Interviews
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ENCORE: Opera Queensland Returns to the Stage
September 27, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Opera Queensland will once again fill the QPAC Concert Hall with soul-stirring music in Queensland’s Own: ENCORE on 23 & 24 October 2020. Read More
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.
Shannen James On Her Debut EP ‘Arrows’
September 25, 2020 | Daniel Parkinson
Ahead of the release of her debut EP Arrows we had a chance to chat with Australian songwriter Shannen James about finding inspiration, collaborations and goals for the future.
The Buckleys Release Dreamy Debut!
September 23, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
TCI spoke with Byron Bay’s favourite “hippie country” band, The Buckleys as they prepare for the release of their debut album Daydream.
OrderSixty6 Doesn’t Have A Ceiling
September 21, 2020 | Charles Lawson
As 2020 Queensland Music Awards Finalists OrderSixty6 are gearing up for their performance at Brisbane Festival, I had the opportunity to sit down with the group and discuss their motivations and their processes as an artist collective.
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A.Swayze & The Ghosts Pulls No Punches On ‘Paid Salvation’
September 20, 2020 | Daniel Parkinson
Tasmanian quartet A.Swayze & The Ghosts caught up with The Creative Issue to chat about their stellar debut album Paid Salvation.
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.
Damien Power: A Deep-Thinking Comedian!
September 17, 2020 | BJ Connolly
Damien Power is one of Australia’s most talented observational comedians. His comedy routines are always full of big ideas. Read More
Interview: International Model Adelaide Sines
September 17, 2020 | Tasha Porritt
I met Adelaide Sines about a year ago while working in an independent Brisbane boutique. She was my co-worker, but you could also find her picture on posters all over the shop. Read More
Sea Girls Release Hit Debut Album!
September 14, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
Following the release of Open Up Your Head Sea Girls drummer Oli Khan took time out to chat with TCI about writing and recording, the London scene, and how it feels to have a UK No. 3 charting debut album!
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.
Thomas Oliver Releases New Single ‘Roses’
September 11, 2020 | Victoria Jenkins
New Zealand’s Thomas Oliver is back with new single ‘Roses’, delivering yet again the heartfelt storytelling for which he is known. Speaking to TCI on the eve of its release, Thomas gave us an insight into writing and recording the track, as well as the unique story that inspired it.
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.
Introducing Samia’s Debut Album ‘The Baby’!
September 10, 2020 | Daniel Parkinson
The last few years have been extremely busy for American indie songwriter Samia. From high profile festival slots to rave reviews, and her own sold out shows, it’s easy to see why she is taking the world by storm. Read More