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The Silent ANZAC
BOOK ONLINE NOW (Clicking the link above will take you to a list of all events at The Whitehorse Centre. Navigate to “The Silent ANZAC” to book tickets) The Silent Anzac is a unique theatrical experience, performed by the renowned Footscray-Yarraville City Band, that explores the full impact of war on both the participants at the front as well as the people at home. The show reflects on the experiences of four central characters through song, poetry and music as…
Find out more »FYCB Trivia Night
Have you got what it takes to be “Cleverest in the West!?” Join FYCB members/friends/family/fans/groupies for a whirlwind adventure of brain busting trivia! There will be silent auctions, games, prizes, finger food and of course, compulsory fun! Tables of 8 to 10 at $25 per head. Needless to say, it would cost you NOT to buy! Head to www.trybooking.com/VOKB to secure your seats!
Find out more »The Silent ANZAC Farewell Concert
BOOK NOW THIS WILL BE THE FINAL CHANCE TO SEE THE BAND BEFORE THEY EMBARK ON THEIR HISTORIC EUROPEAN TOUR! The Silent Anzac is a unique theatrical experience, performed by the renowned Footscray-Yarraville Band, that explores the full impact of war on both the participants at the front as well as the people at home. The show reflects on the experiences of four central characters through song, poetry and music as well as using the visual elements of historical WW1…
Find out more »The Silent ANZAC – Remembrance Day Performance
BOOK NOW Four archetypal characters, The Mother, The Soldier, The Girl and The Poet face their sternest test during the dark days of the First World War. Will their courage, resolution and faith stand the test of war and bring them through the conflict? A story of loss, sorrow and, ultimately, the forging of a legend. Through the fates of war these archetypal characters form a connection that explores the full impact of war on both the participants at the…
Find out more »An Australian Extravaganza
BOOK NOW Durham University Brass Band along with the Footscray-Yarraville City Band invite you to a night you can’t miss! Durham University Brass Band will welcome you with a medley of classic brass pieces, upbeat swing, and popular tunes. Visiting from Melbourne, Australia, the Footscray-Yarraville City Band will not only be performing alongside Durham University students, but will also regale you with their commissioned piece ‘The Silent ANZAC’, as part of their 2018 European tour in memorial of the First…
Find out more »York Railway Institute Band and Footscray-Yarraville City Band in Concert
CLICK TO BOOK NOW Combined concert with the York Railway Institute Band and Footscray Yarraville City Band (Australia) as part of their european tour of ‘The Silent ANZAC’, featuring a specially commissioned major work recounting the exploits of the Australian submarine HMAS AE2.
Find out more »Joyful! Joyful!
Presented by Play It Forward A spectacular Christmas fundraising concert in support of Choir of Hard Knocks, under the direction of multi award winning conductor Dr Jonathon Welch AM. The star studded cast includes: – Dr Jonathon Welch AM – Choir of Hard Knocks – Liane Keegan Featuring: Footscray-Yarraville City Band conducted by Phillipa Edwards, XL Arts, THECHO!R, Adam Przewlocki, Latrobe Valley Community Choir, Voices of Casey, Choir of Opportunity, All Together Choir, Voices of the Alfred and Western Health…
Find out more »Yarraville Carols in the Gardens
Bring along a picnic, your family and friends to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Yarraville Carols in the beautiful Yarraville Gardens. A family favourite on the Festival City Calendar, this free event will showcase performances by several special guest artists including Opera Singers, who have performed regularly with Opera Australia, Victoria Opera, and Melbourne Opera, including internationally acclaimed Soprano, Margaret Haggart; a mass choir from “The Divine Diva’s of Sunbury”; and the Footscray-Yarraville City Band, Hyde Street Youth Band and Western…
Find out more »Melbourne Zoo Christmas Concert
Come and enjoy an afternoon concert amongst the animals! See Footscray-Yarraville City Band and Western Brass perform as part of the Melbourne Zoo Christmas Concert Series.
Find out more »Yarraville Carols in the Gardens
Bring along a picnic, your family and friends, to celebrate the 26th Yarraville Carols in the beautiful Yarraville Gardens. A family favourite on the Festival City Calendar, the Footscray-Yarraville City Band is excited to welcome back the fabulous Chelsea Plumley for another year as MC at this free event that will showcase performances by several special guest artists including internationally acclaimed soprano Margaret Haggart, multi-award winning vocalist Nina Ferro, performer and musician Andrew Broadbent, as well as a whole host of…
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