This partiular band(1978) inspired my Brass Band journey. I was 15 when I heard them in Concert. I eventually got selected for the 1992 National Band of New Zealand - A huge honour! and Over the years since 1978 I have had the privelege to play with many from this band
Largo Band of Gold class of 80 member BOG at the 78 contest I just remember waiting to go on after NZ hearing their performance but un able to see any of it. During our prep for this contest Robert Cotter always told us this was the band to beat. We did and when we met them later they where wonderful people giving us the Kiwis of their uniforms.
Thank you Donald for posting this. I am a Largo Band Alumnus, class of '75. I was in Kerkrade in '74. NZ is an awesome unit! Interesting that we had a music overlap with Ode to Joy and Hey Jude. I wonder who planned their show first and if spies were involved. :)
Really appreciate you posting this. This is the best quality video that I've seen of this event. And that includes what I've seen at BOG reunions. How was the recording transferred to digital?
