Brass Band of New Zealand on more occasions than any other band during the 1990s, earning it the reputation as New Zealand's leading band of the decade. In 2001 the Band launched its Subscription Concert Series with immediate success. Believed to be the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere for a brass band, the Subscription Concert Series is now an integral part of Auckland's musical calendar. In recent history Dalewool Auckland Brass were crowned Champion Band of New Zealand in 2003 and 2004 and in 2005 won the prestigious "Band of the Year" title. In September 2004 the band travelled to the United Kingdom to compete in the prestigious British Open competition, placing in the top ten at the world's premier Brass Band Competition! In 2007 Dalewool Auckland Brass was the top placed band at the New Zealand National Championships held on Auckland's North Shore and launched a new CD entitled Anthology. Following this success, Dalewool Brass entered the 2008 Australian Championships being held in Brisbane over Easter weekend. In 2010 the band recorded the album Christmas Magic in collaboration with The Graduate Choir New Zealand. Dalewool were crowned 2011 Scenic Hotel New Zealand Band of the Year for their entertainment programme under Howard Taylor. External links New Zealand musical groups Brass bands