Contest Sounds

Contest Sounds - Experience an Evening of Musical Brilliance with Woolston Concert Brass!

Join Woolston Concert Brass, under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Matt Toomata, for an unforgettable night of stunning music. This special concert showcases the band’s remarkable talent and artistry through a captivating programme featuring their 2025 National Brass Band Championship repertoire, and a guest performance from Woolston Junior Band under the inspiring leadership of Vickie van Uden.

• A stunning Sacred Item
• The evocative “Sounds” by John Golland
• A dramatic and moving major work
• A rousing March to uplift and inspire

Don’t miss this powerful performance filled with passion, precision, and musical excellence!

Woolston Concert Brass, led by Music Director Matt Toomata, is a B Grade band registered with the Brass Band Association of New Zealand (BBANZ) and a key part of the Woolston Brass Academy. Currently the reigning B Grade Champion with the Canterbury Provincial Brass Band Association (CPBBA), the band brings together talented brass and percussion musicians, many of whom progress to Christchurch’s premier Woolston Brass (A Grade).

As an integral part of the Woolston Brass Academy, Woolston Concert Brass plays a vital role in developing the next generation of musicians. The Academy’s education programme, which includes Woolston Concert Brass, Woolston Junior Band, and a learners’ group, engages over 150 musicians of all ages. Through concerts and contest at both local and national levels, the programme fosters musical excellence, community engagement, and a lifelong love of music.