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Mornington Christmas Carols - Snapper Point Park 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:06:03 GMT

Mornington Christmas Carols - Snapper Point Part 13th December 2025

Down South Big Band will be playing from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

A selection of Christmas Swing and Vocal items. Band to set up at 6:30 pm

Mornington Winter Music Festival Monday 9th June 2 pm

Tue, 20 May 2025 05:04:58 GMT

https://morningtonmusicfestival.com.au/

Gala Night with Cranbourne Chorale Sunday 8th September 2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 01:52:30 GMT

GALA NIGHT - Down South Big Band with Cranbourne Chorale Sunday 8th September 2024

Concert with Cranbourne Chorale Sunday 8th September 2024

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:56:16 GMT

We will be combining with Cranbourne Chorale on Sunday 8th September - Some combined numbers plus our own brackets.

Mornington Winter Music Festival Monday 12th June 2023

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Date: Monday 12th June, 2023Venue: St Mark’s Uniting Church Hall50 Barkley Street MorningtonTime: 10.30am – 12.30pm ($5.00 entry at the door with Complimentary Tea & Coffee) [...]

Combined 50th and 70th Birthday Party 15th May 2022

Sat, 14 May 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Combined Birthday Party at the Mount Eliza Community Sunday 15th May 2022 - 7 pm to 11pmfor Chrissy Neaves (50th) and Brendan Elliget (70th)... Dress theme was Star Trek or 50s to 70s! [...]

No Playouts during 2020 and 2021 due to COVID 19!

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 14:00:00 GMT

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Rehearsal Schedule 2019

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Proposed Schedule for 2019 - Subject to confirmationSt. Thomas' Anglican Church, Langwarrin at 7:30 pm to about 9:30 pm Sunday 20th January (First Practice of the year)Sunday 17th February Sunday 3rd MarchSunday 17th MarchSunday 7th AprilSunday 28th April Sunday 12th MaySunday 19th MaySunday 2nd JuneSunday 16th JuneSunday 7th July Sunday 21st JulySunday 11th AugustSunday 25th AugustSunday 8th SeptemberSunday 29th September(Saturday 12th October - Baxter [...]

Christmas Party - Tuesday 3rd December 2019

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Christmas Party - Organ SocietyTuesday 3rd December 2019Kingston City Hall(Grand Hall) (TBC)979-985 Nepean Hwy,Moorabbin VIC 31896:00 pm to 10:00 pm am (TBC)[Arrive 5 to 5:30 pm]Playing swing music and Christmas music as well! Dress - all black with RED ties suppliedPlease bring your own BLACK stand and lightParking and access to TBC [...]

Baxter Retirement Village Saturday 12th October 2019

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Baxter Retirement Village (Village Baxter)8 Robinsons RoadFrankston South 3199 Open/Fete Day to raise money for the resident’s activities and equipment.(Playing in the Chapel)Saturday 12th October - Band playing between 10 am and 12:30 pm approximatelyArrive between 9:00 am and 9:30 amDress All BLACK with Red tiesFood and Drinks available on siteCan unload by entering GATE 2Parking best on entry through Gate 1 (See Maps)Click on PHOTOS to enlarge [...]

Bentleigh Club - 80th Birthday - Saturday 8th June 2019

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:00:00 GMT

80th BirthdayBentleigh Club33 Yawla St, Bentleigh VIC 32046:30 pm to 11 pm (arrive by 5:45 to 6 pm)(PAID Job)[Now Confirmed] [...]

Suzy's 50th Birthday Party - Sunday 10th March 2019

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Photos Sunday 10th March7:00 pm to 11 pm(Arrive between 6 pm and 6:30 pm for 7 pm Start)Confirmed (PAID Job)Venue: Frankston Mechanics Institute Hall1A Plowman Pl, Frankston VIC 3199(Enter from Young Street - Plowman Pl. is a one-way road)Dress: All Black with RED ties Click on photos to enlarge [...]

