Lawchestra performing at Brisbane City Hall on Sunday 7 June 2026. Conductor: Greta Hunter

Queensland Law Orchestra

Queensland Law Orchestra (‘Lawchestra’ or ‘LawchestraQ’) is a symphony community orchestra organised by the TLF Creative, comprising law students, solicitors, barristers and other members of the legal profession in Brisbane. It rehearses fortnightly at the beautiful Old Museum Building in Bowen Hills. Concerts are held regularly throughout the year. It is an inclusive orchestra, with musicians of all abilities and skill levels in which we perform a variety of repertoire, from fan favourite classical pieces, to modern soundtrack scores from films and musicals and more.

We also provide opportunities for smaller chamber groups to perform at industry events.

CONCERTS

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bands in parks: Dances, Dreams & Distant shores

Sunday 27 September 2026, 2pm | Brisbane City Hall, Main Auditorium

See the Brisbane City Council’s event page ‘Bands in Parks: Dances, Dreams & Distant Shores’ for further details.

Embark on a musical journey across continents, cultures, and imaginations in Dances, Dreams & Distant Shores. From the lively Celtic melodies of Anderson's Irish Suite and the fiery energy of Bizet's Farandole and Brahms' beloved Hungarian Dances, this program celebrates music inspired by place and tradition.

The concert then travels further afield with Copland's evocative Variations on a Shaker Melody and Gershwin's vibrant work of An American in Paris, capturing the sounds and spirit of America and Europe alike. The enchanting world of Howl's Moving Castle revives cinematic magic on the stage before Tchaikovsky's timeless Swan Lake concludes the evening with elegance, romance, and grandeur.

We would love for you to come to Brisbane’s City Hall at 2pm on Sunday 27 September as the Lawchestra puts on a captivating display of folk traditions, unforgettable melodies, and musical storytelling!

This is a free event, proudly supported by Brisbane City Council’s Bands in Parks program. The concert is free but if you would like to sit and sip with a glass of wine and cheese plate, or enjoy afternoon tea and cake, then it is just $12 per person. Bookings can be made by calling the Brisbane City Hall Concierge Desk on + 61 457 068 055.

2026 CONCERT DATES

Sunday 19 April 2026 at 3pm - Suits and Scrubs, joint concert with Queensland Medical Orchestra (QMO), Edmund Rice Performing Arts Centre.
Sunday 7 June 2026 at 2pm - Bands in Parks: Once upon a Symphony, Brisbane City Hall, Main Auditorium.
Sunday 27 September 2026 at 2pm - Bands in Parks: Dances, Dreams & Distant Shores, Brisbane City Hall, Main Auditorium.
Saturday 5 December 2026 at 7pm - Eighth Annual Finale Concert, Concert Hall at Old Museum Building, Bowen Hills.

GALLERY

ANNUAL CONCERTS

We perform up to 4 concerts per year.
Since 2019, we have held our Finale Concert in November or December in the Old Museum Building Concert Hall. Since 2022, our ensembles have performed Sunday afternoon concerts at Brisbane City Hall and Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens as part of Brisbane City Council’s ‘Bands in Parks’ program, with the support of MetroBands.
In April 2024, we performed in a joint concert with the Queensland Medical Orchestra (QMO), an event with an audience of over 700 people. Musicians of the legal profession and medical profession combined to promote mental wellbeing, where proceeds of the concert was donated to the charity Letters of Hope.

CHAMBER GROUPS

We have a number of chamber groups available for hire, including our string quartet and wind quintet.
Our chamber groups have performed at a number of events including the Legal Profession Breakfast in support of Women’s Legal Service Queensland, QLS Legal Profession Dinner & Awards, UQ Justice and the Law Society Gala, UQ Pro Bono Centre's 10th Anniversary event & Pride in Law's Annual Address. Informally, we also encourage our members to get involved in forming their own small ensembles.
Contact us at creative@thelegalforecast.com to find out more about hiring our ensembles.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Lawchestra is for lawyers, law students and others associated with the legal profession in Brisbane. The legal industry is stressful, so TLF Creative gives you the opportunity to take a break from the stress of work and express your musical and artistic talents alongside like-minded professionals and law students.

What skill level is required?

We are seeking musicians of all abilities and skill levels (especially any additional string, brass and percussion players), so don’t be afraid if you haven’t picked up your instrument for a while! We do not hold any auditions.

Non-legal professionals and non-law students are welcome!

A few of our members are ‘friends of the law’ - those who are not part of the legal profession nor a law student. We also welcome those who are interested in playing as part of a community orchestra generally - and we’re particularly looking for additional brass players!

When can I join?

You are welcome join our rehearsals at any time. The initial two rehearsals you attend are free, followed by a low annual membership fee, so come along anytime to try out! We rehearse fortnightly from February to November at the Old Museum Building in Bowen Hills, with additional rehearsals to the lead up of a concert. If you are interested in joining Lawchestra’s rehearsals, or staying up to date on our events and future music or arts initiatives, please fill out the Expression of Interest Form - click the “Join Us” button below.

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WHAT IS TLF CREATIVE?

TLF Creative is an Orchestra and Arts based group that provides an inclusive and creative space for legal professionals, established with the assistance of our patron, the Hon. Anthe Philippides, formerly a Judge of the Queensland Court of Appeal.
The legal industry is stressful, so TLF Creative gives you the opportunity to take a break from the stress of work and express your musical and artistic talents alongside like-minded professionals. Our goal with TLF Creative is to foster collaboration, promote positive mental health and enable creative and talented legal professionals to meet socially, on a regular basis, and collectively pursue musical goals.

Contact us

If you have any questions or are interested in collaborating with us, please get in touch at creative@thelegalforecast.com. Give us a follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay tuned!

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