The 2018 Matilda Awards – A Celebration For Queensland Theatre Industry

On a balmy Monday night, a night ripe with anticipation as much as with dusky heat, Queensland theatre industry gathered together at the Brisbane Powerhouse to celebrate and congratulate, the 2018 Matilda Awards.

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Opera Queensland go country for Composed in Queensland

Think Barcoo Shire in central west Queensland – an area equal to Belgium and Taiwan combined, with a population that couldn’t fill two CityCats – and it’s unlikely you’ll think of opera.

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Queensland Theatre 2019 – A Season of Dreamers

Just a few weeks ago, the Queensland Theatre announced their line up for next year’s season and the theatre productions that we can all look forward to. Read More

Nice Biscuit Discuss Shows And A New Record

I got to speak to the lovely Grace Cuell while she was traipsing through Fortitude Valley, a couple of days after she and her band had hit the stage for BIGSOUND 2018. We talked about Nice Biscuit’s latest shows, their new record, which comes out this Friday the 14th September, and their incredible, quirky DIY costumes.  Read More

Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival 2018 – NextGen Group Show

On day 3 of MBFF, the NextGen section  featured at the QUT Gardens in front of the Old Parliment House. It gave emerging designers a chance to come into the spotlight. And it also gave the audience a glimpse into … Read More

FIRST LINE-UP ANNOUCEMENT: Jungle Love 2018

Here in Brisbane we are lucky to have fairly easy access to great bands at amazing festivals, such as Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Woodford Folk Festival – and Jungle Love is no exception. This year, they are coming to you from a super secret location somewhere in the Sunny Coast Hinterlands and we couldn’t be more excited. Read More

Review: Brisbane-based TV show, Harrow

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Every night, Brisbane city enhances its beauty with an array of colourful lights adding a little sparkle for everyone to enjoy. Unfortunately, one night is different for forensic pathologist, Daniel Harrow. It’s the night of his big secret, a secret he intends to keep buried forever. Read More

Moving Pictures: QAG Walking Poetry Tour

An indigenous man stands with his back to a grand colourful canvas: ‘Australian Art Does Not Exist’. This is poet Lionel Fogarty in front of Richard Bell’s Judgement Day. Read More

Queensland’s Ethical Fashion: The Trend That Will Never Go Out of Style

Over recent years the focus on ethical services and products has become a major trend across a range of industries. The food we eat, the cars we drive and the methods in which we deal with waste are all becoming … Read More

Bundaberg Showcases Local Talent at Crush Festival

Bundaberg’s creative community will shine through the ten days of Crush Festival this October. Read More

Meet the Artists playing Best Before the Fest

If you’re looking for the perfect way to warm up for this year’s BIGSOUND, look no further than Best Before the Fest.

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Pandamic Discuss Touring, BIGSOUND and Their Latest EP

The Creative Issue spoke to Pandamic’s Joe Scriha ahead of their spot in this year’s BIGSOUND. Read More

INTERVIEW: Hannah Macklin talks Female Empowerment and QMF

The Creative Issue recently had a chat to Brisbane’s very own Hannah Macklin (MKO Sun) about the Queensland Music Festival and her new band Bastard Amber. Read More

A Night at “The Dream Walker” Launch

Victoria Carless is an established Brisbane playwright and is now entering the Young Adult genre. Her debut novel The Dream Walker is available now. The Creative Issue went along to her launch party at Avid Reader Bookshop in West End for her conversation with publisher Kate Stephens from Hachette.

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