National Marching Championships

The New Zealand Army Band will be performing at the New Zealand National Marching Championships in Palmerston North.

6th - 9th March

NZ Army Band marching in Street parade.

Thursday 6th March 7.30pm

An evening with the New Zealand Army Band

An evening of variety and entertainment. Hosted by Marching Manawatu. This is a charity concert with proceeds going to the Arohanui Hospice.

Venue: Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North

Tickets: $20.00, Seniors and Students $10.00, Family $50.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children), for more information call (06) 357 9740 or 0800 4 ticket.

Friday 7th March 7.30pm

Team Gala Competition

An evening with Marching teams performing on the stage, also performing the New Zealand Army Band and Nik Carlson. This is a formal judged event that provides entertainment.

Venue: Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North

Tickets: $12.00, for more information call (06) 357 9740 or 0800 4 ticket.

Sunday 9th March Midday

The New Zealand Army Band performs at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Full New Zealand Army Band Marching Display

The National Marching Championships are the be held on 6th March through to 9th March inclusive. Also participating are Cheerleading Squads with a demonstration on Saturday 8th March at Midday, and a full Marching Display by the New Zealand Army Band on Sunday 9th March at Midday.

Venue: Arena 2, Manawatu Arena, Pascal Street, Palmerston North

Tickets: General Admission: All Tickets $5.00 per person Friday and Saturday, $7.00 per person Sunday. Service Fee $1. For more information call 0800 484 253.

For further information please visit the following sites:

http://www.marching.co.nz/

http://www.manawatunz.co.nz/

This page was last reviewed on 19 November 2008 and is current.

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