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Winner of  Hunter Export  Centre's 

"AMBASSADORS  TO  THE  HUNTER  2002"  Award
 


 

We  pride  ourselves  in  being  able  to  perform  our  routines  in  just  about any  space -  no  markers !

ANYWHERE  -  ANYTIME  !!


 

The   Koalas  played  at  the  famous  Royal  Randwick  Racetrack ,  Sydney
 


All About the Band

Formed in 1982 , the Marching Koalas have become known nationally and internationally for their music and entertainment. The band members are young . enthusiastic people who love to perform and entertain. The band travels to music festivals and events all over the worls and have played in all Disneyland theme parks in the world except for the newest , Hong Kong.
Their striking orange uniform is unique and easily  recognise
d wherever they go.

We offer members a unique musical experience in a friendly , supportive setting giving opportunities to perform in many interesting places.

Major Events in the Band’s History.

*Formed in 1982
*1983- 1st  performance  for  Prince  Charles &  Lady  Di
*1984 - Tour  of  USA  -  Pasadena  Rose  Parade
*1985 - Tour  of  Japan  - NSW  Government Trade  Fair  and  Exhibition  in  Tokyo  - Tokyo  Disneyland. 
*1987  -  UK  Tour - Britain / Australia  BiCentenary celebrations  -  performances  at  the  Royal  Tournament, Portsmouth ,  London  and  the  Royal  Chelsea  Hospital, Whitby,  Newcastle  Upon  Tyne  and  Edinburgh.
*1988  -  Australia’s  BiCentennary  celebrations - Bicentenary  Parade ,  Royal  Spectacular  Performance before  their  Royal  Highnesses  The  Prince  and  Princess of  Wales ,  Sydney  Opera  House  Royal  Performance Welcome  Ceremony  for  Her  Majesty  Queen  Elizabeth II,  Welcome  Concert  for  the  Duke  and  Duchess  of York ,  BiCentennary  Test  Cricket  Matches,  World  Expo  at Brisbane  as  NSW  Government  and  Qantas representatives,  The  Bicentenary  Air  Expo  at  Richmond Airfield.
*1989  -  Canada  - Calgary  Stampede  and  Exhibition winners  of  5  major  prizes  and  trophies
1992  -  USA  -  Pasadena  Rose  Parade  and  with top 6 bands  at  the  Band  Fest  in  Pasadena
*1994 - Tour of  Canada  and  the  Calgary  Stampede
*1996 - Tour  of  New  Zealand 
*1998 - Tour  of East  and  West  USA - performing  at Disneyworld  and  Universal  Studios,  Florida,  Disneyland  Calif
*2000 -  Tour  of  Europe , UK ,  Canada .
*2002- Winner -"Ambassadors  to  the  Hunter"
*2003- tour  of  Italy  and  the  7th  World  Marching  Show Bands  Championships  at  Monza -
*SILVER   MEDALLISTS   IN   THE   FORMATION 
PARADE ,  MARCHING   AND   FIELD  SHOW.
*2005  tour  to  Canada  and  "The Calgary Stampede and  Exhibition"
 and  to   Disneyland  and   California   Adventure"
*2006/7 - Toured the USA and performed in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses "ROSE PARADE" as members of the Australian Southern Stars Band

JOIN  US  IN  THE  NEXT  ADVENTURE  SOON

JOIN  US ENJOY  THE MUSIC  AND  THE  FUN.
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