Category: News
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Open Connections
The Melbourne Rainbow Band, Shepparton Brass and Wind and the OUTintheOPEN festival invite you to to the City of Shepparton for a one night only gala concert, Open Connections! This show will connect City to Country, and stimulate pride and diversity through music. The two bands will perform a selection of their favourite music, and…
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Open Rehearsal – Thursday 22 August 2019
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 of the Melbourne Rainbow Band to sit in on rehearsal and meet the band. Membership…
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Picnic at Forest Glade – 26 January 2019
Enjoy a picnic in the beautiful gardens at Forest Glade, Mount Macedon with other members of Melbourne’s gender and sexually diverse community. Pack a picnic rug and go all out with your most gourmet of picnic hampers and enjoy lunch in one of Australia’s finest private gardens, only an hour from Melbourne. GLIBTQ car club,…
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Pride March 2019
On Sunday 3 February 2019, the MRB, along with the members of Melbourne’s GLBTI communities will 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. Or even better, join us! Each…
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City of Yarra – Carols by Candlelight 2018
The MRB is absolutely thrilled to be part of the City of Yarra Carols by Candlelight concert this year! When: Thursday 6 December 2018, from 6.00 pm Where: Citizens Park, Richmond (Corner Highett and Church Streets.) Bring the whole family along to this FREE festive celebration. The concert will also feature performances by school, community and…
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CBQ Singers 2018
Carols by Queerlight returns to the St Kilda Town Hall in 2018, and the Melbourne Rainbow Band is putting out an invitation to choristers from everywhere to join the occasional choir: The CbQ Singers. A special choir will be formed to lead community singing and expressions of interest are invited from experienced choristers who read music…
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Carols by Queerlight 2017 – St Kilda Town Hall
The Melbourne Rainbow Band is delighted to announce that Carols by Queerlight returns to the St Kilda Town Hall in 2017. Presented by the Melbourne Rainbow Band with the support of the City of Port Phillip and the Victorian AIDS Council. Music, singing, and spectacle – join with us in celebrating all the fun…
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Human; Nature
The members of the Melbourne Rainbow Band (MRB) would like to invite you to join them as, through music, they explore the power of nature and humanity. Under the baton of Musical Director Tracy Videon, the band will uncover the relationship of human nature to the beauty and power of the natural world. From conquering…
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Open Rehearsal 2017
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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Concert proceeds presented to VAC / PLC
Thank you to all who attended and supported our recent concert, ‘For Weddings and A Funeral’. Other than being a lot of fun the concert raised $2072.05 for the Positive Living Centre (PLC) in Prahran. The MRB is so pleased to have been able to collaborate with Saint John’s in Malvern East once again, and to support the PLC in providing a vibrant and safe environment…