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FYCB launch AFL Season for Western Bulldogs

The Footscray Yarraville City Band is honoured to be invited to support the AFL's Western Bulldogs in their launch of the 2024 Men's AFL Season at Whitten Oval on Friday 23 February.

We are delighted to be part of the celebrations as the 2024 playing group are presented with jumpers - while speeches from coaches, leadership and players will all be happening.

It’s a free, family-friendly event with plenty on offer to keep everyone entertained – including a special snap and sign session with the entire team, the Footscray-Yarraville City Band, food trucks and a fan zone packed full of footy activities and giveaways for kids.

The 2024 Season Launch will occur after the scheduled practice matches for both the AFL (11am start) and VFL teams (1:50pm start).

Click here to RSVP and for more information!

2024 Season Launch

Friday, 23 February, 4:00pm AEDT

VU Whitten Oval, West Footscray • Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung

4pm: Entry open via Cross Street, VU Whitten Oval

4:15pm – 5pm: Player signing session

5pm: Jumper presentations to start

6pm: Approximate finish

Footscray Yarraville City Band was formed in 1869, and has supported football teams in Footscray ever since the 1870s.

2024 marks the FYCB's 150th year of continuous music making, and we are delighted to take the Western Suburbs of Melbourne to stages around Australia.

Tim Kelly 14/2/24 Tim Kelly 14/2/24

Chitty Bang Bang on the March

*Another vintage performance from the Footscray Yarraville City Band*

The Footscray Yarraville City Band had a fantastic February performance as special surprise guests of the Vintage Sports Car Club of Australia.

The band was engaged to surprise members during their annual function at their Parkville club rooms. FYCB performed a 400m entertainment fuelled street march through the back streets of Parkville, drawing a large following crowd before arriving at the black-tie event. The spirited rendition of "Chitty Bang Bang" on the march was met with rapturous applause by members.

FYCB enjoyed hospitality provided by the VSCCA, and returned to play a 15minute standing entertainment set.

It was the band's pleasure to perform for the VSCCA and residents of Parkville, and we look forward to future collaborations!

19/6/23 19/6/23

A Special Presentation

While we were all gathered together at the footy gig, a special presentation was made by our President Kathryn: John Cornish was thanked for his dedication to the band, as he steps down from contesting with us.

You'll still see John performing with us in concerts, as well as with Western Brass.

Thank you John for your many years of contesting with us- you're the epitome of a team player.

19/6/23 19/6/23

FYCB Welcomes New MD!

FYCB would like to officially welcome Louisa Lawless to the position of Musical Director. We've already set to work on our repertoire for States, and we're really excited to be guided by Louisa's expertise.Read more about Louisa here.

10/6/23 10/6/23

Footy Footy

The Scraggers were delighted to be invited to play for footy fans at the 140th Anniversary of the Western Bulldogs. Playing a selection of covers the crowd were cheered by our fun beats, and swooned by Mr. Byron Crump.

26/4/23 26/4/23

ANZAC Day Parade 2023

It is an honour to march up to the shrine on ANZAC day, to remember and show our endless gratitude to those who suffered so much that we may thrive today. Congratulations to Stuart McCorkelle on his first ANZAC day as Drum Major and well done to our new percussionists.

26/4/23 26/4/23

Scraggers Nationals Campaign

We are absolutely thrilled to have placed 5th of 12 at the Australian National Band Championships, 2023. This year held in Newcastle, Dr. Bob Childs adjudicated the following works:Hymn: CrimondMarch: RavenswoodOwn Choice: Tracing Time, Oliver WaespiTest Piece: Siege (by Western Brass' wonderful MD Jared McCunnie)Our incredible interim conductor Brenton Burley skilfully and strategically prepared the band over the last few months towards a relaxed, professional, and uplifting performance. Congratulations to all involved!

12/12/22 12/12/22

Bakehouse Gig, December 22

It's always so glorious on a sunny day to play in the cool green glow beneath the trees at Alfa Bakehouse, Yarraville. A lovely final gig with Louisa Trewartha out front as MD. And as always- it went off!

27/8/22 27/8/22

AGM and Awards

We recently held our AGM. It was wonderful to celebrate our band members who have gone above and beyond this year:

Absent: Andrew Boyle who was awarded Most Improved Player

4/4/22 4/4/22

FYCB Local Tour

What a wonderful local tour it has been!

On Friday April 1st, we played our first formal concert since 2018, with a crowd of real-life people(!) who flattered us with rapturous applause. We made two Australian premieres: Where She Sings Freely composed by Lucy Pankhurst and text by Clara Price, with Ramona Downie Berry jumping up from the horn section to be our Narrator. The second work was Flight by the band's MD Louisa Trewartha. After the interval we heard three works from students of the Footscray-Yarraville City Percussion Academy, lead by MD Katie Thomas. We closed the evening with 'Mid All the Traffic' (see below). The evenings soloists included principal cornet Stuart McCorkelle, principal euphonium Peter Murnane, and the ever-entertaining Byron Crump.The next morning we were up early to perform our second concert of the local tour outside of Alfa Bakehouse, Yarraville. Many folks put their morning plans on hold as they stopped to listen, while those at the cafe were pleasantly surprised by the free, high-quality performance. We'll be back![video width="1280" height="720" mp4="http://www.fycb.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/video-1648875298.mp4"][/video]