Big Band (BB)
The QYO Big Band was formed in 2000 to undertake tours to Weipa and Far North Queensland sponsored by Bundaberg Sugar and Rio Tinto Alcan (formerly Comalco). The band continues to tour regularly to regional Queensland as well as performing at festivals and a variety of venues in South-east Queensland. Since its establishment, the band has performed at the Darling Harbour Jazz Festival in Sydney, the Winton Outback Festival, Brisbane’s River Festival and the Noosa Jazz Festival.
The average age of members is 19 and in 2010, the band is touring to Blackall, Tambo, Barcaldine, Moranbah and Mackay, in addition to performances in and around Brisbane.

