By Ashlee Simpson • President Above: The Lara Big Band pictured with Community Bank Lara District Board Chair Andrew Hillard at the Rosewall Community Centre Lara Open Day, Saturday 23 May 2026. In April 2026, Community Bank Lara District granted the Lara Big Band with the funds to undertake a series of targeted equipment upgrades […]
By Cameron Anderson • President The Lara Big Band is excited to announce several new additions to our music library, made possible by the generosity of Bellarine Hearing! With their support, we have purchased a fresh collection of Christmas music that will be the heart of our festive performances this year and well into the
By Cameron Anderson • President The Lara Big Band is gearing up for a busy festive season, with several performances across the region to spread holiday cheer through big band music. Formed in 2023, the Lara Big Band is a community ensemble that brings together musicians from across Geelong and surrounding areas. The band plays
By Cameron Anderson • President The Lara Big Band, a young and growing community jazz orchestra, proudly announces the generous support it has received from the Community Bank Lara District. This grant, worth almost $6,000, has come at a pivotal time as the band approaches its one-year anniversary and continues to welcome new talent from
