Melbourne Rainbow Band

Author: ben_boreham

  • MRB Trivia Night 2013

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    It’s happening again! The Melbourne Rainbow Band Trivia Night is back for 2013. After last year’s fun-filled night of curly questions and mystery faces, we’re inviting you back for another fantastic night out with your most knowledgeable friends. Laurie Lane will be on board to play quizmaster for an evening of testing the grey matter…

  • MRB Appoints New MD

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    The MRB is very pleased to announce the appointment of its new Musical Director, Greg Peterson.  Greg, who was appointed to the role in August 2013, says “I am thrilled to be appointed as the new Music Director of the Melbourne Rainbow Band, and I consider it a privilege to help steer Australia’s premier Gay…

  • Fundraising for Gay Games 2014

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    Support the MRB, and help our members get to Cleveland, USA in 2014 for the Gay Games. Little G Coffee Buy Fairtrade Coffee, Fairtrade and ethically produced teas, hot drinking chocolate, Australian made and owned syrups and more! All coffee, tea and hot chocolate available is either Fairtrade or ethically sourced, carefully making sure money…

  • MRB seeks new Musical Director

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    Sadly, at our recent concert “Pictures”, we announced the resignation of the Bands current Musical Director – David Wisken, for whom professional opportunities have increased which now take him away from his position in front of the band. While David will be missed on the conductor’s podium, the band is better for having had him…

  • Pictures – Imagining Through Music – 30 June 2013

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    The Melbourne Rainbow Band takes you on a tour of your own imagination with a program of music which is sure to conjure up exciting pictures in your mind.  Bringing back childhood memories and unleashing the sense of adventure inside of you! Sunday 30 June 2013 @ 7.00 PM James Tatoulis Auditorium – MLC Kew…

  • ChillOut Festival 2013

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    A favourite event for members of the MRB, ChillOut marks the end of our summer season – which means that for the rest of the year we get to sit down! Updates on the MRB’s performances during ChillOut to follow as details become available.  For more info on ChillOut check out their website here.

  • Open Rehearsal – 21 February 2013

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    Melbourne Rainbow Band invites new members. Fresh from performing at Midsumma Carnival and Pride March, the Melbourne Rainbow Band is holding an open rehearsal.  While new members are welcome at any time, the open rehearsal provides a great opportunity for players of woodwind, brass or percussion instruments who may be interested in becoming a member…

  • Pride March 2013

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    The MRB, along with the members of Melbourne’s GLBTI communities take to the street to show our pride! Give us a cheer and a clap as you see us pass down Fitzroy Street, your enthusiastic support makes the long walk that much easier. For more info on Pride March check out their website here.

  • Australia Day Picnic – Saturday 26 January 2013

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    This Australia Day, pack the car for a drive in the country and join members of Victoria’s GLBTI community, their family and friends to celebrate our national holiday with the annual Australia Day Picnic in the beautiful gardens at Forest Glade, Mount Macedon. Pack a picnic rug and go all out with your most gourmet…

  • Midsumma Carnival 2013

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    Check us out as we kick of 2013 with the biggest day in Melbourne’s GLBTI calendar. We will be performing throughout the day near the main entry to Birrarung Marr.  Stop and listen as you walk down from Flinders Street Station, or drop past our stall (E10) and say hi, sign up as a Friend…