The Masters Apprentices
The Triffid, 7-9 Stratton Street, 4006 Newstead Directions
Sun 16.08.2026 13:00
The Masters Apprentices, the legendary home-grown Oz rock band spanning more than six decades, return to the stage featuring original 1960s founding members Mick Bower (guitarist and composer) and Brian Vaughton (drums). Vocalist Craig Holden leads the band, with Bill Harrod (bass) and Dan Matejcic (guitar) completing the powerhouse line-up.
For this special Brisbane performance the band will be joined by original songwriter and guitarist Doug Ford, who will make a special guest appearance performing selected songs during the show. This marks the first time the principal songwriters from both eras of the Masters Apprentices will share the stage together.
In the 1960s the Masters Apprentices became a rock’n’roll and rhythm & blues institution alongside The Aztecs, The Loved Ones, The Twilights and The Easybeats, taking Australia by storm. Now, celebrating more than 60 years of music, the band reunites to rock out once again with a repertoire that returns to their original 60s garage band roots.
Hear the early hits penned by Mick Bower including “Living In A Child’s Dream,” “Wars or Hands of Time” and “Undecided,” alongside classic songs written by Doug Ford including “Think About Tomorrow Today,” “Turn Up Your Radio” and “Because I Love You,” and much more.
With both of the band’s defining songwriters appearing on the same stage, this rare performance offers a unique opportunity to experience the full musical legacy of one of Australia’s most important rock bands.
Performers
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The Master's Apprentices
Australian Music Legends The Masters Apprentices founding 1960s members Mick Bower & Brian Vaughton with Craig Holden, Bill Harrod and Dan Matejcic.
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Masters ApprenticesLegendary Oz rock band The Masters Apprentices have a career
spanning over 5 decades. The Masters Apprentices feature 4 original 1960s members including Mick Bower (guitarist and principal composer), Brian Vaughton (drums), Gavin Webb (bass) and Rick Harrison (guitarist). Vocalist Craig Holden upfront, Bill Harrod (Bass) round out the lineup.
In the 60's the Masters became a rock’n’roll/ rhythm and blues institution, taking Australia by storm. Now over 50 years later they reunite to rock out yet again with a brand new repertoire in their original 60's garage band format. It’s the only band from that era still performing major shows.
Over the last 5 decades the legend behind the Masters' songs has grown worldwide. If you see the Masters Apprentices live you will hear the Mick Bower penned early hits such as ‘Living In A Child's Dream’, ‘Wars Or Hands Of Time’ and ‘Undecided’ alongside evergreen hits from the later lineup such as 'Because I Love You' & 'Turn Up Your Radio'.
