Daniel McKewen's artwork Kairos. | Newsreel

Changing times prompt conversation through art

Two South-East Queensland artists will feature in an international exhibition which reflects on the challenges facing the world today. Experimenta Emergence opens at the
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A young Elvis Presley. | Newsreel

The King stands tall among modern music giants

Elvis Presley has underlined his all-time hit-making credentials making an exclusive list of artists, dominated by modern day starlets and rappers, who have had more
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Affordable Art Fair, Brisbane, 2025.

Brisbane’s unexpected art triumph

By Susan Schwartz Brisbane has unexpectedly outshone Sydney through an intriguing indicator of artistic interest. The reason is the Affordable Art Fair which was
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The 39 Steps

39 Steps to intrigue and hilarity

Billed as a classic Alfred Hitchcock spy thriller meets Monty Python-style chaos, international sensation The 39 Steps is coming to Brisbane. The comedy smash hit has
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Anisa Nandaula

Laugh out loud for final comedy week

The Brisbane Comedy Festival wraps up this Sunday, May 25, but there’s still time to nab tickets to some non-stop laughs. With more comedy and more shows than ever
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Yellow Wiggle to star in Annie at Lyric Theatre

By Susan Schwartz One of Australia’s greatest theatre performers Anthony Warlow has teamed up with the original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page in a new production of the
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School holiday fun under the big top

Cirque Nouvelle explores the way the circus has changed through the ages – from traditional “Big Top” performances to today’s productions with cutting edge
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Out of the Box Festival returns after seven years

It’s spent seven years inside the box, but now the Out of the Box Festival is being released with a six-day extravaganza comeback from June 17-22. First launched in
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Musical festival crowd blurred. | Newsreel

High costs changing the beat of Aussie live music scene

The high cost of music events are steering Australians away from seeing local artists and leading to increased pre-loading and drug taking. These are among the key
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Brisbane debut for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Brisbane will host the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the first time next year to celebrate the iconic event’s 75th anniversary. The Royal Edinburgh Military
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