In the early 90's Christchurch musician Ian Costello formed The Black Velvet Band at The Loft Bar in Gloucester St, and so began an musical institution that over the years has steered its way through various evolutions, Costello was always at the helm.
 
Today, The Black Velvet Band features;
Ian Costello: Mandolin
David Thorpe: Guitar / Vocals / Harmonica
Adam Gallagher: Vocals / Bass Guitar
Cameron Foggo: Vocals / Tambourine / Harmonica / Bowron
Andrew Moen: Drums.
 
The Band are regularily joined the cream of the Celtic genre including, Nick Jackman: Harmonicas, Steven Tyerman : Fiddle, Mike Stevens : Bagpipes, Willie McArthur, multi instrumentalist. Evan 'The Clap'- Hand claps
 
  Roll Call of past members of The Black Velvet Band

MK 1 Ian Costello Mike Coffee Martin Butts Dave Allen Mike Gregg	MK 2 Ian Costello Chris O'Connell Adam Gallagher Tony Coughlan Brendan Greg Dave Allen	MK3 Ian Costello Dave Thompson Pete Vaile Andrew Moen Pete Mothus
MK4 Ian Costello Cameron Foggo Jeremy Brownbrooks Garth Dawson Rua Seregant Jeff Caulett Nick McGowan	MK5 Ian Costello John Boon Anton Greg Nick McGowan	MK6 Ian Costello Cameron Foggo David Thorpe Jono Hopley Nick Jackman
MK7 Ian Costello Cameron Foggo David Thorpe Jono Hopley Jarl Arneric	MK8 Ian Costello Cameron Foggo David Thorpe Jarl Arneric Tim Low	MK 9 Ian Costello Cameron Foggo David Thorpe Mo Moen Tim Low
MK 10 Ian Costello Adam Gallagher David Thorpe Mo Moen Tim Low