Families gathered for an afternoon of music and memory-making on Mother's Day at the Spencer on Byron Hotel. North Shore Brass Band's 'Songs for Mother' was a hugely entertaining and, in parts, emotional occasion on Sunday 12th May. Band President Owen Melhuish welcomed guests before the first musical segment, which was provided by the group's Academy Band and included a debut solo performance by Mikaela Keer-Keer. Afternoon tea, champagne and a raffle featured during the interval, with the North Shore Brass Band taking to the stage for a spectacular performance, with tunes spanning various eras and genres, and ending with an uplifting finale of Bohemian Rhapsody and Don't Stop Me Now by Queen.