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Immediately after the Australia Day parade, the MRB travelled to Mt Macedon for the Joy94.9 Picnic in the Park. This is always a relaxed and enjoyable event, and included the opportunity to relax and enjoy a picnic lunch as well as the beautiful gardens. The annual fundraiser for Joy94.9 is held at Forest Glade, a…

This was the MRB’s first time marching in the Australia Day parade, and another great opportunity to show off as a marching band to a mainstream audience.  The parade features a wide range of Victorian community groups, and the band was proud to have been invited to perform at the event, especially in front of…

Participating in Melbourne’s annual Pride March is a regular highlight for the MRB. This year’s event was certainly one to remember! The afternoon began with a final rehearsal in nearby Albert Park to make sure everyone knew the choreography learned the previous week at band camp. Just before the commencement of the parade a freezing…

The MRB and Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Chorus celebrated Christmas together at 6th annual combined Christmas concert, Carols By Queerlight. Hosted by Luke Gallagher, the show was as usual a great success, even with the 37-degree temperature and a thick layer of smoke covering the city. Out of respect to those fighting bushfires no candles…

The MRB’s first major ticketed concert since Movie Magic in late 2005, this one off performance featured the Band at its best.  The concert featured an advanced repertoire, and every piece in the show was performed to a high level. Guest MC and vocal soloist Wes Snelling entertained the audience throughout the show, as well…

Originally planned as an out-door performance, to be held in the public park next to the Will Sampson Hall, a bad weather forecast forced this event back into the Hall, though the event was still a success.  This particular concert was aimed at local City of Stonnington residents. The show followed the same format as…

The first in the MRB’s series of four free concerts (sponsored by the City Of Stonnington), this event was targeted at Stonnington Community Care, which is an aged care facility that also uses the Will Sampson Hall (the MRB rehearsal venue). Beginning at 2pm, the Band performed two diverse half hour sets to much appreciation…

Bright an early on a Tuesday morning the Band congregated at Treasury Gardens to participate in the Joy94.9 breakfast segment, Where’s Wes.  Hosted by Wes Snelling, the event featured the MRB in five live crosses to Joy94.9 as listeners phoned in with where they thought the band was located. The event generated some great for…

Winterfest was a new and exciting event for us.  The MRB was invited to travel to Warburton to lead the Lantern Parade and perform in the big top.  The MRB met at a member’s house, for a BBQ lunch before boarding a coach (kindly provided by Winterfest organisers) to travel to picturesque Warburton.  On arrival…

Another event that has become a fixture that builds relationships with other groups outside our community, Buddha Day is a great performance for us. It allows us to play on stage at Federation Square, and take part in a true celebration of diversity. For the second year we were made to feel welcome and valued…