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New Year begins 2012

The band have three Correctional Centres confirmed for the first half of 2012. (see gig guide page)

There will be many opportunities to hear and support the band and it's work at venues in south east Queensland during this time......

The line up to begin the year will be without Dave out the front with Howard and Alan, as he has decided to take a break from the band. OBGB will miss Dave's very active up front role, and wishes him the best as he takes a breather!


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Rockin' the Big House Documentary Now Available

Old Boys Gospel Band has released their long awaited documentary, Rockin' the Big House.

The documentary shares an insight into the lives of this band of musicians and follows them as they take the message of hope and restoration to the gymnasiums of Queensland's Prisons, Church Concerts and Music Festivals.

Band performances included in the documentary: Everybody Gets A Second Chance, Put A Little Love In Your Heart and You Are Not Alone.

Special Features: You Rescued Me Music Clip; God Loves You Music Clip featuring inspirational photographs and famous quotes; and The Nugget.


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Old Boys Gospel Band Newsletter

The Old Boys Gospel Band was formed in late 2006 as a bit of fun, but very soon after sensed a call to perform rock gospel concerts in Queensland prisons.
It’s now 2010 and the band has performed more than 25 concerts in correctional centres from South East Queensland to Maryborough and Townsville in the North, at the invitation of Queensland Correctional Services.

Download the 2010 newsletter to learn more about OBGB and how you can support them.

OBGB Newsletter 2010.pdf

Forming a Band

“So You Want to Form a Band”

A word about the Author.   Howard Smith has been a professional musician for most of his life.

He has toured Australia and New Zealand as bass player for many international entertainers, and has also acquired years of experience as a session musician. He has been the band leader and musical director at several major clubs in NSW and Queensland such as Twin Towns Services Club and the QEII Sports Club in Brisbane.

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