The Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra was established in the late 1960s and has entertained audiences in Melbourne, regional Victoria, interstate and in concert tours in Japan and in Europe for nearly 60 years. Its players include professional musicians and keen amateur players of mandolins, mandalas, mandocellos, classical guitars and double basses. The orchestra is self funded and has release a number of high quality recordings on CDs which are available for sale at its concerts. The orchestra operates a trust fund for tax deductible donations to assist its operations and the promotion of the mandolin orchestra repertoire.