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Carols by Queerlight

December 14, 2019

Carols by Queerlight returns to St Kilda Town Hall for 2019 as the Melbourne Rainbow Band presents a fabulous night of celebration and festive entertainment for the DGS community. Join by special guests Vincent Hooper, Emily Paddon-Brown and Rachel Dunham along with The CBQ Singers, this year’s Carols by Queerlight promises to be our sparkle-jolly-twinkle-jingly-est one yet.

Gather your family and friends and get ready to sing along with what has been called the “Campest thing since Christmas” and “A rainbow Christmas for everyone”. There is nowhere like Carols by Queerlight, where being home with the LGBTIQ+ for Christmas puts the sparkle and glitter back into the festive season and brings together the Diverse Gender and Sexuality (DGS) community.  Reserve a table, bring a delicious banquet and get your drinks at our (very reasonable) bar.

This year we are encouraging families of all ages to attend, with the new early start time of 7 pm and a visit from the Man in Red likely to occur in the first part of the program. But after interval, we’ll see how the grown-ups celebrate once the kids go to bed!

Saturday, 14 December 2019 @ 7:00pm (doors open 6:30pm)

St. Kilda Town Hall

Corner of Carlisle Street and Brighton Road, St Kilda

Tickets on sale now via TryBooking

Tickets start from $22 for adults and $11 for children*
*Ticket prices start at $16 for adults and $8 for children based on D Reserve.

View a copy of the seating plan here.

Our message is simple: anyone is welcome to come and celebrate Christmas with us; you are respected, and you are loved. ‘Carols by Queerlight’ is an out and proud celebration of – and for – the wider DGS family.

Open Rehearsal – Thursday 22 August 2019

August 22, 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.

Melbourne Rainbow Band in rehearsal at the Prahran RSL Hall, Prahran Victoria. - musicians of a concert band in rehearsal

Membership of the band is open to people of almost any musical skill level, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Band endeavors to cater to a wide variety of musical abilities and its members range in skill, from a basic ability to read music to professional musicians and educators. A scholarship is awarded annually within the band to encourage members who are developing their music skills.

The open rehearsal will be held in the Prahran RSL Memorial Hall, High Street on Thursday 22 August 2019.

For more information email membership@mrb.org.au

Date/Time: Thursday 22 August 2019 – 7:30pm
Venue: Prahran RSL Memorial Hall
301 High Street, Prahran

Ice-Capades – 1 June 2019

March 22, 2019

Huddling around warm fires with toasted marshmallows, snow angels and snow men, ice skaters gliding and twirling to beautiful music. It’s time to come with the MRB on a winter IceCapade! Join the MRB for a toasty warm evening reliving the magic of winter through music. Saturday, June 1 @ 7:30pm James Tatoulis AuditoriumMethodist Ladies […]

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Picnic at Forest Glade – 26 January 2019

January 10, 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

January 10, 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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Carols by Queerlight 2018 – St Kilda Town Hall

December 15, 2018

Carols by Queerlight returns to St Kilda Town Hall for 2018 as the Melbourne Rainbow Band presents a fabulous night of celebration and festive entertainment for the DGS community. Hosted by Damian Nicholas and with special guest artists Lisa-Marie Parker, Justin Clausen & Sue Bradley, you’re invited to sing along with The CbQ Singers Choir […]

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City of Yarra – Carols by Candlelight 2018

December 6, 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

October 7, 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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A Journey Through Time and Space – 16 June 2018

June 16, 2018

Are you a space traveller or a time traveller? Join the Melbourne Rainbow Band for our next adventure: A Journey Through Time and Space! Saturday, June 16 @ 7:30pm James Tatoulis Auditorium Methodist Ladies College 207 Barkers Road, Kew ~ $25 Adults / $19 Concession + booking fee Early bird specials if you get in […]

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Open Rehearsal – Thursday 15 February 2018

February 15, 2018

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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