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Trivia Night 2023

June 10, 2023

It’s back! After a triumphant return in 2022, the Melbourne Rainbow Band’s legendary trivia night is on once again. Hosted the irrepressible Frock Hudson. Join us to test your grey matter, win fabulous prizes and raise funds for the Melbourne Rainbow Band.

Book a table of six or 8 for a group, or book individual seats and make some new friends.

All proceeds support the Melbourne Rainbow Band to help us keep bringing music to our community.

LOCATION

7:30pm July 1st 2023

Doors open 7:00pm. Trivia starts 7:30pm
No BYO – Drinks available at bar prices (But you are welcome to bring your own snacks)

Prahran RSL Memorial Hall
301 High Street, Prahran Victoria 3181

The Melbourne Rainbow Band is proud to present Gayme On!

Video games have risen to new levels, not only in graphics, but also in providing a musical repertoire that rivals the scores of some of the best Hollywood movies.

Prepare yourselves for exciting thrills and spills, with dragons, danger, mystery, and suspense guaranteed.

Video games not your thing? Don’t panic! You may be surprised to learn that some of your favourite board games also come with their very own tunes…anyone up for a game of chess?

Dust off your last Halloween costume, or start designing that cosplay, and get ready to join us for a wonderous afternoon full of laughter and nostalgia as we journey through the amazing music provided by the world of games.

Oh, and we should mention, there is of course a prize for the best dressed audience members!

Date: Saturday 28 May 2022
Time: 2:30 PM

Venue:
James Tatoulis Auditorium
207 Barkers Road
Kew

Cost:
$20.00 Early Bird until 1 May 2022 (online only)
$25.00 Full Price (online and at the door)
$20.00 Concession (at the door only)

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BYTDQ

More Info: mrb.org.au/mrb-presents-gayme-on/ or contact Rachael Bean – president@mrb.org.au

Open Rehearsal

February 24, 2020

Thursday 12th of March. We are once again holding an open rehearsal. Get your instrument out of the closet and give us a try. 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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Picnic at Forest Glade – 26th January 2020

January 26, 2020

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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Open Connections

November 9, 2019

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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Great Ladies of Song – 21 September 2019

September 21, 2018

Who has never had a crush on a Leading Lady? The Melbourne Rainbow Band and guest artists celebrate these iconic dames of stage and screen through a program of music and song. In our first appearance at the Melbourne Fringe Festival, we are proud to feature the vocal talents of Sue Hingston and Vincent Hooper.  Join us […]

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Carols by Queerlight 2015 – St Kilda Town Hall

December 12, 2015

The Melbourne Rainbow Band and the Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Chorus and Youth Chorus are bringing Christmas back! The Melbourne Rainbow Band and the Melbourne Gay and Lesbian Chorus and Youth Chorus are bringing Christmas back! Saturday 6 November 2014 Saturday 6 November 2014 Queens College – Melbourne University Queens College – Melbourne University 156-292 […]

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Carols By Queerlight Live Streaming

December 6, 2014

If you can’t join us in person for Carols by Queerlight, why not join us online? Carols by queerlight will be live streaming to the world from 7.30 pm this Saturday the 12th of December.  Listen below or at http://mixlr.com/cbq The Melbourne Gay & Lesbian Chorus (MGLC) and the Melbourne Rainbow Band (MRB) proudly present […]

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MRB Trivia night 2014

September 13, 2014

It’s happening again! The Melbourne Rainbow Band Trivia Night is back for 2014. The famous Melbourne Rainbow Band trivia night returns for 2014.  Join us for a fun filled evening, as quiz master Laurie Lane puts you and your friends grey matter to the test. All proceeds go to supporting the Melbourne Rainbow Band. Saturday […]

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“Over the Hills and Far Away” – Gasworks

October 17, 2009

Once upon a time, in a land of ‘Technicolour’ trees and ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ skies, there was a kingdom known as OTHAFA, where good acronyms were in short supply… The 17th October 2009 saw an eager and excited audience follow the Melbourne Rainbow Band on a journey through the mystic lands of OTHAFA. The […]

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