One of the finest military bands in the country makes their return to The Empire for a Christmas special!
This special Christmas performance is not to be missed!
Since its formation in 1949, the Australian Army Band Brisbane has become known throughout Queensland as one of the finest Military Bands in Australia, earning a reputation for its musical excellence and impressive military appearance.
Australian Army Band Brisbane supports the Australian Army and Australian Defence Force units in South East Queensland and regularly supports commemorative activities such as Anzac Day. The Band also performs for the wider community, appearing at public events, major concerts, balls and charity fundraisers. Band members have also deployed on domestic and international operations.
The Band is based on a traditional big-band line up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones and rhythm section, complemented by exciting vocalists. The Band's repertoire ranges from traditional sounds of the big band era, through to exciting arrangements of contemporary rock and pop hits. Enjoying high acclaim wherever they perform, the Australian Army Band Brisbane is a great asset for the State of Queensland and for the Australian Army and has quickly become an audience favorite at The Empire.
Sir Tony Robinson is one of television's best-loved faces, a master storyteller and an award-winning writer, known for creating the iconic Baldrick in Blackadder and presenting 20 seasons of Channel 4's Time Team.
Now, after the staggering success of his sold-out February 2026 tour, Tony returns by popular demand—this time bringing the show to regional Australia and New Zealand, and celebrating a life on stage and screen—sharing stories from his remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut The House of Wolf, an epic tale of Alfred the Great and the bloody birth of England.
Hear behind-the-scenes stories from Time Team, Blackadder, The Worst Jobs in History and beyond – and have the chance to ask Tony anything, from writing his first novel at 78 to why Baldrick still gets the biggest laughs.
