Arts

Queensland music leaders grab the ear of Canberra

A Federal Government inquiry into the challenges facing Australia’s live music industry rolls into Brisbane tomorrow. The House of Representatives Standing Committee

Dancer downtime an unexpected ballet bonus

Queensland Ballet is reactivating dancers who are injured or have retired by capitalising on their unique insights to pivot into new careers. Take David Power, for

John Williamson announced Queensland tour dates - Newsreel

John Williamson announces 2025 tour dates

Country music star John Williamson, who has been touring Australia approximately forever, has announced new Queensland 2025 dates for his My Travellin’ Days Are Done

Photographers frame Brisbane in the best light

Brisbane’s unique tapestry has been captured by the winners of this year’s Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards. The Brisbane City Council has revealed the

Shadowbox plans production studio on Gold Coast

Major film studio Shadowbox will build a state-of-the-art production studio on the Gold Coast. City of Gold Coast today backed the project, to be developed on city-owned

Bespoke ballet brings daring dance alive

Queensland Ballet’s Bespoke season opens next week with an exhilarating blend of edgy, original, and daring works created by renowned local and international

Black journalism important in fight for justice

Black justice journalism needs to be encouraged and used to fight against racism in Australia, according to the author of new book on Western media. Black Witness: The

The Macfarlane brothers, Lachlan and Austin. | Newsreel

Brisbane brothers secure YouTube funding

Two Brisbane brothers will share in $580,000 in funding to produce a YouTube series. Lachlan and Austin Macfarlane will write and direct a six-part anthology series for

Young people disengaging from live music

A decline in young people engaging with live music is among a plethora of challenges facing an industry that has also been hit with rising costs and ballooning insurance

Swift carves her place in chart history

Taylor Swift has continued to break records, moving ahead of Elvis Presley this year to become the solo artist with the most weeks at the top of the charts. Billboard

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