Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra

Entry to the BPO is by audition and it is the only community orchestra within the city that rotates guest conductors by invitation rather than establishing a permanent music director.

The members are involved voluntarily in all facets of the organisation such as concert production, marketing and promotion, auditions, and social events.

[citation needed] In addition to performing in its own right, the orchestra has also appeared in many popular music festivals.

In May 2021, the ensemble performed with the Synthony touring show at the Brisbane Riverstage.

In April 2022, the Ensemble premiered Queensland's first performance of Shostakovich's Symphony number 4.

An orchestra sits on stage in a large hall. Behind them are choristers in the stands. There is a large pipe organ at the rear.
The BPO rehearsing on stage with Brisbane Chorale for a production of Verdi's Requiem.