Arts

Baz Luhrmann to go MAD on the Gold Coast

Award-winning Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann will guide the creation of a new creative industries precinct on the Gold Coast. Mayor Tom Tate said the City’s Miami

Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion

Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city. The Committee for

Global book sales holding up as new stores open

Predictions that books are a dying product may have been premature. Latest data shows sales are mostly stable, and audio books are booming. Positivity in the book market

Bluey’s World opens. Take a look inside

Bluey’s World has opened in Brisbane, taking fans inside the home of the world’s most famous blue heeler. Located across 4000sqm of the custom-built Northshore

QSO keeps Maestro Clerici as Chief Conductor

Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) has extended the contract of Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici, who will now lead the group until the end of 2027. QSO Chair Rod

Fellows tasked with preserving Queensland memories

Queensland’s memories will be kept alive through the latest scholarships awarded by the State Library of Queensland. State Librarian and Chief Executive Officer Vicki

Chamber Music Festival hits right note for economy

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (ACFM) more than doubled its impact on the Queensland economy this year. AFCM Executive Director Ricardo Peach said the North

Vegas legends ready to rock you on the Coast

The longest running show in Las Vegas is heading to the Gold Coast. Legends in Concert, a celebrity tribute show, opened on the Vegas strip in 1983, for an initial

Boost for live music on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast has launched a Live Music Fund to support the industry in the south-east Queensland city. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said established Gold Coast musicians,

Early sporting integrity lessons in children’s book

A new children’s book has been launched aimed at teaching young people about positive and ethical behaviours in sport. Sport Integrity Australia’s first children’s

Subscribe to our newsletter

Newsletter