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Bands in Parks performs at UQ Amphitheatre.As the sun sets and the shadows grow long, join us for a frightfully fun Halloween concert packed with spooky sounds, magical melodies and monstrous musical favourites! Bring your family, don your best costume and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun.Brisbane Municipal Concert Band 4:30-5:30pm Followed by the UQ Big Band will warm up the UQ sound shell by the lake.Enjoy this free, all-ages event in an late afternoon of music and family fun. With food vendors on hand to satisfy your afternoon cravings plus free face painting and lawn games for the kids, it's the perfect way to enjoy a sunny late-spring afternoon.Location: UQ Amphitheatre, UQ Lakes, University Drive, St Lucia.
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