The Hahndorf Town Band attended its first competition on Saturday 29th August 2009 with newly appointed conductor Philip Paine. While the Band did not gain a placing at this year’s event, Philip told the band he was very pleased with the performance, and was looking forward to further developments in the band’s musicality!

The band were first to play on the day in the Scotch College Chapel, which was a first time venue for the SA Band Competitions.