Dance

Ebony Bott. | Newsreel

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
Bespoke Queensland Ballet. | Newsreel

Ballet goes beyond visual for non-sighted audiences

A ballet which can be enjoyed by people with no vision is a feature of Queensland Ballet’s Bespoke program which opens this month. Choreographed by Toronto-born Robert
Read more 18 July 2025
Former Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.

Hard to dismiss impact of Civic Centre after 50 years

Ipswich is partying this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the city’s Civic Centre. Opened in 1975 by then Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, the occasion is
Read more 15 July 2025
Bangarra Dance Theatre's The Bogong Song. A call to Country. | Newsreel

Bogong’s song calls for children to wonder

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will host the world premiere of Bangarra Dance Theatre‘s newest creation in September. One of Australia’s leading
Read more 30 June 2025
Minette Cooper celebrates the reopening of birdees nightclub. | Newsreel

birdees back in full flight from tonight

Iconic Brisbane nightclub birdees is back after a multi-million makeover. From tonight (June 27) the Fortitude Valley nightspot will welcome back partygoers. Group
Read more 27 June 2025
Peter and the Wolf Qld Ballet

Catch fairytale classic Peter and the Wolf

Beloved fairytale classic Peter and the Wolf comes to life with Queensland Ballet and a live symphony orchestra designed to captivate children and families during the
Read more 23 June 2025
Queensland Ballet Sia pic. | Newsreel

Gold Coast scores Queensland Ballet debut

Queensland Ballet will debut an innovative contemporary dance experience set to the music of pop icon Sia on the Gold Coast. Elastic Hearts will feature the music of
Read more 16 June 2025
Brisbane Festival Art

No bridge too far for Bezzina’s farewell Brisbane Festival

Three of Brisbane’s bridges will be transformed as part of this year’s Brisbane Festival, the final showpiece under the charge of Artistic Director Louise
Read more 11 June 2025
qld-pole-championships

Champions battle for pole position

By Susan Schwartz Queensland’s best pole champions will test their endurance, flexibility and creativity as they battle for pole position at La Boite on June 21. The
Read more 10 June 2025
Queensland Ballet Triple Bill

Ballet performance offers triple treat

Queensland Ballet will premiere three electrifying works set to live music as part of its Triple Bill collection from June 27 – July 5. Each of the ballets – Gemini,
Read more 9 June 2025