Brett works as a senior manager for the Bank of New Zealand. For many years he played as a side drummer with the City of Auckland Pipe Band and he has also played for the City of Wellington and New Zealand Police Pipe Bands, both in New Zealand and overseas. Brett has often acted as a judge of drumming at pipe band contests. Generally referred to in the band as the man with the most toys, Brett can be counted on to keep the band running to time and in time. He also plays in an Irish Pub Band with Paul and Simon. Brett is married to Janet, who shows remarkable tolerance of his musical endeavours!