The Dates
Date: August 11 -August 20, 2011
Venue: Ekka, RNA showgrounds QLD
Enquiries: Kellie Morgan @ Allans Music + Billy Hyde Fortitude Valley
Phone: (07) 3250 6321
Fax: (07) 3252 1962
Email: kellie.m.brisbane@billyhydemusic.com.au or urbanupbeat@billyhydemusic.com.au
The Events
Urban Upbeat has become a major musical event, showcasing school music ensembles from all over Queensland. More than 3500 instrumentalists perform in front of audiences and a leading commentary panel and provides a forum for schools to exhibit the excellent instrumental programs they have established.
As an extra benefit to the festivities, each school will receive a complimentary CD recording of their performance, each band member will receive a personalised gift and each band will be in the running for trophy prizes in the following categories:
- Most Entertaining Ensemble
- Best Presented Music Programme
Urban Upbeat now at EkkA
We are very pleased and excited to announce our new partnership with the Royal National Agricultural and
Industrial Association of Queensland.
A word from RNA
"The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland is delighted to develop a partnership
with Allans Music + Billy Hyde through Urban Upbeat at EkkA.
The Royal Queensland Show (EkkA) is easily Queensland's biggest and most anticipated event every year. It has
a 132 year tradition of bringing the best agricultural exhibitors to the city to combine with a great entertainment
programme to create a celebration of all that is Queensland.
Exposure in this environment offers participants an experience unparalleled in Queensland. It is anticipated
that through this partnership young musicians will gain experiences beyond just those that are musical, offering
them a personal stake in the tradition that is the EkkA."
2011 Results
- Most Outstanding Ensemble - Iona College Percussion Ensemble
- Most Entertaining Ensemble - Clairvaux Mackillop College M17 Soul Band
- Best Rock Group - Clairvaux Mackillop College M17 Soul Band
- Best Young Ensemble - Robertson SS Choir
- Most Musical Ensemble - The Gap SHS Chamber Strings
- Best Female Musician - Somerville House Stage Band Bass Trombonist
- Best Male Musician - Craigslea SHS Tuba/Bass Saxophonist
- Best Presented Music Programme - Kenmore SHS Symphonic Winds
- Encouragement Award - St Augustine’s College Big Band (Cairns)
- Best Choice Repertoire - Narangba Valley SHS Stage Band
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