Redland City Bands

Redland City Bands We offer the opportunity for musicians of any age and at any level to play in any of our 5 bands.

New players are welcome at any time.If you play, wind, brass or percussion and are interested in improving your skills and meeting people, come and join us.

We cannot believe it is already September! This month our bands will be working hard behind the scenes to prepare for so...
01/09/2026

We cannot believe it is already September! This month our bands will be working hard behind the scenes to prepare for so many events coming up in October and more into November as well. Keep an eye out for more details including an exciting new event for this year an open rehearsal week 🎵🎶

What an incredible evening! We are still floating on the magic of the music after the incredible Echoes of Home on Satur...
31/08/2026

What an incredible evening! We are still floating on the magic of the music after the incredible Echoes of Home on Saturday night! A huge congratulations to Louise and the Concert Band with the special guests Mirusia , Kristina Newton, Glenn Barry and Aunty Shirley Collins! And of course thank you to all those behind the scenes who made sure this concert was able to come together, all of those helping on the day, and the RADF Grant for ensuring the event was able to come together in the first place.

Many many more photos to come!!!

🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Save $5 on tickets!🎵 Redland City Bands - Echoes of Home: Where Australian stories and homegrown talent...
28/08/2026

🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Save $5 on tickets!

🎵 Redland City Bands - Echoes of Home: Where Australian stories and homegrown talent come together.

Celebrate the extraordinary talent of Redlands Coast with the Redland City Concert Band, conducted by Louise McGill, featuring acclaimed soprano Mirusia, award-winning clarinetist Kristina Newton, didgeridoo artist Glenn Barry, and Pitta Pitta/Kalkadoon Artist and Storyteller Aunty Shirley Collins.

Enjoy a spectacular evening of music, culture and community, including beloved classics, local compositions, and powerful First Nations storytelling.

Final tickets have now been reduced by $5.

Don't miss this special celebration of local artistry and Australian stories.

📅 Sat 29 Aug, 7pm
📍 RPAC, Cleveland
👉 Visit our website for full details www.rpac.com.au/Redland-City-Bands-Echoes-of-Home

This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund which is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Redland City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

We could not do all of these introductions without the fearless leader of the concert band Louise!Currently the Redland ...
28/08/2026

We could not do all of these introductions without the fearless leader of the concert band Louise!

Currently the Redland City Bands Musical Director and Life Member, Louise is a long standing member of the organisation having joined playing clarinet during junior school. She now holds a Master of Music (Conducting) from the University of Queensland and has built a diverse career as a performer, conductor, and educator.

Throughout her long association with Redland City Bands, Louise’s passion for conducting has flourished. After serving as Assistant Conductor and later Conductor of the Wind Ensemble, she was appointed Musical Director and Concert Band Conductor of Redland City Bands in 2025. She has further refined her craft through workshops, masterclasses, and lessons with renowned conductors including Jerry Nowak, Tim Reynish, John Lynch, Ralph Hultgren, and Rob McWilliams.

Beyond her work with Redland City Bands, Louise teaches at a Brisbane high school, where she is a multi-instrumental teacher, classroom music teacher for both junior and senior students, and conductor of the school’s concert band. She has also been the musical director for several school musicals and is deeply committed to fostering a love of music in young musicians.

As a performer, Louise has appeared on stages across Brisbane, including the Powerhouse and Riverstage, and continues to perform with one of Australia’s premier concert bands, the Queensland Wind Orchestra.

Come along and experience the magic brought by Louise and the RCB concert band tomorrow night! https://www.rpac.com.au/what-s-on/all-events/redland-city-band-echoes-of-home/

We have many talented people amongst our midst at the Redlands City Bands including Dr David Salisbury. Many of you will...
27/08/2026

We have many talented people amongst our midst at the Redlands City Bands including Dr David Salisbury. Many of you will know David from all of his jazz banding over he years, but many may not know he is a man of many talents one of which is composition of not only jazz music but an array of instrumentation! His piece Brolga Dreamtime will be a feature during the Echoes of Home program.

A bit about David, he is a graduate from Berklee College of Music in Boston USA. At Berklee he studied with some of the world’s most notable jazz musicians. Additionally, David studied for two years at the Boston Conservatory of music as a composition and saxophone student.

In addition to his Bachelor of Music with Honours in Jazz Composition and Arranging he has earned a Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology from San Diego State University, a Graduate Diploma in Secondary education from University of Western Sydney and a PhD in Ethnomusicology from University of New England. For his doctorial studies he conducted fieldwork in West Sumatra recording over 65 traditional ensembles in 1984. As an ethnomusicologist his expertise is in music from Indonesia.

David began his teaching career in 1984 at Berklee College of Music and since then has worked in a number of schools, colleges, TAFE Victoria and New South Wales and university, teaching multi instrumental music tuition, composition, arranging, music technology, film scoring and ethnomusicology.

Don't miss out on experiencing the magic of the Brolga Dreamtime so make sure to grab your tickets now!https://www.rpac.com.au/what-s-on/all-events/redland-city-band-echoes-of-home/
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As we countdown the last few days until Echoes from Home, we have a few more introductions to make starting with some of...
26/08/2026

As we countdown the last few days until Echoes from Home, we have a few more introductions to make starting with some of our composers!

