News & Articles
Stay up to date with recent band activities, announcements, and reflections.
This section highlights recent updates from Ascot Park Hotel Brass as well as historical articles of interest from throughout the band's long history.
Latest Review
Alex Lithgow and the Invercargill March
Proms in the Park 2006
Shanghai Tour 2016 - Part 1
Shanghai Tour 2016 - Part 2
Southland Secondary Schools Band 2020
Featured Articles
Secondary Schools Band 2020
Several young Southland musicians earned their place in the 2020 National Secondary Schools Brass Band, continuing a strong tradition of youth development from the Ascot Park Hotel Brass community.
Alex Lithgow Statue Unveiling
A special ceremony unveiled a statue honouring Alex Lithgow, the composer of the famous “Invercargill March.” The band’s involvement and the unearthing of historical materials made it a memorable day.
Shanghai Tour – International Music Festival 2016
The band was honoured to perform at the prestigious Shanghai International Music Festival, representing New Zealand on a global stage and sharing Southland's musical spirit with audiences abroad.