Events
Below is a list of upcoming events.
Musical Chairs!
This event will run on March 14, 2010 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Featuring Musical Chairs conducted by Nikola Shaw, Brisbane’s first community band actively encouraging players with disabilities to learn to play music and enjoy the benefits that come from being a member of a musical ensemble. Bring along your picnic basket and rug and enjoy this extraordinary and unique band of players as they perform a selection of big band favourites, TV and movie themes and a couple of popular swinging vocal numbers.
Swing City
This event will run on March 14, 2010 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Featuring BSB Swing conducted by Terry Million. Joined by the fabulous dancers from Swing Dance Brisbane, BSB Swing will present an hour of traditional swing music which will include music from all the legends of the big band era. Audience participation is greatly encouraged – kick off your shoes and dance in the park.
Broadway Melody
This event will run on March 14, 2010 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Featuring St John Ambulance Concert Band conducted by Major Ivan Cocking.
Spend your sunday afternoon relaxing on a hill by the sea and enjoying the easy listening sounds of concert band music playing themes from popular broadway shows.
Calypso Magic
This event will run on March 14, 2010 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Featuring the River City Steel Band, a community steel band playing music of calypso, reggae, soca and other caribbean style rhythms. For a taste of the west indies on the bayside, come along to the esplanade at Manly and indulge in a concert featuring music from the Beatles, Van Morrison and Bob Marley in true caribbean steel band style.
Major Works Concert
This event will run on March 21, 2010 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Featuring Brisbane Excelsior conducted by Howard Taylor, Brisbane Brass conducted by Jon Christo, South Brisbane Federal Band conducted by Ben Crocker and guest band the Brisbane City Temple Salvation Army Band conducted by Stuart Lang. Compered by Bernie Hoesman.
Brisbane’s A-grade brass bands are performing prior to competing in the Australian Band Championships in Tasmania. This concert will appeal to those who love music played by the best and those
Puttin’ on the Ritz
This event will run on March 21, 2010 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Featuring Sunnybank Brass with an entertaining programme of glamour tunes from the golden years of Hollywood. Designed to put a spring in your step, this afternoon concert of popular melodies in brass band style on the beautifully manicured lawns of Newstead House is a fine way to end your weekend. Bring along a chair or a picnic rug and enjoy the magic of brass.
Train Day
This event will run on March 28, 2010 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Featuring the very professional services of Tony Ashby’s All Stars, this engaging roving jazz trio will entertain the crowds at the monthly train day at Bracken Ridge. This is a day for the whole family to enjoy – there are rides on a real steam train provided by the Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club from 10am till 3pm and lots of food stalls, plant stalls and activities for the kids.
Signed Sealed Delivered!
This event will run on March 28, 2010 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
Featuring Still Standing, our crowd favourite 6 piece covers band. Plan an afternoon in Oxford Street so you won’t miss this blues and rock concert, stacked with soul.
If you love 60s and 70s rock with songs from Joe Cocker, Santana and Van Morrison then this will be a lunchtime treat. Take a break from the shops and let the blues
colour your afternoon.
Around the World
This event will run on March 28, 2010 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Featuring the city’s longest running concert band, Brisbane Municipal Concert Band conducted by David Jones is one of the city’s most vibrant and energetic community bands. Joined by special guests, the Ormiston Heritage Pipes and Drums, they will present a diverse programme of tunes with an international flavour. Make your way to the bandstand and relax on the lawns of Mt Coot-tha botanic gardens for a multicultural concert with a difference.
I Got Rhythm
This event will run on March 28, 2010 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Featuring Windsor Brass conducted by Michael Purtle. This band loves to entertain so don’t miss the chance to see the percussion section in action and playing a selection of music that will set your feet tapping. From jazz standards to pop tunes and marches, this is a brass band with a difference.
