Regional Concerts & Events
#Our 3 Pillars
Education
The benefits of music education in formative years can be lifechanging.
QSO is dedicated to providing opportunitiesfor Queensland children to experience their state orchestra.
Health and Wellbeing
Music is powerful – we are passionate about providing hope, health and happiness in our communities through music.
First Nations
QSO has had a long and valuable history of working with First Nations artists. Culture is at the core of who we are, QSO finds a natural alignment with and significance in First Nations cultures.
#Our 2024 Regional Concerts & Events
#Regional Touring Program 2024-2028
#Enriching Queensland through music.
Queensland’s state orchestra will provide a significant investment in regional Queensland through the delivery of education and large-scale community concerts. Touring Queensland as a full orchestra comprising up to 60 musicians, QSO will travel to four major cities and one outback location each year, inviting schools and communities from neighbouring areas to travel to hear the orchestra. This Residency Model will ensure that many thousands of regional and remote Queenslanders are given an opportunity to experience their state orchestra live. This city-led approach works with multiple stakeholders: Arts Queensland, regional mayors, councils, economic development agencies, local leaders, local festivals and events, businesses (SME and corporate), state tourism bodies and philanthropists. The multi-year strategy aims to unlock the value of community-wide engagement, and to evaluate the economic, social and educational impact of QSO in Queensland communities.
Dates for CMRT 2024, Gladstone GEM 2024 and St. George concerts will be announced soon.
#QSO Education Program
In partnership with Advance Queensland and Frazer Family Foundation.
#Our Partners
Frazer Family Foundation
The Birtles Family Foundation
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Townsville Civic Theatre | City of Townsville
Northern Australian Festival of Arts
Douglas Shire Council
Carnivale Port Douglas
