Kelvin Grove Wind Orchestra
Brisbane's Most Entertaining Community Wind Ensemble
Experience live performances by Brisbane's friendliest community orchestra,
featuring classical, contemporary, film and popular music. Join us for an upcoming concert!
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2025 Concert Dates:
Concert 1 - 27 April 2pm Sunday - Treasure Hunt
Concert 2 - 31 August 2pm Sunday
Concert 3 - 30 November 2pm Sunday
2026 Preliminary Dates: 26 April, 2 August, 29 November.
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2025 Concert 1
Treasure Hunt!!
2:00pm Sunday 27 April
Treasure Hunt!!
2:00pm Sunday 27 April
@ The Old Museum, 480 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006 - Buy TICKETS here
Expect to be entertained!
Tickets - Adult $30, Concession/Tertiary Students $22.50,
School Students $15, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 kids) $75
Accompanied Children under five are free.
Tickets are available at the door ($35/$25/$20/$80)
KGWO: Music, Community, and Connection
For over 25 years, the Kelvin Grove Wind Orchestra (KGWO) has been a cherished part of Brisbane's musical landscape. We're all about sharing the joy of live music, turning each performance into a true celebration of local talent and community spirit. From collaborating with talented students at St Columba's Honours Program to showcasing local artists, KGWO is committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians and creating welcoming spaces for everyone to enjoy music together.
Why Get Involved with KGWO?
For Music Lovers:
Accessible, Quality Concerts: We believe everyone should experience fantastic live music, which is why we keep our tickets affordable without compromising on quality.
Rich and Varied Programs: Whether you fancy classical masterpieces, beloved film scores, or contemporary favourites, our performances offer something for every musical taste.
For Musicians:
Grow Your Musical Journey: We're always keen to welcome fresh talent, especially young musicians 16 and up, offering a supportive platform to develop your skills.
More Than Just Music: Beyond the notes, you'll find friends here. From rehearsals to post-concert catch-ups and social gatherings, we're a proper musical family.
Make Your Mark: As part of KGWO, you'll contribute to a vibrant organisation that thrives on community spirit and shared passion for music.
For Volunteers:
Be Part of the Magic: From front-of-house to helping backstage, there are heaps of ways to get involved without playing an instrument.
Share Your Skills: Whether you're a whiz at social media, great with spreadsheets, or handy with event planning, your talents can help KGWO thrive.
Flexible Commitment: Pitch in for a single concert or join our regular crew - we appreciate any time you can give to support community music.
Meet Great People: Join our friendly volunteer team and connect with music lovers while contributing to Brisbane's cultural scene.
With around 50 musicians from all walks of life, ages, and backgrounds, KGWO offers a brilliant way to connect with fellow music enthusiasts and make a real difference in our community. Whether you're keen to play, support, or just enjoy a concert – KGWO is your orchestra, bringing the magic of music to Brisbane.
KGWO would like to express our thanks to the students from the St Columba's Honours Program who joined us for our last concert. Everyone enjoyed it so much, we are going to invite them back again for 2025! There is nothing more rewarding than providing performance opportunities to young musicians, and this is a goal KGWO has always held as a core aspiration. This collaboration between KGWO and St Columba's students is yet another example of our orchestra's focus on community inclusion, with guest artists joining us for every concert.
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Parking: Please note that parking is always limited at this venue. Please consider parking at the Gregory Terrace - The Royal International Convention Centre Car Park (600 Gregory Terrace - see map) which has reasonable weekend rates.
Request Disabled or Mobility Impaired Reserved Parking Here - Spaces are limited so please book early. You will be emailed a confirmation of your reserved spot. If you do not receive this please follow-up with us.
Past Concerts - Concert Promo Videos
We are a community-based orchestra of more than 50 musicians. Our ages, professions, and cultural backgrounds vary, but what unites us is a joy of rehearsing and performing a wide range of music for the people of Brisbane and our city’s many visitors. Each of our concerts presents a selection of works based around a theme.
The KGWO sound - brass, woodwind and percussion - is ideal for a variety of musical styles. We perform serious symphonic repertoire, light classical works, contemporary works, and popular pieces. Our goal is to present enjoyable, memorable concerts where the quality of performance, the breadth of music, and the affordability keeps audiences coming back. Our concerts are enjoyed by people of all ages.
KGWO – Celebrating 25+ Years! (2022)
2022 was KGWO’s 25th Anniversary! From humble beginnings as an adult starter band, we have developed into an advanced Wind orchestra. Each year we stage three very well attended concerts that showcase the depth of talent this community orchestra has developed over the years. Join us for a walk down memory lane with a look back in time at all our past concerts!
Interested in joining the orchestra? We are recruiting new players currently at Grade 6 or above. Fill in the form to contact us.
KGWO Online Concert 2020
We did it!!!! A little worse for wear due to the COVID crisis, but.... so very happy to be able to present to you our first and only live concert for 2020, streamed live from The Old Museum in December 2020...
Since 1997, KGWO has been the talk of the town thanks to its wide range of quality, entertaining concerts. As a Community Orchestra, we believe in engaging with the community and embracing the talents of our local aspiring artists. Our goal is to offer audiences a diverse variety of dazzling concerts at very affordable prices. Expect to be entertained!
KGWO 20th Anniversary:
KGWO, arguably one of Brisbane's most successful community wind orchestras, celebrated their 20th anniversary with a sold out performance at The Old Museum on Sunday 10 December 2017. With special guests Julie Lea Goodwin (Principle Soprano at the Australian Opera) and Alex Raineri (renowned pianist) joining then for one performance only, this was a highlight concert for this dynamic local orchestra.
The 450 seat capacity concert hall at The Old Museum sold out early, a testament to the strong and loyal patrons base the orchestra has established. "Usually at this time we would invite Brisbane's music lovers to join us on the day," observed KGWO president Denis Madigan "but we have run out of seats! We do though warmly welcome everyone to join us for our first concert next year which will be themed around sport, to tie in with the Commonwealth Games next year."
KGWO's Musical Director, Dale Hubbard, believes that KGWO's focus on putting on the most entertaining concerts possible remains a key element in the orchestra's success, along with a very dedicated committee and army of volunteer helpers, and a strategic approach to selecting repertoire. "We have created a very unique product, a first class community ensemble."
The orchestra's web site (kgwo.org.au) has a complete history of all past concerts, including downloadable programs, if you want to learn more about the orchestra's road to success.
Kelvin Grove Wind Orchestra has some unique and exciting features:
Our concerts are always very well attended.
Innovative Programming - our concerts feature a mix of classical transcriptions, original band works, contemporary and avant-garde works, musical theatre and comedy items.
The Orchestra rehearses at The Old Museum on Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm throughout the year. If you are interested in joining the Orchestra please contact Dale Hubbard, the Musical Director, on 0403 696 909.