The current NBCA President Mr Robert Bedwell has received an honorary Medal (OAM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia as announced by Australia’s Governor General.

Robert, who has served the band world in various state and national positions, was given a citation as follows:

Mr Robert Anthony BEDWELL

For service to the community through the Central Coast

Concert Band and to mentoring young musicians.

The NBCA executive and Councillors join with the band community in congratulating Robert with this recognition received.

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