Australia Day Breakfast Saturday 26th January 2019

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Come down South Road towards the Nepean Highway and enter with a left hand turn into 999 Nepean Hwy Service Road. Parking entrance to the side of the main hall... CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE Australia Day BreakfastKingston City Hall(Grand Hall)979-985 Nepean Hwy,Moorabbin VIC 31897:45 am to 10:45 am (Morning!)[Arrive 7 to 7:15 am!]Playing two brackets of 45 mins. 1. 7:45 am to 8:30 am2. 10.00 am to 10:45 amDress - all black with RED ties suppliedPlease bring your own BLACK stand [...]

80th Birthday Party Hastings Marina Restaurant January 1st 2019

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Murray Harris' 80th Birthday PartyTuesday 1st January 20192 pm to 4 pm (Arrive by 1:30 pm)Marina Restaurant & Bar BistroMullet St & Skinner Streets, Hastings VIC 3915ConfirmedSmaller band requiredDress All BLACK - Tie supplied [...]

St Thomas' Market Langwarrin Saturday 17th November 2018

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Playing at St Thomas' MarketLangwarrinSaturday 17th November 20189 pm to approximately 11:30 am(Setup from 8:30 am)Sausage Sizzle for lunch - Tea and Coffee available [...]

Cabaret Night October 2018 with the Frankston Ladies Choir Saturday 20th October

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Saturday 20th October7 pm to 10:30 pm (Arrive by 5 pm for sound check)Mt Eliza Community Centre90-100 Canadian Bay Road ,Mount Eliza 3930 [...]

Swing Service at St. Thomas' Sunday 16th September 2018

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Sunday 16th SeptemberTime: 8:30 am to about 11 pm (Service from 9:30 am) TBC [...]

Combined Rehearsal with EMC Sunday 29th April 2018

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Combined Rehearsal with EMC Sunday 29th April 2018 Rehearsal from 6 pm to 7 pm - Probably no vocals required this night?Mini Concert with students and invited parents from EMC 7:15 pm to 8 pmSupper with Tea and coffee 8 pm to 8:30 pmNormal practice from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm [...]

100th Year of Baxter Celebrations 2018 Sunday 18th March

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Sunday 18th March 2018Baxter Primary SchoolCorner of Baxter-Tooradin and Grant RoadsSee MAP belowAfternoon time-slot 12:30 to 2:00 pm(Arrive 11:45 to 12 noon)Short break at 1:30 pm to cutting cake and short speech[Click on the MAP to enlarge] [...]

St. Thomas' Market 18th November 2017

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 13:00:00 GMT

Playing from about 9 am to 11:30 am outside weather permitting (Inside the church if raining)Arrive by 8:45 am at the latestDress all black with our NEW caps!Free sausage and bread with a can of drink!Confirmed [...]

Concert with Casey Concert Band 29th October 2017

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT

Concert with the Casey Concert BandSt. Margaret's College AuditoriumBerwickEnter via St Margaret's Place (off Melville Park Drive) See MAPS2 pm ConfirmedArrive by 1:15 pm (earlier if you wish)We are playing from 2:10 pm to 2:55 pm)Dress All Black with RED ties suplied [...]

Bayside Presentation Ball Monday 9th October 2017

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 13:00:00 GMT

Brighton International81 Bay Street Brighton, Victoria 3186Monday 9th October 20176 pm to 11 pm(Arrive by 5:45 pm)Paid JobMain Meal and Refreshments suppliedDress: All Black with long RED ties (Supplied) [...]

Heritage Concert with Southern Peninsula Concert Band 17th September 2017

Sat, 16 Sep 2017 14:00:00 GMT

Combined concert with the Southern Peninsula Concert BandSunday 17th SeptemberMemorial Hall. Rosebud (Next to the Band Hall)2:30 pm TBC CANCELLED [...]

Cabaret Night Saturday 9th September 2017 with the Frankston Ladies Choir

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:00:00 GMT

Saturday 9th September7 pm to 11 pm (times TBC)Mt Eliza Community Centre90-100 Canadian Bay Road , Mount Eliza 3930 [...]

Swing Service at St. Thomas 30th July 2017

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:00:00 GMT

Sunday 30th July9:30 am to 11;00 am (Arrive by 8:30 am for sound checkand rehearsal with singers)All Black with Red Ties (Supplied)TBC [...]

