Lilac City Brass
GOULBURN
About Us
Music has a remarkable ability to unite people and uplift spirits. Lilac City Brass provides an inclusive platform for musicians of all ages and skill levels to come together, share their love for music, and contribute to the cultural tapestry of our community.
Beyond the joy it brings to its members, Lilac City Brass also has a positive impact on our community as a whole. Through performances at local events, festivals, and community gatherings, the band serves as cultural ambassadors, showcasing the talent and creativity that thrives within our community.
We play a vital role in inspiring and engaging our youth. By offering music education programs, workshops, and performance opportunities, the band can nurture the next generation of musicians, fostering a lifelong appreciation for music and the arts.
We believe a community brass band can positively affect well-being and vitality of our city. We create opportunities for connection, celebration, and artistic expression, enriching the lives of residents and contributing to the cultural vibrancy of our city.
Lilac City Brass, your community brass band in Goulburn.
Our
Inspiration
The story of Brass Banding in Goulburn
Goulburn has a rich history of Brass Bands dating back to as early as 1854 when NC Phillips formed one of the first bands and performed at the Fitzroy Bridge opening. Since then numerous bands have played at major events in Goulburn;The Temperance Band (cir.1871), The Goulburn Volunteer Rifles (1869-1876), The Drum and Fife Band (cir.1876)
Since then Brass Banding has been at the heart of Goulburn with many more famous bands having their time. Most notable the Goulburn District Band led by John Cody in the 1940s and 1950s.
Lilac City Brass aims to reinvigorate the spirit of Brass Banding within the Goulburn and Mulwaree Districts.
Andy Yule
Musical Director
Our Musical Director, Andy Yule, studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire of Music in the UK and became an Associate of the Royal College of Music (London) in 2000.
Andy has successfully started new bands and revitalised waning bands in NSW. His last band being Southern Brass www.southernbrass.info.
Andy has won solo competitions both here and in the UK and has previously been NSW State Champion. Community bands he has led have won competitions at both State and National levels, but more importantly have grown to develop youth programs and become an active part of the community.
Thank You
to our
Supporters
Key sponsors
The Lions Club of Goulburn
Goulburn CWA
Goulburn Rotary Club
Veolia Rotary
GoFundMe and donations
Chris Cowper
Georgia Visman - My Macaron - Mymacaronau@gmail.com
Suzie Williams and family
Tim and Donna
Mohammed Alam
Gayle and Richard Langson
Kevin Armstrong
Adam Foster
Heather Berman
Sarah and Geoff Grey
Denise Papaluca
Gail Summerside
Kerrie Armstrong
Taylor Pepper
Anne Wiggan
Music, advice and promotion
Paul Paviour OAM
Stephen Williams
Mark Parfitt
Richard Sandham
Peter Ratnik - Ratmuse www.ratmuse.com
Southern Brass - www.southernbrass.info
City of Holroyd Brass Band - www.holroydbrass.com.au
The Salvation Army - Goulburn
The Hume Conservatorium - www.humecon.nsw.edu.au
The Band Association of NSW - www.bandnsw.com
Bunnings Warehouse - Goulburn
Help us get started with our GoFundMe fundraiser