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Queensland’s Own: Major Performing Arts Companies Return to QPAC
September 25, 2020 | Claire Matthews
QPAC has announced its home companies, Queensland Ballet, Queensland Theatre, Opera Queensland, Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Circa will return to the stage in Queensland’s Own.
Brisbane’s Newest Indie Theatre Venue Launches with Vincent River Premiere
September 24, 2020 | Lily Hirst
Brisbane’s newest theatre venue Christ Church has its official opening in October with Phillip Ridley’s one act stage play Vincent River.
Wynnum Fringe: Brisbane’s First Fringe Festival!
September 18, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Brisbane is set to get its own fringe festival this November, with the inaugural Wynnum Fringe, led by Wynnum-based producer, actor and singer Tom Oliver.
Queensland Theatre to Reopen with World Premiere of The Holidays
September 12, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Queensland Theatre is ready to welcome back audiences in November, with the world premiere of 2018-19 Queensland Premier’s Drama Award winner The Holidays.
Brisbane Festival’s Percussion at Dusk with Vanessa Tomlinson
September 10, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Experience a percussion concert that reflects the contour of the city and changes with the colours of the sky in Brisbane Festival’s Percussion at Dusk with Vanessa Tomlinson.
Metro Arts: Opportunity for the Future
September 8, 2020 | Charles Lawson
Metro Arts unveiled their new West Village theatre last week to kick off Brisbane Festival.
I come into this report as a relative outsider, so I cannot speak on what and where Metro Arts was before it moved locations to … Read More
‘Wallpaper Music 4’ At Brisbane Festival!
September 8, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
Erik Griswold will be performing the world premiere of ‘Wallpaper Music 4’ as a part of Brisbane Festival. We spoke with Erik about his life as a composer and the inspiration behind his latest work.
Brisbane International Film Festival Returns This October
September 3, 2020 | Anjelica Rankin
Here’s some good news for a change: BIFF 2020 is back on! From the 1st of October until the 11th, Aussies can see sensational international cinema in local Brisbane theatres.
Room to Dream: BWF’s Digital Care Package
September 2, 2020 | Tom Linkins
In light of current events, the 2020 Brisbane Writers Festival has moved online. Each day from the 31st of August until the 6th of September the public will have free access to talks, readings, and creative presentations from some of Brisbane’s most talented storytellers. Read More
Miss Lucy Dives Deep For ‘Ocean’
August 31, 2020 | Reece Dargie
Gold Coast artist Miss Lucy has dropped a video for his latest single ‘Ocean’, which explores the prospect of taking a relationship from the metaphorical kiddy-pool to the blue Pacific. Read More
Dance Gladiators set to take over Brisbane Festival
August 28, 2020 | Ashlee Smale
From September 19, dancers from The Common Dance People Project will take over Brisbane Festival in a series of over the top dance routines, to all of your favourite 80’s and 90’s tracks. Read More
CounterPilot’s Performance for the Ages
August 25, 2020 | Charles Lawson
I had the opportunity to speak with Performance-Maker Nathan Sibthorpe and asked him about his collective’s upcoming project. In the interview we discuss CounterPilot’s guiding philosophy, how they are modernizing performance art, and how they are directly reacting to the disruptions of this global pandemic.
QPAC to Reopen with ‘QPAC Unlocked’ Performances
August 24, 2020 | Claire Matthews
After almost six months, QPAC will welcome back audiences with a series of live performances in QPAC Unlocked.
Brisbane Festival Announces Street Serenades
August 22, 2020 | Taylor Furby
There’ll be music in the streets and concerts in the cul-de-sacs when Brisbane Festival brings the music to the people from 4 – 26 September. Read More