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The band’s tenth anniversary concert was held at the Prahran Town Hall. A receptive crowd enjoyed the sound of the band in this historic venue. A number of former members returned especially for the concert, which was compered by band members who shared their experience of the band with the audience. To help celebrate our…

This concert gave City of Stonnington residents a free sneak preview of our upcoming major concert, Movie Magic.  It gave the MRB performance experience, and allowed us to trial small format concerts in our rehearsal venue. Over 50 people enjoyed a relaxed Sunday afternoon of music.  The success of this concert formed the basis for…

Buddha Festival was a great fun for the band.  We performed a half-hour set on the main stage at Federation Square, which included Julie dazzling the crowd with her singing (as well as plugging our upcoming anniversary concert). The day was was relaxed and enjoyable, and a great chance for us to get in some…

The Midsumma Carnival is a major sign-up event for new members and Friends of the Band.  This year our stall was in a prominent position on the main pathway.  Band members did an excellent job of setting up and staffing the stall in shifts during the day. Thanks especially to those partners and friends who…

For the first time this year, the band performed a paid gig at the annual gathering of the Motafrenz Car Club.  The event, held at Como Park as part of Midsumma, featured competitions for various categories of cars, (slowest) car races, food, drinks, and drag queens.  The event was an opportunity for the gay and…

For the second year in a row we marched near the start of the parade, led by our faithful flag bearers, who carried our white banner for the last time.  The crowd cheered us on as we passed, and clapped along to both “Copacobana” and “The Hey Song”. At the end of the march the…

As part of the Midsumma Festival, on Australia Day 2005 the band played at the annual JoyFM Picnic in the Park.  We played two sets to a relaxed audience in the private hillside gardens of Forest Glade, donated for the occasion. Between sets band members spent time picnicking and socialising with the audience and exploring…

The band played an outdoor concert at the Brunswick City Baths to raise money for the victims of the tsunami disaster, and also donated $350 to the tsunami appeal. The local community received us warmly, as they took time out from their fun in the pools to enjoy the music.  Thanks go to YMCA Melbourne…