St. Thomas' Market Saturday 20th May 2017

Fri, 19 May 2017 14:00:00 GMT

St. Thomas' Market 17th December 2016

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 13:00:00 GMT

Playing from about 9 am to 11:30 am outside weather permitting (Inside the church if raining)Arrive by 8:45 am at the lastestDress all black with our NEW caps!We will play some "Swing" Christmas as well...Free sausage and bread with a can of drink!HAS BEEN CANCELLED Earlier DSBB playout photo at the December market in 2014 [...]

St. Thomas' Market 19th November 2016

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:00:00 GMT

Playing from about 9 am to 11:30 am outside weather permitting (Inside the church if raining)Arrive by 8:45 am at the lastestDress all black with our NEW caps!Free sausage and bread with a can of drink! (Earlier Picture of DSBB at a market in 2006) [...]

Bayside Christian College Deb Ball 3rd October 2016

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 04:31:00 GMT

Brighton International81 Bay Street Brighton, Victoria 3186Monday 3rd October 20166 pm to 11 pmPaid JobMain Meal and Refreshments suppliedDress: All Black with long RED ties (Supplied)[Click on photos to enlarge] [...]

New Caps Have Arrived

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 05:46:00 GMT

http://www.advancedpromotionalclothing.com.au/

Cancelled Practice for Sunday 22nd May

Mon, 23 May 2016 04:30:00 GMT

Practice has been cancelled due to many players unable to make this night. Our next practice will probably Sunday 5th June. TBC [...]

Bayside Christian College Deb Ball 3rd October 2016

Sat, 07 May 2016 04:33:00 GMT

Brighton InternationalMonday 3rd October 20166 pm to 11 pmPaid JobMain Meal and Refreshments suppliedDress: All Black with long RED ties (Supplied) [...]

St. Thomas' Market Saturday 19th April 2015

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 04:31:00 GMT

Playout at St. Thomas' Church Market - Possibly 19th April 20159 am to 11:30 am - Similiar to what we did last December's Christmas Market! [...]

Down South Big Band - News

Mornington Christmas Carols - Snapper Point Park 2025

Mornington Christmas Carols - Snapper Point Part 13th December 2025

Mornington Winter Music Festival Monday 9th June 2 pm

https://morningtonmusicfestival.com.au/

Gala Night with Cranbourne Chorale Sunday 8th September 2024

GALA NIGHT - Down South Big Band with Cranbourne Chorale Sunday 8th September 2024

Concert with Cranbourne Chorale Sunday 8th September 2024

Mornington Winter Music Festival Monday 12th June 2023

Combined 50th and 70th Birthday Party 15th May 2022

No Playouts during 2020 and 2021 due to COVID 19!

Rehearsal Schedule 2019

Christmas Party - Tuesday 3rd December 2019

Baxter Retirement Village Saturday 12th October 2019

Bentleigh Club - 80th Birthday - Saturday 8th June 2019

Suzy's 50th Birthday Party - Sunday 10th March 2019

Australia Day Breakfast Saturday 26th January 2019

80th Birthday Party Hastings Marina Restaurant January 1st 2019

St Thomas' Market Langwarrin Saturday 17th November 2018

Cabaret Night October 2018 with the Frankston Ladies Choir Saturday 20th October

Swing Service at St. Thomas' Sunday 16th September 2018

Combined Rehearsal with EMC Sunday 29th April 2018

100th Year of Baxter Celebrations 2018 Sunday 18th March

St. Thomas' Market 18th November 2017

Concert with Casey Concert Band 29th October 2017

Bayside Presentation Ball Monday 9th October 2017

Heritage Concert with Southern Peninsula Concert Band 17th September 2017

Cabaret Night Saturday 9th September 2017 with the Frankston Ladies Choir

﻿Swing Service at St. Thomas 30th July 2017

﻿St. Thomas' Market Saturday 20th May 2017

St. Thomas' Market 17th December 2016

St. Thomas' Market 19th November 2016

Bayside Christian College Deb Ball 3rd October 2016

New Caps Have Arrived﻿

C﻿ancelled Practice for Sunday 22nd May

Bayside Christian College Deb Ball 3rd October 2016

St. Thomas' Market Saturday 19th April 2015

Swing Service at St. Thomas 30th July 2017

St. Thomas' Market Saturday 20th May 2017

New Caps Have Arrived

Cancelled Practice for Sunday 22nd May