How to Join the City of Adelaide Concert Band

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The City of Adelaide Concert Band welcomes new members — just bring your instrument to a Thursday night rehearsal and join in. Rehearsals run every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 152 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA. There is no published audition or membership fee requirement, so the practical first step is simply to show up with your instrument and play.

What the band is

The City of Adelaide Concert Band has been entertaining Adelaide since 1936. Its repertoire spans jazz and swing classics of the 20th century through to modern favourites, and its musicians range widely in age and experience. Concerts are tailored for audiences of all ages.

How to join: step by step

  1. Check the rehearsal time. Thursdays, 7:30–9:30 pm.
  2. Go to the venue. St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 152 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA.
  3. Bring your instrument. The site's instruction is direct: "bring your instrument, and come along to a Thursday night rehearsal and join in."
  4. Play with the band. New members are welcome, and there is no stated audition step before attending.

Expected result: you rehearse with the group that evening and can ask members or the band president about ongoing membership.

Practical details at a glance

Item Detail
Rehearsal day Thursdays
Rehearsal time 7:30–9:30 pm
Venue St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 152 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA
What to bring Your instrument
Audition Not stated on the site
Membership fee Not stated on the site

Other ways to get involved

  • Attend a concert first. Upcoming free public concerts include Sunday 1 February 2026 at the Botanical Gardens (1:30 pm), Friday 6 February 2026 at Lunch on the Lawns, Government House (12–2:00 pm), and Sunday 1 March 2026 at Rundle Mall (1:30 pm). All are free events open to the public.
  • Subscribe for announcements. The site offers a newsletter signup (name and email) for band news, concerts and announcements.
  • Contact the band. Use the contact form on the website, or call Band President Kon Kotsiou on 0410 338 191.
  • Hire the band. The group is available for private functions and public events, from $500 for a 90-minute set (negotiable), arranged through the hire form.

Common questions

Do I need to audition? The site does not mention an audition — it says new members are welcome to come along to a rehearsal and join in.

Is there a membership fee? Not stated on the website. Ask at rehearsal or via the contact form.

What if I'm not sure I'm good enough? The band describes its musicians as ranging in age and experience, and its concerts as suited to all ages — so a range of playing levels is normal.

Can I just watch first? Yes — the upcoming concerts are free and open to the public, so you can hear the band before deciding to bring your instrument.