Category: News Archive
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Open Rehearsal – 20 February 2014
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…
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19th Annual Pride March
Pride March is one of the most iconic events on the Band’s calendar. With the weather forecast rising to the low forties during the week leading up the event, the Band made the tough decision to march in the parade but not play. Even without our music we aimed to stick out, and our 20…
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Australia Day Picnic – Sunday 26 January 2014
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…
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Midsumma Carnival 2014
This year’s Midsumma Carnival returned to Alexandra Gardens. The Band played under a tree near the river, attracting lots of foot traffic. We performed 3 sets, including a surprise Flashmob with members of the Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Chorus. This was a new experience for the band, and the audience loved our collaboration of classic…
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For Positive Lives – 30 November 2013
THE MELBOURNE RAINBOW BAND and ST JOHN’S EAST MALVERN PRESENTS… – FOR POSITIVE LIVES – The Melbourne Rainbow Band (MRB), along with St John’s East Malvern presents its 2013 spring concert For Positive Lives, a fundraising concert with proceeds going to the Positive Living Centre in Prahran. Performing a program which features vibrant marches and…
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MRB Trivia Night 2013
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…
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MRB Appoints New MD
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…
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Fundraising for Gay Games 2014
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…
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MRB seeks new Musical Director
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…
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Pictures – Imagining Through Music – 30 June 2013
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…