Whitney Houston once famously said that children are our future. Taking the pop icon’s words to heart, The Calile Hotel is lending its stage and its support to the next generation of Queensland musicians with a fundraising performance on Monday 24 November.

The premise is simple, really: you get to enjoy a fresh and lively performance by the promising young talents of the Queensland Youth Orchestras (QYO) Big Band whilst simultaneously fostering the state’s cultural future by raising funds for QYO’s first international tour to Japan.

The Queensland Youth Orchestras (QYO) has long been a cornerstone of musical development in the state, offering young musicians aged 12–25 world-class training, performance opportunities and mentorship.

The non-profit ensemble nurtures talent across genres and styles, with the QYO Big Band in particular bringing high-energy jazz and a big-band repertoire to life with precision, flair and youthful drive.

Summed up, it’s a night of good music, good cause, and good company.