Phil Johnston

Eb Bass

“Words can’t describe how proud I am to be involved with the National Band. It’s special to me as I have followed in my father’s footsteps.”

Band:
Woolston Concert Brass

City:
Christchurch

Member of National Bands of New Zealand:
1995, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2018, 2022, 2023

Occupation:
Bandmaster - New Zealand Army Band

Hobbies:
Huge golfer

Brass banding career highlights:
- Representing New Zealand in multiple National Bands
- Performing overseas with the National Band, Wellington Brass, Woolston Brass, Desford and Brisbane Excelsior
- Winning multiple New Zealand Champion of Champions and NZ national solo titles