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WATCH: Anzac centenary concert a fitting tribute to diggers

by Eliza_Wheeler
13th Apr 2015 9:00 AM

THE Maryborough Excelsior City Band delighted 250 brass and pipe band enthusiasts with its Anzac Centenary Concert on Sunday afternoon at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough.

Excelsior band musical director and ex-serviceman Mel Neilson said the 20 band members had been rehearsing since before Christmas and had put a lot of effort into making a fitting Anzac tribute.

Sue Negus, Di Hasselbach and Von Fischer spending their Sunday afternoon at the Brolga.
Sue Negus, Di Hasselbach and Von Fischer spending their Sunday afternoon at the Brolga.

"We've really stuck to the theme of an Anzac tribute which is so important especially this year, and some of us band members were servicemen ourselves which makes it extra special," Mr Neilson said.

Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders was in the audience and said concerts paying tribute to the Anzacs were an important way to pay tribute to them.

"My father was a serviceman in the Second World War and I grew up listening to this music, so it's really personal and significant to me."

The Maryborough RSL Pipe Band and the Maryborough Excelsior Band share the stage for the opening song at the Anzac Centenary Concert at the Brolga.
The Maryborough RSL Pipe Band and the Maryborough Excelsior Band share the stage for the opening song at the Anzac Centenary Concert at the Brolga. Alistair Brightman

 

Hadyn Allan and Bruce Bissett supporting the show.
Hadyn Allan and Bruce Bissett supporting the show.

 

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