Born in New Plymouth (New Zealand) in 1982, Fraser Bremner is the youngest of the musically renown Bremner family. He is the son of Trevor & Betty Bremner, a couple known internationally for their performing as a duo (with Trevor being a champion cornetist, and Betty accompanying him on piano), as well as being the creators of one of the world's best brass practice mutes - the sshhmute.

His three older brothers are also working in the music industry:

  • Mark Bremner - Trumpet player in the Queensland Symphony Orchestra

  • David Bremner - Principal Trombone of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

  • Stephen Bremner - Drummer in the New Zealand supergroup, The Adults

As a percussionst/drummer, Fraser has performed with:

  • New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

  • Orchestra Wellington (formally known as Vector Wellington Orchestra)

  • New Zealand Army Band

  • Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

  • Dave Dobbyn

  • The Veronicas

Fraser represented New Zealand in:

  • National Brass Band of New Zealand (2020 - 2023 & 2026 - present)

  • National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand (1999 - 2004)

  • National Youth Symphony Orchestra of New Zealand (1999 & 2007)

A selection of Fraser's compositions/arrangements have been performed and/or recorded by:

  • James Fountain (Principal Trumpet - London Symphony Orchestra)

  • 2024 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

  • 2017 & 2018 National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand

  • 2017 National Secondary School Brass Band of New Zealand

  • New Zealand brass band, Wellington Brass

  • Trevor Bremner (New Zealand champion cornetist)

Fraser has worked as a Musical Director/Conductor with:

  • The Devon Hotel New Plymouth Brass

  • North Shore Brass Quintet

  • Nelson City Brass

Fraser has also worked in musical theatre around New Zealand in productions such as:

  • Chicago (2025 - Musical Director)

  • Jersey Boys (2024 - Assistant Musical Director/Drums)

  • We Will Rock You (2023 - Drums)

  • Hairspray (2013 - Drums)

  • Miss Saigon (2010 - Percussion)

  • Cats (2008 - Percussion)

  • Fiddler on the Roof (2007 - Drums/Percussion)

 
“Fraser Bremner brings the visceral awareness of a consummate performer to his compositions, and the analytical brain of a skilled composer to his performance - an enviable all around talent.”
— Internationally acclaimed New Zealand composer, Gareth Farr
“Fraser has written many compositions and arrangements for Wellington Brass and the National Youth Band of NZ, and every time he delivers works that are accessible and exciting. He is a very gifted musician and this comes through in his writing style.”
— David Bremner, Musical Director - National Band of New Zealand, National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand & Wellington Brass