Why Is Woolston Band Always on the Air?

Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 6, 18 August 1933, Page 15

Why Is Woolston Band Always on the Air?

To the Editor. Sir,-I have noticed that apart from an occasional programme the Woolston Brass Band has completely dominated the Monday evening band concerts from 3YA, and rightly so if judged by technique and artistry. However, I think a little consideration should be shown to other bands which are struggling to exist. The Woolston Band is, of course, the champion A grade band of New Zealand and there is no band in Christchurch compardble with such a combination; but the policy of broadcasting its programmes so frequently. is a little unfair to those bands. whose appearances on the radio seem to have ceased altogether. The public are not averse. to hearing other bands besides the Woolston, whose regular playing necessarily implies the repetition of many musical numbers, while by making use of the other bands at their disposal the Broadcasting Board would allow a much wider field of band music to be covered. The music of these bands is no less acceptable than that of the Woolston Band, and the question inevitably arises: "What has happened to them?’ Perhaps a method of overcoming the difficulty would be to engage a band .oceasionally for a Sunday evening programme. when sacred numbers could be given. T wish it to be understood that I am in no way prejudiced against the Woolston Band.. I realise the need to assist

this band in its attempt to make the journey to Melbourne, but I think that those other bands. which have played creditably before should be resurrected at least once a month.-TI am, etc.,

W.O.C.

M.

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