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Picnic at Forest Glade 2018

January 26, 2018

This Australia Day, pack the car for a drive in the country and join members of Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ 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. Date/Time: Friday 26 January 2018 – 10am to 4pm Venue: Forest Glade […]

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Carols by Queerlight 2017 – St Kilda Town Hall

November 8, 2017

  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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An invitation to join the CbQ Singers for Carols by Queerlight

November 3, 2017

Carols by Queerlight returns to the St Kilda Town Hall in 2017, 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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City of Yarra – Carols by Candlelight 2017

November 1, 2017

The MRB is absolutely thrilled to be part of the City of Yarra Carols by Candlelight concert again this year! When: Thursday 8 December 2017, 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 the acclaimed Australian Girls’ […]

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Human; Nature

May 27, 2017

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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MRB Trivia Night 2017

March 25, 2017

It’s happening again! The Melbourne Rainbow Band Trivia Night is back! The famous Melbourne Rainbow Band trivia night returns for 2017.  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 25th March 2017 […]

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Open Rehearsal 2017

February 16, 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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Pride March 2017

January 29, 2017

The MRB, along with the members of Melbourne’s GLBTI communities will take to the street to show our pride at the 20th annual Pride March. 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!  […]

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Australia Day Picnic 2017

January 26, 2017

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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Concert proceeds presented to VAC / PLC

January 5, 2017

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 […]

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