Come along to Aotea Square for a toe-tapping, tinsel-filled brass extravaganza. With a blend of brass, Tongan charm and angelic harmonies, let the Maamaloa Brass Band and Chamber Choir whisk you away to a holiday paradise, perfect for the sunny festive season.
About Maamaloa Brass Band A.K.A MBB & Chamber Choir
Maamaloa Brass Band A.K.A MBB is a Tongan community band based in Auckland. It was established in 2021 under the Tupou College Aotearoa Ex-student Organisation Society, and are a non-profit organisation. They have performed in events such as the Pasifika Festival, Aoniu Festival, Tonga day, Mega Vax Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium, church functions, Auckland Community Xmas tour and more. MBB is made up 50+ professional musicians under Music Director Kalino Pongi.
A Chamber Choir has been established where they are able to expand their brass sound with vocal harmonies, which was debuted at the Musika Moana Choir Competition in September 2024.
Proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.
Location
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Local tip
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Arrive early and explore the wider Aotea Arts Quarter. The square is surrounded by theatres, galleries, cafés and restaurants, making it easy to pair an event with a meal or another city-centre experience.
Getting there
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Aotea Square is in the heart of the city centre on Queen Street. Te Waihorotiu Station is around a 2-minute walk away, while Waitematā Station is around a 15-minute walk down Queen Street. Frequent bus services also stop nearby, and The Civic Car Park is directly beneath the square. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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