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Women of Woodstock celebrates the famous festival 50 years on
July 14, 2019 | Kaylee Randall
Woodstock, arguably the most famous and prolific music festival of all time, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Well-known for changing the world of music and art, what you may not know is that only four women ever graced the Woodstock stage.
Too cool for Rock School: Brent Hill
July 10, 2019 | Auran Abraham
Coming to Brisbane this July, the stage spectacular based on the movie of the same name School of Rock arrives to bring the noise.
Lisa O’Neill on directing Love and Information coming to Metro Arts
July 5, 2019 | Kaylee Randall
Born from an era of ever-connectedness, Metro Arts welcomes Love and Information by esteemed playwright Caryl Churchill from 31 July – 10 August.
The Brisbane Festival 2019 Program is here!
July 4, 2019 | Julia Bates
Queensland’s largest arts and culture festival has announced its program for 2019!
‘The Celebrity Animal’ exhibition makes it’s Queensland debut
July 3, 2019 | Danie Bann
Arnie ‘Stag’ Schwarzenegger, Pamela ‘Poodle’ Anderson and Jessica ‘Rabbit’ Rabbit will be spending 6 whole months at Paradise Centre, Gold Coast from 4th July, albeit they will be made of bronze and will be sporting animal heads. Intrigued yet? Read More
Get ready for a SWELL time
July 3, 2019 | Danie Bann
Now in it’s 17th year and located along one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline Australia has to offer, SWELL outdoor Sculpture Festival is back. 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
Matrimonial Mayhem: Confetti and Chaos
June 18, 2019 | Auran Abraham
Weddings are chaotic and with Interactive Theatre International’s latest production coming to Brisbane soon, this chaos takes centre stage at the wedding event of the year.
Review: OQ presents timeless themes to modern audiences in Tosca
June 17, 2019 | Kaylee Randall
QPAC’s Lyric Theatre was packed with well-dressed friends of the opera on Thursday to experience Tosca, the latest presentation by Opera Queensland.
La Silhouette’s Daniel Gough immerses audiences into queer Brisbane
June 3, 2019 | Kaylee Randall
Taking you through Brisbane’s rich history of queerness as you’re ushered into the world of La Silhouette, artistic director Daniel Gough is helping you reach out and touch the incredible stories of our LGBTIQ+ community at the MELT Festival from 27-30 June.
The Flood Review (Anywhere Theatre Festival)
May 25, 2019 | Harry Wallace
It’s that time of year again folks. We are neck deep in the month of theatrical goodness that is the Anywhere Theatre Festival. This time we’re reviewing Flood, an Australian play presented by independent Brisbane Theatre makers; a whirling maelstrom of a production, soaked in tension, emotion, and the energy of a young and talented cast.
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Opera Queensland puts drama on display in Tosca this June
May 23, 2019 | Kaylee Randall
First performed in 1900, Opera Queensland (OQ) is bringing Tosca to Brisbane, presenting themes just as important today as they were 120 years ago.
Review: ABO and Circa Stun With English Baroque
May 23, 2019 | Julia Bates
In their 30th year the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra join forces with Brisbane’s own Circa and continue to delight audiences with a fresh approach to Baroque.