Arts

Woman reading a book. | Newsreel

Looking for a dopamine hit? Read a great book

The power of words has been confirmed, with new experiments showing the human brain releases chemicals based on language, just as it does for physical experiences. An
Read more 15 January 2025
Band playing live music. | Newsreel

Core funding for national music organisations

More than a dozen national music organisations have received funding to support their operations as inaugural recipients of Music Australia’s Core Contribution
Read more 14 January 2025
Violinist Véronique Serret. | Newsreel

Secret is out as Serret set to play in South Brisbane

Music inspired by the natural sounds of Mt Coo-tha will waft across South Brisbane in February, when ARIA-nominated violinist Véronique Serret takes the stage. The
Read more 13 January 2025
Taylor Swift. | Newsreel

Taylor Swift greatest chart topper this century. Drake 2nd

Taylor Swift is Billboard’s top artist of the 21st century. The United States chart-producing music and entertainment company, looked back at its albums and singles
Read more 11 January 2025
Elvis. Newsreel

Elvis the King of a new realm, thank you very much

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to breathe new life into long-dead music stars, whom already retain popularity as iconic “necro brands”. Macquarie University
Read more 8 January 2025
Art and technology. | Newsreel

Art and technology merge in creative program

The arts and technology are merging through a creative development program on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council Creative Director Megan Rowland said the
Read more 6 January 2025
Woman dancing at Woodford Folk Festival. | Newsreel

Queensland set for a $1 billion party in 2025

Queensland’s 2025 events calendar is tipped to inject more than $1 billion into the state’s economy this year. State Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said more than
Read more 5 January 2025
Tropical Arts performance on the Tempest.

Arts and cultural groups to showcase talents

More than 20 Queensland arts and cultural organisations will share almost $1.5 million in the latest round of grants under the Queensland Arts Showcase Program
Read more 30 December 2024
Black Snow 2 being shot on the Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Glass House Mountains ‘the heart’ of Black Snow 2

When the second season of Stan murder mystery Black Snow hits screens on January 1, South-East Queensland viewers will see some familiar backdrops. While season one was
Read more 20 December 2024
Bluey's World theme park, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Bluey feature film to be released in 2027

Brisbane’s iconic animated series Bluey will be made into a feature film. Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said BBC Studios and the Walt Disney Company
Read more 19 December 2024