New York Staff Band set to kick off Australian tour

6 hours ago
2 min read

Under the baton of Derek Lance, the New York Staff Band are flying into Australia tonight in preparation for its tour of Australia.

The Salvation Army New York Staff Band will kick off its King of Kings tour of Australia in Perth tomorrow (Friday 13 March).

The band will perform 10 concerts over 10 days, ending with a joint performance with the Melbourne Staff Band on Sunday, 22 March at Box Hill Corps.

Under the leadership of bandmaster Derek Lance, the New York Staff Band will stage concerts in Perth, Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ballarat, and Melbourne.

“We are eagerly anticipating this opportunity to minister across Australia through a series of concerts and worship gatherings,” said Derek.

“It is a joy to bring music that proclaims the hope and majesty of Christ, including selections from our newest recording, King of Kings.

“We look forward to a powerful time of worship, fellowship, and shared faith with all who join us.”

The New York Staff Band performing in the United States recently.

The band will be accompanied by retired Colonel Richard Munn, who served in Australia as the former Eastern Territory’s Chief Secretary.

“What a delight and privilege [to be returning to Australia]. Please keep us in your prayers,” Richard said from JFK Airport in New York before departure.

The New York Staff Band, founded in 1887, is one of the finest Christian brass bands in the world. Holding the distinction of being the first ‘staff band’ in Salvation Army history.

“This is a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s premier Salvation Army brass bands live in concert,” a spokesperson for the Melbourne Staff Band said. “Their powerful King of Kings presentation has inspired audiences across the globe – and it’s almost at capacity here in Melbourne.

“If you love great brass music, powerful worship, and world-class musicianship, this is something you simply don’t want to miss. Opportunities to hear bands like this live in Australia are extremely rare.”

To purchase tickets for any of the concerts, click here