AboutLucy Leyshon, Author at The Creative Issue
Lucy Leyshon
I’m an avid reader, writer, traveller, and food enthusiast in love with Brisbane’s cultural and creative scene. I’m in my final year of studying English Literature, Writing, and French, but outside of uni I’m all about indulging my obsession for awesome books and movies, spending all my money on clothes I don’t need, very slowly learning languages (I’ll be a polyglot one day!), and jet setting whenever I get the chance.Ausmusic Month: Warner Music Australia Launches Exclusive Range of T-Shirts
October 21, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
Warner Music Australia has recently released their exclusive collection of Australian Music T-Shirts ahead of Ausmusic T-Shirt Day on November 15th. Read More
Palace Presents: The Lavazza Italian Film Festival 2019
September 12, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
No one can do drama quite like the Italians, and so it is with great excitement and high expectations that audiences are preparing to welcome the 20th annual Lavazza Italian Film Festival.
Boy Swallows Universe: Trent Dalton on Becoming a Writer
September 6, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
Acclaimed up-and-coming Australian novelist Trent Dalton recently gave a lecture at the University of Queensland, where he discussed with audiences his journey to becoming a novelist, and finally completing his beloved debut novel Boy Swallows Universe.
The Naked Wanderer: Aussie Stars on the Red Carpet
September 2, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
Angus McLaren and Natasha Liu Bordizzo led a star-studded cast on the red carpet last night at the world premiere of The Naked Wanderer.
Japanese Film Festival Australia: The 2019 National Tour
August 17, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is returning for its 23rd year, with a massive national tour.
GRID Series: Providing Mentorship for Australian Musicians
July 25, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
GRID, or Grass Roots Indie Development, is a career development program for emerging Australian musicians. You read that right. It’s career development. For musicians.
Art with a Twist: Bulimba’s Hidden Gem
July 23, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
Hidden away amidst the quiet suburban streets of Bulimba—adjacent to the cheerful, thriving café French Twist—is a large, inconspicuous warehouse. From the outside, it isn’t much to behold; but as soon as one steps inside the doors of the studio workshop for Art With Love, any doubts they may have towards the building’s interest factor will vanish completely. Read More
Dots+Loops: Conviction
June 20, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
At the end of this month, on the 28th of June, Australian post-genre music and art series Dots+Loops will be presenting their newest performance, Conviction, at Newstead Brewing Co. in Milton. Read More
Play Me, I’m Yours: An Exciting New Art Installation
June 19, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
This July, globally-celebrated public art phenomenon Play Me, I’m Yours is coming to Brisbane as part of the 2019 Queensland Music Festival. Read More
Palace Presents: The German Film Festival 2019
June 8, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
There is something about European film that can feel so rich and so real when compared to the larger-than-life, box-office-oriented blockbusters that we so often see churned out by the American film industry today. Read More
San Tropez Bay: Double EP Launch
June 7, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
In the last few months, Brisbane-based indie-rock band San Tropez Bay have taken off in the Brisbane music scene with flying colours. Read More
