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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.

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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

Melbourne Rainbow Band Presents – Just Dance!

February 27, 2023

The Melbourne Rainbow Band (MRB), under the baton of Music Director Tracy Videon, is proud to present “Just Dance”, a foot-stomping performance that will have you moving to the beat. 

We have put together an incredible selection of concert music that will take you everywhere and every when. Get Jiggy with an Irish Riverdance. Or perhaps musicals are your thing?  We also have the classics Satiric Dances, the famous wind band composition by Dello Joio, the Snowflakes Waltz from the Nutcracker. With a touch of Hairspray, Strictly Ballroom, or Gangnam Style we have something for everyone. 

Hosted by the sunny and effervescent Kirsty Webeck, this once only performance will be an event not to be missed. Come out and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, dancing, and community in the spirit of love, acceptance and connections. 

  • When: 2.30pm Sunday 21 May 2023
  • Where: St Kilda Town Hall (99A Carlisle Street St Kilda) 
  • Price:
    • $20 Early bird till May1st (online) 
    • $25 Full Price
    • $20 Concession  
  • Tickets: trybooking.com
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Summer Season 2023!

January 14, 2023

Welcome to 2023! It’s officially our favourite time of year…Midsumma!! As always, its a busy two months – here’s what we have planned: 22 January – Midsumma Carnival: See us on the main stage between 1:30pm and 2:00pm, and then listen out for us as we roam the grounds playing more music! 2 February – […]

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Carols by Queerlight Returns!

November 5, 2022

It’s that time of year again! Saturday, December 10 @ 7:00pm (Doors open @ 6:00pm) St Kilda Town HallCorner of Carlisle Street and Brighton Road, St Kilda Carols by Queerlight is back to help you see out 2022.  Join the Melbourne Rainbow Band, along with our special guests and seasonal choir – the CbQ Singers – […]

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Together We Were Well and Truly Heard

November 2, 2022

Wow, what an amazing afternoon. We couldn’t be more proud of both ourselves and our talented friends at Kyneton Rainbow Voices, Castlemaine Pride, and shOUT Youth Chorus! All that hard work paid off and we successfully juggled watching two conductors to pull off one of our most exciting (and daunting) performances yet. A huge thank […]

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Together, We Are Heard! – Tickets!

September 25, 2022

Ticketing is officially live! We can’t wait for everyone to join us for our biggest collaboration yet – hint: start practicing your vocal warmups so you’re ready to sing along… Book today!! https://bit.ly/3QMTj1Q

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MRB Presents – Together, We Are Heard!

September 4, 2022

In what is perhaps our most ambitious collaboration yet, the Melbourne Rainbow Band is excited to announce Together, We Are Heard! What started as a mid-lockdown dream has finally become a reality, and we cannot wait to be joined on stage by not one, but three LGBTQ+ choirs: shOUT Youth Chorus, Rainbow Voices Kyneton, and […]

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MRB at the Victorian Pride Centre!

August 15, 2022

Join your favourite Rainbow Band in their first ever performance within the Victorian Pride Centre! Featuring vocalist, Campbell Reither, and soloist, Damien Hickey (aka Mr Australasia Bear 2022) on Tuba. This Sunday afternoon will certainly be sizzling, can’t wait to see you all dancing along to your favourite tunes! (there might be some YMCA, maybe […]

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Trivia Night 2022

August 9, 2022

Oh trivia how we have missed thee! After almost 5 years, our annual trivia night was a huge success, stretching brains and stimulating community generosity. The night was hosted by the fabulous Frock Hudson and saw a room full of rainbow folk, friends and family duking it out for the ultimate trivia trophy. Pop culture, […]

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It’s Fundraising Time!

June 7, 2022

THE MELBOURNE RAINBOW BAND PRESENTS: TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30pm 5 August 2022 Doors open 7:00pm. Trivia starts 7:30pm No BYO – Drinks available at bar prices (But you are welcome to bring your own snacks) Hosted by, Dean Arcuri – entertainer, journalist, photographer, community darling, and all-round busy homosexual, as he tests our grey matter in […]

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