First up is Amy whose piece Echoes of Celebration will be making its debut!

A bit about Amy, she is a Brisbane-based composer and trumpeter currently completing the final year of a Bachelor of Music (Composition) at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, where she studies composition under the tutelage of Dr Erik Griswold. Her work is distinguished by expressive musical storytelling and imaginative orchestration, creating engaging musical narratives that resonate with performers and audiences alike.

Writing for a variety of instrumental ensembles, Amy is particularly interested in exploring the expressive possibilities of acoustic instruments and creating music that is both artistically compelling and rewarding to perform.

Amy's broader musical experience has fostered a strong understanding of ensemble writing and instrumental technique, enabling her to compose confidently across diverse performance settings. She values collaboration throughout the creative process and is committed to writing music that encourages meaningful artistic engagement.

As she completes her undergraduate studies, Amy continues to refine her compositional voice while seeking opportunities to collaborate with performers and ensembles. She hopes to create music that is both expressive and memorable, inviting performers and audiences alike to connect through compelling musical storytelling.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to hear this debut composition so make sure to grab your tickets now! https://www.rpac.com.au/what-s-on/all-events/redland-city-band-echoes-of-home/

To round out July, the first of the Friday Night Concert series, the Winter Collection, was held featuring the Wind Ense...
24/08/2026

To round out July, the first of the Friday Night Concert series, the Winter Collection, was held featuring the Wind Ensemble and Beginner Concert Band. A fantastic concert from both bands with so much more to look forward to for the rest of the year 🎵🎶

Last month, the RCB Beginner Concert Band finally made the trip "overseas" to Macleay Island to play alongside the SMBI ...
23/08/2026

Last month, the RCB Beginner Concert Band finally made the trip "overseas" to Macleay Island to play alongside the SMBI Concert Band! The island put on some fabulous weather and what a treat to be out in the meadow for an afternoon of tunes from both bands 🎵🎶🛥️🚣‍♀️

Last but certainly not least is internationally acclaimed soprano Mirusia.Mirusia is a Redlands local, she graduated wit...
21/08/2026

Last but certainly not least is internationally acclaimed soprano Mirusia.

Mirusia is a Redlands local, she graduated with distinction from Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium and, at just 21, became the youngest-ever recipient of the Dame Joan Sutherland Opera Award. Soon after, she rose to international prominence as the star soprano with André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, performing before royalty, world leaders, and millions of concertgoers. Featured on more than 20 million records worldwide, Mirusia has achieved success both alongside Rieu and as a celebrated solo artist.

Recognised by ARIA as Australia’s leading Classical Crossover artist, her recordings have reached #1 across multiple ARIA and AIR charts, spanning Pop, Classical Crossover, Jazz & Blues, and Music DVD categories. Her accolades include Platinum and Gold Album Sales Awards, an ARIA #1 Award, and two Hollywood Music in Media Awards (2022 and 2024).

Named Redlands Citizen of the Year in 2024 and a Queensland nominee for Australian of the Year, Mirusia’s repertoire spans operas, musicals, and oratorios. She has collaborated with renowned artists including The Seekers, The Wiggles, Nana Mouskouri, José Carreras, and Sir Anthony Hopkins.

Passionate about the transformative power of music, Mirusia also serves as International Ambassador for Don Spencer’s Australian Children’s Music Foundation, the Redland Foundation, and as Prima Ambassador for Silver Memories.

Don't miss out on your chance to see Murisua sing alongside our RCB musicians so grab your tickets now! https://www.rpac.com.au/what-s-on/all-events/redland-city-band-echoes-of-home/
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Meet Aunty Shirley Collins, the next of our special guests for Echoes of Home!Aunty Shirley, who signs her artwork as Yu...
20/08/2026

Meet Aunty Shirley Collins, the next of our special guests for Echoes of Home!

Aunty Shirley, who signs her artwork as Yumala, is a proud Aboriginal artist of Kalkadoon (Mount Isa) and Pitta Pitta (Boulia, Queensland) heritage, with strong ancestral ties through her grandmothers to the Northern Territory. Yumala, meaning ‘eldest sister’ in the Pitta Pitta language, reflects her role as a cultural mentor and knowledge sharer.

With over 30 years of professional arts practice, Shirley’s work is grounded in culture, healing, storytelling and community connection. After being placed in an orphanage from age five to fourteen, she later returned to Country where she reconnected with her father and learned cultural knowledge, bush life and bush tucker traditions which continue to inform her visual storytelling.

In her words, "My art is about honouring my Ancestors and keeping culture strong. I paint the journeys of my people, the strength of survival, and the healing that comes through culture and creativity. My work is about passing knowledge to the next generations and showing that art can be a pathway for identity, pride and healing."

Come long to Echoes of Home to enjoy the storytelling from Aunty Shirley alongside the Didgeridoo from Glenn Barry for a powerfull Dreamtime story put to music. Grab your tickets now so you don't miss out!

https://www.rpac.com.au/what-s-on/all-events/redland-city-band-echoes-of-home/

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