Arts

Action movies stimulate the brain the most according to new research - Newsreel

Actions films evoke deep emotional response

New research suggests that we set our film preferences based on how much they stimulate our brains. A study led by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg compared
Read more 3 August 2024
Outgoing Queensland Ballet Artistic Director Leanne Benjamin. | Newsreel

Leanne Benjamin to leave Queensland Ballet

Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director Leanne Benjamin will step down from her role this Friday, after only a few months in the role. Here is Queensland Ballet’s full
Read more 1 August 2024
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Long legs tell story of neurodivergence

Fancy Long Legs is an uplifting new children’s musical which explores neurodiversity, while celebrating individuality and creativity at La Boite Theatre from September
Read more 31 July 2024
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Free ballet classes to halt drastic boys ballet decline

Queensland Ballet is offering free classes for boys aged 11-14 in a bid to stop a further drastic decline in male participation rates. There has been a 36 percent
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La Boite theatre has become the latest arts organisation funded under a national framework - Newsreel

Reborn La Boite luring audiences out of hibernation

Post-pandemic hibernation, declining interest in high school drama study and rising costs mean running a theatre company is not for the faint-hearted. For
Read more 29 July 2024
The Mayo Arts Festival is on at St Margaret's Anglican School on Saturday - Newsreel

Artistic feast in store at Mayo festival

If you’re looking for the best Brisbane has to offer in arts and crafts, the Mayo Arts Festival in Brisbane on Saturday (July 27) is your answer. The free event is a
Read more 25 July 2024
Tempo of elite performers slows as they age - Newsreel

Music tempo slows as elite performers age

Elite music stars have been found to produce slower music as they age, particularly if physical movement is a key element of their early careers. Researchers at the
Read more 24 July 2024
Live music performer. | Newsreel

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
Read more 23 July 2024
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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
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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
Read more 23 July 2024