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The Great Lakes Band, Forster

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The Great Lakes Band, Forster

The Great Lakes Band is a friendly community Concert Band that welcomes all players who play Brass or Woodwind.

We meet Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm at Club Forster. The level of playing is not overly difficult, but we work hard at getting a great sound.

11/06/2026

GREAT LAKES CONCERT BAND -.LOOKING FOR DONATIONS
At our concert in 2 weeks at Club Forster we are thinking of having a raffle ... if any businesses would like to be promoted, we are hoping to have a raffle. So just putting it out there? If any one would like to donate any goods or services? Thank you

05/06/2026

3 weeks from tomorrow is our concert. A great programme of songs from many different movies. We hope to see as many of you as possible ... in the auditorium at Club Forster, who sponsor us. TIckets $15, Kids free. This is our main fund-raiser too for new music

21/05/2026

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY ... Its going to be a great concert.
Tickets are $15 for adults, school age free

10/05/2026

Thank you Leonie Dowell from Boomerang Bags Forster-Tuncurry for the bags you gave the band for our music folders. They really look great, and are much appreciated

06/05/2026

Just wanted to flag a great instrument repairer who has done some excellent instrument repairs for us.
Alex studied instrument repair at Minnesota State College USA in 2023 and has been working at Sydney Band Instuments since his return to Australia in 2024. He has recently opened his own workshop in Mayfield NSW and is repairing all brass and woodwind instruments.

01/05/2026

We had such great support on Anzac Day. Thank you everyone.
Coming up is our annual concert on the Sunday 28th June at Club Forster. Last year was so successful this year will be a similar theme. Some great medleys ... Abba, The Stones, Billy Joel, James Bond, The Lion King.

ALSO ...we are starting a 2nd Band in 3rd Term. A 'B' Band, or Development Band..For beginners and those wanting to play again, both adults and children.
This will give us continuity into the future. PM us if interested or call Neil on 0491301018. We do have some instruments too.

26/04/2026

What an amazing turnout for Anzac Day. Although the dawn service experienced a few big down pours,.there were easily 1000 people. And it was a really emotional service.
Big thanks to all the band members who played.
At 10.30 we marched and played along with with many other groups and then the 11 o'clock service was packed as well. Well done Declan on two 'note perfect' Last Posts.
The 11.13 flyover was very cool too.
A very special day for sure.

23/04/2026

Anzac day tomorrow. Very special day.
The band will be at both the dawn service and the 11am, starting with a march.
Here they are practicing thursday night. A smaller group as players have commitments everywhere

10/02/2026

thank you to Boomerang Bags Forster-Tuncurry who just rang us and made an awesome donation enabling us to buy 2 new arrangements for our Xmas gigs.
All donations go to music, as each arrangement is over $100, and its great for everyone ... players and audiences ... to play new music.
If any other companies would also like a mention ... my mobile is 0491301018

05/02/2026

Congratulations to Joscelyn Grieve who is now officially our new assistant conductor. Here she is receiving her new 'Baton' .
Joss, who has just gone into year 12, is already a very accomplished musician, with an exciting musical career ahead.

Address

Club Forster, 19 Strand St
Forster, NSW
2428

Opening Hours

5am - 7am

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