Australian Army Band Corps

The Australian Army Band Corps (AABC) is the Australian Army's musical branch. It is roughly the equivalent of the Music Branch (Canadian Forces) and the Royal Corps of Army Music of the British Army. The Corps was formed on 2 August 1968 and provides the Army with musical support and seeks to improve the Army's public image. It consists of 11 individual bands; five full-time and six part-time which are located in the capital city of each state as well as the regional cities of Wagga Wagga, Townsville, and Newcastle.

Australian Army Band Corps
Australian Army Band, Kapooka.
Active2 August 1968–present
Country Australia
Branch Australian Army
TypeCorps
MarchThe Minstrel Boy
AnniversariesAugust 2
Insignia
AABC battledress flash.
AbbreviationAABC
Corps of the Australian Army
Combat
  • Royal Australian Armoured Corps
  • Royal Australian Artillery
  • Australian Army Aviation
  • Royal Australian Engineers
  • Royal Australian Infantry Corps
Combat Support
Combat Service Support
Training Corps
Former Corps

The band’s mission is to support land operations and strategy through military and community engagement.

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