QYO Big Band (BB)
Conductor Burke Turner


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.


Big Band Tour 2010: Regional Queensland
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Tuesday 13 July
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2.00 to 2.40pm
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Blackall Schools Concert
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Wednesday 14 July
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| 2.00pm to 2.45pm | School concert at Tambo Shire Hall | |
| 6.30pm | Concert at Tambo Shire Hall | |
| Thursday 15 July | ||
| 7.00pm | Concert at Blackall Cultural Centre | |
| Friday 16 July | ||
| 2.00pm-2.45pm | School Concert at Barcaldine State School | |
| 6.00pm-8.00pm | Concert in Barcaldine: main street in front of Tree of Knowledge | |
| Sunday 18 July | ||
| 7.00pm – 9.00pm | Concert at Moranbah Community Centre | |
| Monday 19 July | ||
| 9.30am–10.15am | Schools Concert at Moranbah Community Centre | |
| Tuesday 20 July | ||
| 7.00pm to 8.30pm | Concert at Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre North Foyer |


Big Band Tour 2010: Regional Queensland Posters



