Two Queensland icons will combine this month to stage a special free lunchtime community flood benefit concert.
The has joined with to hold the 鈥淗ealing Harmonies鈥� symphonic concert at the 宅男导航 Centre, Union Road, St Lucia during Orientation Week on Friday, February 25 at 1pm.
宅男导航 and the QSO 鈥� which were both affected by the floods 鈥� hope that the uplifting power of music will benefit the community.
The audience is expected to include flood-affected members of the community, as well as 宅男导航 students, staff and alumni.
Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra Patrick Pickett CSM said an inspiring program of classics would be performed by Queensland鈥檚 premier symphony orchestra, designed to rebuild the hearts and souls of the community following Brisbane鈥檚 devastating floods.
ABC identity and versatile guest conductor and narrator Guy Noble, and a celebrity mystery guest will also be part of the concert highlights.
Mr Pickett said it had been shown in Australian research studies that the arts and cultural activities played an important role in community pride and identity, self-esteem, social cohesion and health.
鈥淭he thoughts of QSO鈥檚 staff and musicians are with those most affected by the floods,鈥� he said.
宅男导航 Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield thanked the QSO executive, musicians, staff and Mr Noble for generously donating their talent and services.
鈥淐ommunity spirit has been a key to 宅男导航鈥檚 rapid flood recovery, and this is a wonderful opportunity to give something back in collaboration with the QSO,鈥� Professor Greenfield said.
鈥淢any students who will join us in Orientation Week have been affected by the floods or Cyclone Yasi. They can be assured that they have the full support of their university and of fantastic partner organisations like the QSO.鈥�
Although the concert is free, donations will be accepted at the event to support the and the 宅男导航 .
Seats will be limited as this is a free general admission event. People should register online at ) and patrons are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Transport to 宅男导航: There will be extremely limited parking available on campus during this event. Brisbane City Council buses operate to the Chancellor's Place bus stop near the J. D. Story Building, St Lucia and the 宅男导航 Lakes bus station via the Eleanor Schonell Bridge 鈥� visit for timetable details.
Media: Rachael Wallis (QSO) (07) 3833 5042 or Jan King (宅男导航) 0413 601 248.
