It is with great pleasure we announce The Royal Australian Navy Band will close our Gala Finale Concert at the Queensland Conservatorium Theatre on 9th July, 2017.
The ASPIRE Gala Finale Concert will feature 1st, 2nd and 3rd presentations for all ensemble sections; a performance from the winning ensembles and awarding of the John Curro Trophy for ASPIRE overall best performance as well as the Audience Choice Trophy.
The Royal Australian Navy is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. Following the Federation of Australia in 1901, the ships and resources of the separate colonial navies were integrated into a national force: the Commonwealth Naval Forces. Originally intended for local defence, the navy was granted the title of ‘Royal Australian Navy’ in 1911.
The Royal Australian Navy provides maritime forces that contribute to the Australian Defence Force’s capacity to defend Australia, contribute to regional security, support global interests, shape the strategic environment and protect national interests.
This is achieved by providing maritime patrol and response, interdiction and strategic strike, protection of shipping and off-shore territories and resources, maritime intelligence collection and evaluation, and escort duties.
Peacetime activities include maritime surveillance and response within Australia’s offshore maritime zones, hydrographic, oceanographic and meteorological support operations, humanitarian and disaster relief, and maritime search and rescue.
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Website: navy.gov.au