Presented by QUEENSLAND YOUTH OrchestraS
QYO Big Band & JMI Jazz Orchestra
Conducted by Bohdan Davison
Three Big Bands, One Unforgettable Night
Join us for a rare convergence of international jazz talent as three exceptional big bands take the stage at the iconic Old Museum Concert Hall. Brisbane's own JMI Jazz Orchestra and QYO Big Band will share the spotlight with Belgium's acclaimed, Interfak Big Band, creating a truly special cross-cultural musical celebration.
This one-night-only event brings together the best of local and international jazz artistry in one of Brisbane's most atmospheric venues.
Experience the power, precision, and passion of three full big bands as they deliver an evening of swing, bebop, and contemporary jazz that promises to be both musically diverse and absolutely electrifying. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness world-class jazz from both sides of the globe under one roof.
JMI Jazz Orchestra - Led by Joshua Hatcher
The JMI Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece big band made of up of students and staff from the Jazz Music Institute. Led by saxophonist and JMI senior lecturer Joshua Hatcher, the JMI Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to the incredible music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and other seminal composers and arrangers of big band music. Through performing the music of these legends gives the students a strong foundation of understanding the breadth of Big Band music. The JMI Jazz Orchestra performs regularly around Brisbane at various locations and community festivals including Big Band Blast and Brisbane Big Band Festival.
INTERFAK Big Band - Led by Professor Bart Preneel
The Interfak Big Band, led by Professor Bart Preneel, began in 1984 as an ensemble for engineering student revues. Since 1986, it has recruited musicians from all faculties at the University of Leuven, Belgium—hence the "Interfac(ultary)" name.
The band regularly tours internationally, having performed throughout Europe, the USA, Rio de Janeiro, and Singapore. Their repertoire spans classical big band (Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller), jazz standards (Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker), contemporary works (Randy Brecker, Pat Metheny, Bob Mintzer), and original compositions by members like Bob Grietens, Karel Goddaer, and Nele Ghijs.
EVENT INFO
Sunday 24 August 2025
Box Office & Foyer 6:30pm
Doors to Theatre 7:00pm
Performance 7:30pm
TICKETS
Adult $25.00 / Door $30.00
Concession/Child $20.00 / Door $25.00
Under 18 welcome with parent/guardian
2% credit card fee applied at check out