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
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Landmark festival brings First Nations culture to life
If you want to learn more about First Nations culture but don’t know where to start, the Clancestry festival at QPAC may provide some answers.
The festival has been
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Strong message in Miller’s Brisbane Festival play
The Brisbane Festival will share in a multi-million dollar grant allocation to present a powerful new Australian play.
Strong Is The New Pretty, is a new work written by
Read more11 July 2025
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
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Melt Festival colours Brisbane culture
By Susan Schwartz
Brisbane’s Melt Festival is back for 2025 after last year’s phenomenal debut celebration of the vibrant LGBTQIA+ arts and culture scene.
It will
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CATS returns to make new memories
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mega-musical CATS is returning to Brisbane’s Lyric Theatre at QPAC in February as part of its 40th Anniversary Australian tour.
The smash hit
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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 more11 June 2025
Queenslanders awarded top King’s Birthday Honours
More than 800 Australians have been recognised for their achievements in the 2025 King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List.
Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn revealed
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Not all arts support comes with a price tag
A government-enabled one-stop shop is among a raft of recommendations made to support Australia’s creative industries, beyond direct funding.
A new insights report
Read more6 June 2025
Kieran swanning back to take Metro Arts CEO role
Metro Arts has a new Chief Executive Officer, with former Program Manager Kieran Swann returning to take the reins.
Board Chairperson Tara Hastings said Mr Swann would
Read more4 June 2025