Gig Guide
March
Saturday 25 March
The fabulous Brass Roots Live is back at the Tennis Centre with vocalists Peter Vance and Rachel Pearse and a sunset concert of Come down for an evening of swing and music from the 60s to the 80s. The bar will be open, and the cafe will be trading.
Bands in Parks: Steam Train Swing
10am-11am
Sunday 26 March
Join the local community for a day in the park at Bracken Ridge hosted by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club. Come and join the locals for a sausage sizzle, market stalls, a ride on a real steam train and live music from the Stephanie Williams Jazz ensemble.
Sunday 26 March
One of the most intriguing things about a Wind Symphony, with its diverse range of instruments and sounds, is its ability to take you on a global journey beyond your backyard. Join the Brisbane Symphonic Band as they take you on an overseas holiday with the help of British composer Nigel Hess and his Global Variations, as and other well-travelled composers, all from the peaceful setting of the bandstand at the beautiful New Farm Park.
VENUE: New Farm Park, New Farm
Sunday 26 March
Brisbane Excelsior and Brisbane Brass showcase their brilliance in concert prior to competing in the A-Grade Australian National Band Championships in Newcastle over the Easter weekend. This is brass music played at the highest level and will appeal to those who appreciate the complexities and musical challenges of modern compositions for brass, new twists on old tales with new major works presented and premiered in this country.
April
Bands in Parks: Easter Egg Hunt
10am-12pm
Saturday 1 April
Join the local community for a morning in the park hunting for Easter eggs, with market stalls, and live music from Swingalicious Big Band.
VENUE: Banyo Memorial Park, Banyo
Bands in Parks: Neapolitan Serenade
11am-12pm
Sunday 2 April
The Mandolin is the symbol of Italy and can express the many facets of human emotions and feelings. Chirpy, fun, warm, filled with the silvery cheer of laughter but also of sorry and the tears of deceived lovers. Join Mandolins in Brisbane for a music tour of Italy featuring the works of Vivaldi, Verdi, Scarlatti and popular songs from the Neapolitan region.
VENUE: Old Government House, City
Sunday 2 April
It's the Sunday before Easter and the Easter Bunny is out and about in New Farm
Park with Easter eggs, food trucks and music from Law Society Big Band, Bayside Brass and Rivercity Steel Band. It's playtime in the park for bunnies and all furry friends with food trucks, chocolate, live music, and more chocolate.
VENUE: New Farm Park, New Farm
Friday 14 April
Brass Roots Live is back at the Maritime Museum with a program to get you up and dancing. Before the city warms up to Friday evening, take some time to enjoy some big band favourites, so sing along with Peter Vance and Rachael Pearse . Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
VENUE: Queensland Maritime Museum, Southbank
Till We Meet Again
6-8pm
Saturday 22 April
Be transported back to the dance halls of wartime with Brisbane Excelsior as they pay tribute to the songs that comforted those separated from their loved ones through war time. Enjoy a twilight concert with music from the swing era of Glen Miller and Duke Ellington along with the big brass sounds of military marches and troupe favourites. The café and bar will be open so enjoy your music with a glass of wine and a meal.
Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs
4-9pm
Saturday 22 April
As the sun goes down, local parks are transformed into outdoor cinemas
with food stalls, fun activities and live music. Enjoy some live music with the South East Queensland Symphonic Wind Band prior to the movie screening under the stars. Pack a blanket, get together with family and friends, and make the most of our beautiful climate and greenspaces.
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Sunday 23 April
Join the local community for a day in the park at Bracken Ridge hosted by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club.Come and join the locals for a sausage sizzle, market stalls, live music from Ormiston Heritage Pipes and Drums and a ride on a real steam train.
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Tuesday 25 April
Grab your picnic rug and basket and join BSB Swing as they journey back through the swing era with classic jazz from Armstrong to the Andrew Sisters.
May
Bands in Parks: Twilight Jazz by the River
5-7pm
Friday 10 May
Kick back and watch the sunset over the Brisbane River from this beautiful vantage point near the Goodwill Bridge. Before the city warms up to Friday evening, take some time to enjoy chilled jazz after work at the Maritime Museum with music by Jazz Music Institute. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Bands in Parks: Mother’s Day on the Green
10-11am
Sunday 14 May
Give Mum the gift of music when Windsor Brass presents a morning concert for mothers and lovers of beautiful music. Bring the family and furry friends and let this very entertaining band delight you with an hour of exuberant symphonic music.
VENUE: Victoria Park, Herston
Bands in Parks: Mother's Day High Tea and Symphony
2-3:30pm
Sunday 14 May
The Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra sweeps through Broadway with the orchestral power of over seventy young musicians paying tribute to the great music scores of the stage including music from West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, Porgy and Bess, My Fair Lady and Chicago. Spoil your mum this Mother's Day and enjoy a high tea and glorious symphonic music at City Hall.
VENUE: Main Auditorium, City Hall
Bands in Parks: Mother’s Day by the Bay
10am-1pm
Sunday 14 May
Swingalicious Big Band and South of the River Community Band perform at the Manly markets by the bay. Enjoy live music while you browse the market stalls. Furry friends are welcome so come down to the bayside, enjoy breakfast by the seashore and let the community bands of Brisbane put a spring in your step.
VENUE: Little Bayside Park, Manly
Bands in Parks: Serving Up Some Swing
6-8pm
Saturday 20 May
The fabulous UQ Big Band are back with their own brand of magic for a night out at the tennis centre under the stars. Sublime jazz standards and vocals to set the tone for an evening of magnificent music as the sun sets. The café and bar will be open so enjoy your music with a glass of wine and a meal.
Bands in Parks: Jazz at the Bandstand
11-1:30pm
Sunday 21 May
Brisbane City Big Band joins students from Hillbrook Anglican with a program of jazz, from small ensembles to big bands.
Bring a picnic rug and chair and sit back and enjoy an extended lunchtime of music at the bandstand with food trucks.
Bands in Parks: Rotary Family Fun Day
10am-2pm
Sunday 21 May
Join the local bayside community with the Rotary Club of Wynnum Manly and local bands including Bayside Brass and Wynnum High School band in a free day of music and entertainment. There will be free sausages, popcorn, fresh fruit and free activities for all ages that include the ever-popular baby animal farm, face painting, balloon twisting, tug of war, egg and spoon races, AFL footy handball, and much more.
VENUE: George Clayton Park, Manly
Bands in Parks: A Coronation Celebration
12-1pm
Tuesday 23 May
Music fit for a King.
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of City Hall bathed in the colours of the Union Jack as Englishman Howard Taylor takes the baton to commemorate this grand occasion with the music that made Britain great. Celebrate the coronation in grand style with the Conservatorium Brass Band, Qld Police Pipes & Drums and the power of the City Hall pipe organ for an unforgettable royal musical event. This is Britain at its flag-waving best.
VENUE: Main Auditorium, City Hall
Chrome Street Fiesta
2-8pm
Saturday 27 May
Chrome Street Fiesta is a celebration of the communities and environment of Salisbury and surrounding areas through the arts and culture. Tap your feet to the calypso beat of Rivercity Steel Band as they lead the parade at sunset followed by a stage performance to get you up and dancing.
Community Train Day
10-11am
Sunday 28 May
Join the local community for a day in the park at Bracken Ridge hosted by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club. Come and join the locals for a sausage sizzle, market stalls, live music and a ride on a real steam train.