Sunday, 28 October 2007

The UQ BIG BAND at the Brisbane Jazz Club

The BIG Tropical Night at the Brisbane Jazz Club was a great success on Sunday 21 October. The UQ BIG BAND had the crowd on their feet for two powerhouse sets as the highlight of the night.

See highlights of the night on Youtube.

Check this website for more news of the UQ BIG BAND in 2008.

Thursday, 18 October 2007

Showcase Concert UQ Centre - Friday 26 October


The UQ BIG BAND's final concert performance of the year will be the School of Music Showcase Concert at the UQ Centre on Friday 26 October. This concert will be (as its name suggests) a showcase of the different ensembles that perform under the auspices of the School of Music: the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the University Chorale, the UQ Brass Ensemble, the So-la Voce chamber choir and the UQ BIG BAND.

The UQ BIG BAND will be playing two pieces to close the concert. Click here for concert details.

Tuesday, 25 September 2007

The BIG Tropical Night - Brisbane Jazz Club

Coming up ...
On Sunday 21 October 6-9pm, the UQ BIG BAND share the bill with the Tropical Dance Orchestra at the Brisbane Jazz Club, 1 Annie St Kangaroo Point.
$15, members $10.

Two bands for the price of one ...






... and if that's not enough, soak up the atmosphere on the open-air riverside platform and enjoy this stunning view.

Customs House - 26 August 2007


The Customs House Sunday lunchtime concert on 26 August showcased the UQ BIG BAND to a city audience.

Recording Session - 30 May 2007

For the culmination of first semester 2007 the UQ BIG BAND marked the occasion by recording 5 tracks for the promotional CD/EP
Band of Distinction. Watch for its release later in the year.



UQ BIG BAND's first concert


The UQ BIG BAND held its first concert at the School of Music, The University of Queensland on Thursday 3 May 2007.