Lakeside Rhythms in the Amphitheatre: 5 sessions and The Sounds of Avalon: Opening Gala

Lakeside Rhythms in the Amphitheatre: 5 sessions

UQ School of Music present performances from Spectrum 2025:

• 11–11:25am Saxophone Sojourns: From Classical to Contemporary

• 11:30–11:55am Clarinet Cosmos: Patterns in Blue

• 12:00–12:25pm Flutes in the Wind

• 12:30–12:55pm Percussion Ensemble

• 1–1:30pm Fanfares and Flourishes: The St. Lucia Brass

Spectrum 2025 (2–4 May) is a vibrant celebration of musical artistry showcasing the breadth of talent within the UQ community. From classical masterworks to contemporary innovations, this festival offers a kaleidoscope of musical experiences across UQ's most captivating spaces.

This year's festival represents the School of Music's commitment to artistic excellence, educational innovation, and meaningful community engagement. Join us for this extraordinary celebration of music's power to transport, transform, and transcend. In embracing spaces and venues across UQ, we are especially happy to be working with partners including the UQ Art Museum and the UQ Alumni Book Fair.

Location: Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre

The Sounds of Avalon: Opening Gala

Friday 2 May 6:30–7:45pm
Location: 172 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia 

The UQ School of Music proudly presents Spectrum, a vibrant celebration of musical artistry showcasing the breadth of talent within the UQ community. From classical to contemporary soundscapes, this festival offers a kaleidoscope of musical experiences across UQ's most captivating spaces.

Be among the first to experience music in the magnificently revitalised Avalon Theatre in St Lucia as the UQ School of Music proudly presents the Spectrum Festival Opening Gala. This landmark event celebrates not only the musical revival of a cherished performance venue but also showcases the remarkable talents of UQ's distinguished staff and outstanding student musicians.