Category: News Archive
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ChillOut Festival 2013
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.
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Open Rehearsal – 21 February 2013
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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Pride March 2013
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.
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Australia Day Picnic – Saturday 26 January 2013
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 2013
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…
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Music For A Darkened Theatre – 15 September 2012
Music For A Darkened Theatre The Melbourne Rainbow Band presents its Spring Concert featuring music from and inspired by the silver screen. From spaghetti westerns and Hollywood classics to modern day blockbusters Music For A Darkened Theatre will explore the music of composers such as John Williams, Danny Elfman and James Horner. You can almost…
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MRB Trivia Night 2012
As its first fundraiser for 2012, the Melbourne Rainbow Band will be holding a Trivia Night on Saturday 30th June. We are delighted to have the amazing and generous Laurie Lane on board to play quizmaster for an evening of testing the grey matter and games – all to raise funds for Melbourne’s own GLBTI…
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SYNCOPATED – A jazz showcase
Join the Melbourne Rainbow Band for a celebration of the 20th century’s most diverse and long lived musical style. Jazz. In a one night only performance, SYNCOPATED will transport you from Chapel Off Chapel to the jazz clubs of the prohibition era and the streets of New Orleans. Sunday 13th May 2012 @ 7.00 PM…
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Open Rehearsal – Thursday 23 February
The Melbourne Rainbow Band is throwing open the door to the rehearsal room and welcoming new members. To be held the Will Sampson Community Centre in Windsor at 7:30pm on 23 February, this is a fantastic opportunity for interested musicians to come along and meet the band. Bring your instrument and sit in on rehearsal.…
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2012 Assistant Musical Director – Call for expressions of interest
The Melbourne Rainbow Band has a long history of being led by highly skilled Musical Directors who have also lent their talents to teaching and encouraging an Assistant Musical Director. The 2012 MRB Assistant Musical Director will play an integral part in weekly rehearsals, and over the Midsumma period when the Melbourne Rainbow Band often…