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Qld Pops: 40th Anniversary NYE Gala Concert

Concert Hall, QPAC

Updated: Dec 31, 2024

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Bid farewell to 2024 in style with a truly special evening at Queensland Pops Orchestra’s 40th Anniversary New Year’s Eve Celebration at Concert Hall QPAC on December 31.

Original picture of Qld Pops Orchestra

Following on from the tradition established 40 years ago by Colin Harper, the beloved orchestra will feature talented Queensland artists along with the fabulous musicians who will make this New Year’s Eve one to remember.

Conductor of Qld Pops Orchestra

Warwick Adeney was a young violinist on the QPAC stage for the first concert in 1984. Patrick Pickett is delighted to welcome him back as guest concert master after a long and distinguished career with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Highland dancers on stage with Qld Pops Orchestra

The artist line up will be: 

Award winning soprano Nina Korbe

Tenor William Bourchier

Chris Williams, internationally recognised Didgeridoo player 

Pipe Major Bruce Grice 

Ozscot Highland Dancers

Voices of Birralee

Borealis Quartet

And joining them will be Special Guest artists, The Borealis Quartet from Canada. One of the most dynamic and exciting world-class ensembles of its generation, The Borealis Quartet has received international critical acclaim for its fiery performances, passionate style and refined musical interpretation.

Singers on stage with Qld Pops Orchestra

With two performances at 5pm and 9pm, sit back and be entertained by another unforgettable night of superlative music performed by the Queensland Pops Orchestra and special guests, and revel in the magic of these New Year's Eve celebrations.

Queensland Pops Orchestra is a valued partner of Must Do Brisbane.com

Queensland Pops Orchestra

40th Anniversary NYE Gala Concert

Concert Hall, QPAC

Melbourne St

Cnr Grey St

South Brisbane  

Dec 31, 2024

5pm + 9pm

$95-$195 + trans fee

136 246

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