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M E G A B A N D 2 0 2 6

what

where

where

MEGABAND 2026 was our first attempt to bring band students from different schools across South East Queensland together in a non-competitive setting... offering something different to Eisteddfods and Festivals. The goal was to create Australia's largest school Concert Band.

where

where

where

The amazing Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre (QSAC) Stadium has been home to Commonwealth Games, international athletics meets, and even rock acts like AC/DC, Guns 'n Roses, and Michael Jackson. The Western Stand of the stadium allowed for shade, break-out rooms, and a decent acoustic.

why

where

why

  • To encourage memorisation
  • To strengthen connections between schools
  • To celebrate music-making without rankings or trophies
  • To offer students from smaller regional schools the chance to perform in a large ensemble

SNAPSHOTS FROM MEGABAND 2026


    MEGABAND 2026

    Short sample of the 2026 event

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