Two sets, two different moments. On 9 September 2026, we joined Qantas at its head office for the Spirit of Australia Awards, beginning as an acoustic duo and returning as a trio after the awards.

As a preferred supplier to Qantas, we always enjoy performing for its guests and clients. This was a particularly special occasion, and we were thrilled to be part of it.

The atrium at Qantas head office with Spirit of Australia Awards banners, a red carpet and rows of chairs.
Qantas head office, ready for the Spirit of Australia Awards.

An acoustic welcome

We played as an acoustic duo while guests arrived. Voices and guitar beside the red carpet, with space for those first greetings and conversations.

Guests arriving along the red carpet beneath festoon lights at Qantas head office.
Guests arriving for the evening.
Duke acoustic duo performing beside the red carpet at Qantas head office.
Our acoustic duo set as guests arrived.

The awards

A speaker at a clear lectern in front of the Spirit of Australia Awards screen at Qantas head office.
A moment during the awards at Qantas head office.

Three voices after the awards

After the awards, we returned as a trio featuring three vocalists, bass, guitar and saxophone. The extra voice and instruments gave the celebration a fuller sound as guests mingled, chatted and celebrated.

Duke performing with saxophone, vocals and acoustic guitar as guests mingle at Qantas head office.
The Duke trio performing after the awards at Qantas head office.

We enjoy that shift across an event: an acoustic welcome at the beginning, then a different combination of voices and instruments for what comes next. At Qantas, the trio set accompanied the conversations and celebrations after the awards.

View from behind Duke’s singer and guitarist towards guests mingling under festoon lights.
From the stage, looking out towards guests during the celebration.

Thank you to Qantas for inviting us to share the occasion. It is a relationship we value, and a pleasure to keep making music for your guests and clients.

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