Visual Art

Here comes the neighbourhood …

We recently gave you a preview of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, but now it’s open and everyone can revel in this major summer blockbuster – that’s free to all.

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Film & TV

Film & TV

Screening across the universe at GOMA

Yes, the art is spectacular but, wait, there’s more, as QAGOMA’s APT11 also  comes with a killer cinema program – and it’s mostly free.

Visual Art

Disgustingly delicious? How delightful, Townsville!

Human detritus and Vegemite are just two of the subjects in an exhibition that aims to delight and disgust at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery in Townsville.

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Visual Art

Visual Art

Here comes the neighbourhood …

We recently gave you a preview of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, but now it’s open and everyone can revel in this major summer blockbuster – that’s free to all.

Music

Musica Viva’s bigger, bolder, brave new world for everyone

Musica Viva Australia extends its program far beyond chamber music in 2025, says artistic director Paul Kildea, who promises a few surprises in his bag of tricks.

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Books & Poetry

Getting the words for the write stuff!

If you’ve seen the billboards around town featuring the Queensland Writers Centre – and want to be a writer – you know what to do.

 

 

LEBYLori-Jay Ellis

Meet the Macarthurs – Australia’s first power couple

It’s true blue, it’s dinky-di – it’s our history told in our lingo

Powerhouse move for Brisbane Writers Festival

Theatre

Saucy, flashy and fleshy – it’s full on at The West End Electric

Sure, it’s at times rude, crude and uncalled for, but that’s all part of the magic of Blanc de Blanc Encore, now in full ‘flash’ mode at The West End Electric.

‘Up the pong!’ and other Twist faves in a musical that delights

A much-loved children’s book and television series is now a stage musical, thanks to QPAC and Queensland Theatre.

Ben Elton is on a mission to save humanity – but not from AI, stupid!

While Ben Elton still calls Australia home, after trying out his mind-bending new show back in the UK he’s touring it Down Under in 2025.

Daniel Evans takes the helm at Queensland Theatre

Queensland Theatre’s recent troubles will all be forgotten with the news that one-time theatre wunderkind Daniel Evans, now a highly respected playwright and director, has been appointed as its new artistic director.

Dance

Forbidden love: Shanghai Ballet’s thrilling floral tribute

Queensland Ballet hosts the Shanghai Ballet for an exclusive Brisbane season of British choreographer Derek Deane’s tragic tale of love, The Lady of the Camellias.

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Music

Music

What will The Necks play on tour? They’ll never be able to tell you …

If Winston Churchill was still with us he would describe a gig by jazz trio The Necks as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”.