and supported...
1960s

1960s

Jun 5, 2022 | Decades

The History of Mitcham City Brass 1960s By 1960, mainly due to having contested at Tanunda the previous 2 years, the Band had reached quite a respectable standard in music playing, but unfortunately, this was not maintained. During the year 15 engagements were...