Arts

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Aussie artists not keen to feed the AI machine

A Productivity Commission proposal to exempt tech companies from copyright rules so they can train artificial intelligence (AI) models has been criticised by the music
Read more 7 August 2025
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The Other Art Fair to debut in Brisbane

The Other Art Fair will make its Brisbane debut in November this year, showcasing the work of 120 emerging artists from Australia and beyond. The concept has been
Read more 5 August 2025
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Aussie opera to open at Glasshouse Theatre

The Drover’s Wife – The Opera will be one of the first performances to open the new QPAC Glasshouse Theatre. The epic new tale was written by Leah Purcell and is
Read more 4 August 2025
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Big talent unleashed at Bigsound 2025

The southern hemisphere’s largest celebration of new music, Bigsound, will be unleashed in 2025 with 130 bands, 100 industry speakers, and 70 conference sessions
Read more 1 August 2025
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No illusion as Theatre of Magic’s success goes global

The magic is spreading, with an illusionary Brisbane entertainment experience going global. Theatre of Magic (T.O.M), which stages intimate magic shows at Rydges
Read more 1 August 2025
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Long-term view to grow Queensland arts scene

A 10-year roadmap for the Queensland Arts sector will include a new model for regional arts service delivery. State Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the new
Read more 31 July 2025
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Ebony Bott to direct Brisbane Festival’s future

The creative inspiration behind world-class performances, from the Sydney Opera House to Arts Centre Melbourne, is the new Artistic Director for the Brisbane
Read more 30 July 2025
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Live music under the stars at Roma St

Some of Australia’s best acts will perform under the stars as part of a new concert series titled Night at The Parkland at the Roma Street Amphitheatre. Over seven
Read more 30 July 2025
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Body image saga bursts barriers

Fat Girl is for anyone who has ever struggled with their weight or battled body dysmorphia. Starring Danielle Aquilina, the one-woman show is part of Brisbane’s
Read more 29 July 2025
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Ludo Studio brings Allen to life for Netflix

The latest Australian-created Netflix feature film is now in production in Queensland. Allen, a heart-warming tale of friendship and adventure, set against the backdrop
Read more 28 July 2025