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

Athenree Christmas Fair

Come along to Athenree's famous Christmas markets and listen to us play a mixture of popular music & Christmas tunes.

Markets open from 10am - 2pm.

Bring a chair or picnic rug.

Date: Sunday 15 November 2026
Time: Band performs 11.00am - 1.00pm
Venue: Athenree Homestead (360 Athenree Road)
Cost: FREE

Christmas in the Park - Katikati

Join us at the Grandstand as we welcome the Lions Santa Parade into Moore Park with fun and festive tunes.

Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
Time: 3.00 - 3.30pm
Venue: Grandstand area, Moore Park
Cost: FREE

"A Christmas Together"

Four choirs, one concert band.

Hosted by Inachord Singers, enjoy this unique experience of choral music, festive instrumental favourites and the spectacular sound of massed voices and instruments.

Date: Sunday 6 December 2026
Time: 4.30 - 6.30pm
Venue: St Peter's in the City, Tauranga
Cost: $10 | $15 | $20 - choose a price to suit you (free entry for under 12 years)

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Carols at Haiku

Join us as we fill Haiku Park with the sounds of Christmas. Bring a chair or picnic rug and some snacks, relax and enjoy listening to your favourite Christmas tunes and carols.

Food trucks will be on site to offer hot & cold beverages, ice-creams and desserts. The Katikati Rangers will also be holding a sausage sizzle.

Date: Saturday 12 December 2026
Time: 5.00 - 6.30pm
Venue: Haiku Reserve, Katikati
Cost: FREE

We welcome any cash donations on the day to help us fundraise for this event. Volunteers from the Katikati Rangers will be available to collect your donations and QR codes to carols lyrics will also be available from them.

Other upcoming events

13 December 2026: Athenree Christmas Carols
31 January 2027: Katikati A&P Show

Recent Events

2026 Concert Series 3:
Movie Music

On 1 November 2026 we unleashed a concert of movie themes at St Paul's church in Katikati.

Notable moments included a powerful trombone solo of Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission and an emotional euphonium rendition of I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables by one of our Year 13 students - who along with one other will be sadly missed as they head to university next year.

Our guest emcee did a fantastic job, ensuring the crowd and band alike had a great time.

Behlehem Shores
mini-concert

On 31 October 2026 we performed a mini-concert of movie themes at Bethlehem Shores in Tauranga.

This crowd is starting to feel like old friends, as we have performed here on several previous occasions and are always made to feel very welcome. Thank you Bethlehem Shores for hosting us yet again. We will look forward to our next visit.

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!

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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