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Air Force Band

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The Air Force Band, Based at RAAF Base Williams in Laverton, Victoria, Is the Air Force’s full-time, professional music unit.

As a key Air Force public relations asset, the Band supports many Defence Force and Government ceremonies and parades, as well as a vast range of community festivals, ex-service organisations and educational institutions.

The men and women of the Air Force Band regularly represent Australia at international events, such as the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove in Turkey. The Band in renowned for supporting the Defence Force wherever is located, with regular deployments to operational areas, including the Solomon Islands, East Timor and the Middle East.

Next performance

20 January 2012ADFA Appointment Ceremony - MLB
17-19 February 1234SQN Reception, Dinner & Service - CBR
4 March 2012Weerama Procession - VIC
25 April 2012ANZAC Day
5 May 2012Bright Autumn Festival
19 May 2012Freedom of Entry Parade - DAR

Contact

To request an Air Force Band performance, please contact Warrant Officer Stephen Bate:

Warrant Officer Stephen Bate
Air Force Band
RAAF Base Williams
Laverton Victoria 3027

Ph: (03) 9256 2514
Fax: (03) 9256 2116

E-mail: email icon image Stephen.Bate@defence.gov.au

For all other general enquiries about Air Force Band, please contact the Orderly Room:
Ph: (03) 9256 2439
Fax: (03) 9256 2116

Air Force Band cannot support commercial organisations, religious events or events of a controversial nature.

Each request will be considered on its merits and the availability of the band. The band does not charge for its services.