On behalf of the members of the Melbourne Tramways Band, I take pleasure in advising you of the
proposed dates for our seventieth annual season of recitals at Wattle Park. These free public concerts
in Australia’s most significant tramways park, have been sponsored by the successive tramway
operators since their inception in 1940.
As most of you would be aware, Transdev TSL (known as Yarra Trams), was unsuccessful in tendering
for the new franchise to operate Melbourne’s tramway network and control will pass to the
new entity, KDR (Keolis-Downer EDI Rail), from 1 December. I take this opportunity to acknowledge
the band’s appreciation of the terrific support received from Yarra Trams, in actively supporting
the concerts during its tenure over the past decade.
At the time of writing there is some uncertainty on future sponsorship, but we remain optimistic
that KDR will appreciate the significance of the concerts and ensure that this fabulous unbroken
tradition will be maintained. The opening concert in October is presented as part of
Victorian Seniors’ Week, so please come along and show your support for the concerts at this uncertain time.
As always, we thank our regular patrons for their continued support.
I may be contacted by email at exec@ melbtramband.org.au or on mobile 0438 551 475.
Ed Bright
Executive Officer
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MELBOURNE TRAMWAYS BAND
Wattle Park concert dates: 2009/10
Sunday 11 October 2009 ‘And The Band Played On’
Sunday 8 November 2009 ‘Musical Cabaret’
Sunday 13 December 2009 ‘Christmas for the Kids’
Sunday 14 February 2010 ‘Classics With Class’
Sunday 14 March 2010 ‘Stage Sensations’
Sunday 18 April 2010 ‘Spirit of ANZAC’
Catch a Route 70 tram to stop 59, from where a pathway leads directly to the bandstand.
The concerts are all scheduled to commence at 2.30pm – weather permitting. If a concert is to be cancelled, we will advise Parks Victoria by midday and you may check with them on 13 19 63.