A variety of bands, performers, singers, movers and groovers from the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music at CQU Mackay are pooling their talents in a musical extravaganza known as The Big Night In, the final Conservatorium performance for the year.
left to right Bridgette Muller, David Sanborn and Stan Getz get busy working on the CQCM's Big Night In rehearsals

Derrin Kerr, Lecturer at CQCM's Jazz department, is busy helping students get their acts together, polishing already-formed ensembles and singing groups for a concert that is guaranteed to go off with a bang!

"There's going to be a bit of reggae, country, radio jazz, African music, rock n pop, a jazz orchestra and even a devo band," said Derrin.

The all-star, all-encompassing musical extravaganza will be on at 11am and 8pm on Friday October 12 and from 8pm on Saturday October 13.

Tickets can be purchased by phoning the Con on 4940 7800; Student $5, Friends of the Con and Concessions $10 and Adults $20.

So come along and see the final performance of the Conservatorium students for the year.  It's bound to be a big one!

left to right Stan Getz, Peter Reed, David Sanborn, Jess Sharp and Chris Bampton: classics such as Xanadu are on the song list