Katikati Concert Band

About Us

Katikati Concert Band (KCB) is a community group featuring woodwind, brass and percussion players, under the baton of Musical Director Hiro Kobayashi.

The band has been based in Katikati since September 1890, attracting players from Tauranga to Paeroa and sometimes beyond. We welcome musicians of all ages and abilities.

We play a range of fun and challenging music, from classics to modern wind band repertoire, pop songs, movie themes, marches and more.

We perform at a range of community events (ANZAC, A&P Shows, Matariki, Christmas etc), host our own concerts several times each year, and compete at annual music festivals. We regularly collaborate with local choirs and other bands, and host special weekend events open to visitors.

Upcoming Events

2026 Concert Series 3: Movie Music

We are rehearsing for our next concert on 31 October 2026 which will be a fun programme of movie themes. You can look forward to some familiary favourites as well as some lesser known masterpieces selected by our band members. We are really looking forward to this one and hope you can share it with us.

Check here closer to the time for more details.

Other upcoming events

15 November 2026: Athenree Christmas Fair
5 December 2026: Christmas in the Park / Lions Parade 2026
12 December 2026: Carols at Haiku 2026

Recent Events

2026 Concert Series 2:
World Tour

On 16 August 2026 we filled the Katikati War Memorial Hall for a musical world tour under the baton of guest conductor Brett Lowe.

The programme featured pieces evoking exotic locales, from Australia to Austria, Africa to America, and beyond. We enjoyed the shade of a coolibah tree, watched the jugglers in a Persian market, looked in awe on the massive skies above the Eurasian steppes, and enjoyed the ambience of a Bavarian beerhall. All from the comfort of Katikati!

Big thanks to Brett for making this event so special!

NZ Concert Band
Association Festival 2026

On 28 June 2026 we performed at the NZ Concert Band Association Festival at St Peter's School in Cambridge.

Our programme included two pieces written specifically for us - The Mural Town March by John Gibbons, and The Landing by John Kean. The adjudicators gave us great feedback and awarded us a Silver certificate.

Check out our performance, available in full on YouTube!

Waihi ANZAC
commemorative service

Later on ANZAC Day, 10:30 am Saturday 25 April 2026, the band played at Waihi's ANZAC commemorative service.

Thank you Hauraki District Council for inviting us to be a part of this commemoration once again. We thank guest speaker Lou Beer for her heartfelt and poignant speech. Your service and sacrifice, and those of others, will not be forgotten.

See more past events here or on our Facebook page

Join the Band

Do you play an instrument? Tired of practicing by yourself?

Come and join like-minded players and enjoy making wonderful music together.

Whether you have just learned a new instrument or have not played it for decades......we welcome you.

We practise at a closed rehearsal every Thursday evening 7pm-9pm at Katikati Bowls Club (8 Park Road, Katikati). Get in touch with us and we'll help you get prepared before you come along.

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