Michael Robertson

2nd Euphonium

“It is such an honour to be selected to play as part of the National Band of New Zealand. I first heard a recording of the National Band not long after I began learning to play and I remember being completely in awe and inspired.  I hope as many of the next generation as possible get to hear this band and get that same feeling.”

Band:
NBS Nelson City Brass

City:
Nelson

Member of National Bands of New Zealand:
2021, 2022 & 2023

Occupation:
Mechanical Engineer - Design Manager

Hobbies:
Photography, restoring cars, house renovations, spending time with my family

Brass banding career highlights:
- Being selected as a member of the National Band of New Zealand
- National Youth Band of New Zealand 1999, 2000 and 2001
- Touring England as a member of Woolston Brass Band and playing in the British Open Championships 2000
- Being part of the rise of NBS Nelson City Brass Band