Musical Concert in Queen Street Mall

Sit back, relax, and enjoy your Saturday afternoon to the beautiful live sounds of some of Brisbane’s best orchestras and bands. Italian Week is holding a free Musical Concert in Queen Street Mall on the 29th of May, which features performances by the Queensland Youth Orchestra - Junior String Ensemble, the Brisbane Municipal Concert Band and the Brisbane Symphonic Band.

From 2:30 to 3:10
The Junior String Ensemble was formed in 1975 as a training group for string players aged up to 15 years. With 70 players aged from 9 to 15, the ensemble teaches members the skills of ensemble playing and orchestral discipline before they proceed to the other QYO orchestras.

From 3:30 to 4:15
Brisbane Municipal Concert Band is Brisbane's oldest continuously playing community concert band. Formed in 1903, they have a rich history of entertaining the people of Brisbane.

From 4.30pm to5.30pm
The Brisbane Symphonic Band is one of Brisbane's premier community bands with origins that date back to 1976. The band, currently conducted by Stefanie Smith, regularly performs in own series concerts, at local and international festivals and as part of the Brisbane City Council's Bands in the Park program.

The Musical Concert in Queen Street Mall promises to be an entertaining event, and one that you shouldn’t miss!

Where: Queen Street Mall Stage

When: Saturday 29th of May
• Queensland Youth Orchestra - Junior String Ensemble: 2:30-3:10
• Brisbane Municipal Concert Band: 3:30-4:15
• Brisbane Symphonic Band: 4.30pm-5.30pm

More Information: FREE EVENT- No booking required

Brisbane Municipal Concert Band

For more than a hundred years, thousands of locals have come together to share a passion for making music.

Brisbane Municipal Concert Band is Brisbane's oldest continuously playing communiy concert band. Formed in 1903, they have a rich history of entertaining the people of Brisbane in parks and gardens, street festivals and community events as well as an historical association with the Brisbane City Council and the RSL. Under the direction of David Jones, Brisbane's oldest community ensemble has become a vibrant and energetic band of musicians who range in age from 17 to 75 years of age and come from all walks of life. During the week, members of the Brisbane Municipal Concert Band work as doctors, accountants, engineers, lawyers and teachers, but on weekends they like to entertain people with their musical talents.