AboutClaire Matthews, Author at The Creative Issue
Claire Matthews
I am an avid reader and storyteller, and have always had a love for words. Since scrawling out stories from an early age, I have dreamed of becoming a published author. When not writing, editing or journaling, I am a keen violinist, classical music lover, and a member of a youth orchestra. Whether I’m jamming to the beat or splashing paint on canvas or clicking the shutter and seeing the world through the viewfinder, I always keep my spark alive.Painting with Beats with Tom Thum + Gordon Hamilton
July 28, 2020 | Claire Matthews
We had a chat with composers Tom Thum and Gordon Hamilton on their process, inspirations, and releasing their first EP.
‘Thum Prints’ with Tom Thum + QSO LIVE at Powerhouse
July 27, 2020 | Claire Matthews
The long wait for live music is over and Queensland Symphony Orchestra, together with beatbox artist Tom Thum, are ready to reconnect with audiences.
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Circa Cartwheels Back On Stage
July 20, 2020 | Claire Matthews
After 19 weeks away from the stage, Circa Contemporary Circus is returning, with sold out performances at Brisbane Powerhouse’s Lights On and HOTA’s Fireside.
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Festival Prelude: Australian Festival of Chamber Music Goes Digital
July 16, 2020 | Claire Matthews
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music has announced a three-day online festival, Festival Prelude, from 7-9 August, to keep the chamber music flowing. Read More
Masterclasses with Double Bass boss Phoebe Russell
July 10, 2020 | Claire Matthews
QSO’s Principal Double Bass, Phoebe Russell, has taken her teaching to a global scale. Phoebe has been presenting double bass masterclasses via Zoom, for more than 200 participants from all over the world. Read More
Brisbane Baroque Players Present ‘Telemania’ LIVE Concert
July 9, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Brisbane Baroque Players will return to the stage for a special socially-distanced concert on Sunday 12 July, featuring works by Georg Philipp Telemann. Read More
Song of Endurance: Opera Queensland with Patrick Nolan
July 6, 2020 | Claire Matthews
How are arts companies enduring their prolonged closures and performances restrictions? We asked Patrick Nolan to fill us in. Read More
School Holiday Sugar High with Opera Queensland’s Hansel and Gretel
July 4, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Looking for some magical performances to keep the kids entertained these holidays? Opera Queensland’s Hansel and Gretel has you covered. Read More
Composer Francesca Brzoskowski on Topology’s Launchpad Mentorship
July 1, 2020 | Claire Matthews
For emerging composers in this fragile music industry, innovative quintet Topology have announced their Launchpad mentorship program for 2020.
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Brisbane Playwright Steve Pirie Wins Queensland Premier’s Drama Award
June 26, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Congratulations to Brisbane writer Steve Pirie, winner of The Queensland Premier’s Drama Award 2021-21, for his work Return to Dirt. Read More
HOTA Announces Fireside: Live Performance Series in July
June 24, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Home of the Arts, HOTA, has announced its Fireside program, featuring locally flavoured live performances over four weekends in July. Read More
Review: QSO Studio Sessions #1
June 18, 2020 | Claire Matthews
QSO Studio Sessions concert #1 was the perfect way to unwind on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
Queensland Ballet Presents 60 Dancers: 60 Stories
June 14, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Queensland Ballet has created a series of world premiere ballets with their isolated dancers, in 60 Dancers: 60 Stories, to keep dance flowing. Read More
Find Your ‘True North’: Concert Review
June 12, 2020 | Claire Matthews
For the first time in three months, The QPAC concert hall was filled with music once again on Saturday, for a special live-streamed concert, True North, to celebrate Queensland Day.