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The Teneriffe Festival 2018 is coming this month!

Owned and delivered by Teneriffe Festival Incorporated – who are a volunteer board of professionals living and operating businesses in the community – the Teneriffe Festival seeks to cement the area’s reputation as a destination for exceptional dining and entertaining experiences, unique historical perspectives, cultural and innovative diversity and iconic lifestyle and design. The Festival engages culture-savvy Brisbanites and entices visitors into the community. A plethora of ...

Sweet As – Brisbane Dessert Festival

Presented by The World Food Markets, the Sweet As Dessert Festival brings you a day full of treats. There will be brownies, cheese, chocolate, coffee, cupcakes, doughnuts, gelatos, ice-creams, macarons, marsh mallows, meringues, popsicles, sorbets, waffles and more from an awesome line-up of Brisbane's best dessert makers. This is a judging-free zone and you can have dessert for breakfast, brunch or lunch. There will also be street food, live music, pop-up bars, kids activities ...

Check out the highlights from the upcoming Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival 2018

2018 Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival highlights include: Winner of Best Screenplay and Best Actress at the Danish Academy Awards, A HORRIBLE WOMAN is a dark comedy which cleverly explores a dysfunctional relationship from the man’s point of view, from the writer/director of Parents (Scandi FF 2016) Christian Tafdrup. Norwegian supernatural drama, THELMA follows a student who moves to Oslo where she discovers that she has terrifying powers. Directed by Joachim Trier, the film was ...

The nationwide German Film Festival to return to Australia in this month!

The Festival program includes a contemporary selection of 26 feature films varying from award-winning dramas and box office comedies to documentaries and a selection of short films. Now in its 13th edition, Short Export 2018 presents six outstanding new short films from Germany, ranging from documentary, to animation and experimental fiction.   //   Additionally, this year’s program includes films especially dedicated to families, children and teens. Presented by the ...

Big Pineapple Music Festival 2018

Pineapple punters will be treated to an impressive collection of Australia talent for the 6th year of the festival. From masters of the moshpit and head-banging heroes, to chicks with picks and electronic music architects, Woombye, QLD will be set to blow come May. And just when you thought it couldn't get any bigger, BPMF are stoked to announce that they'll be expanding from four stages to five in 2018!   //   This year BPMF are changing up the way you arrive and depart from ...

The top 10 reasons you know Paniyiri Greek Festival is just around the corner…

Top 10 signs that Paniyiri Greek Festival is almost here: 1. The Taste Twitch – this can present as a slight tick in the corner of the mouth, or as an all-out drool when the thought of doughnut balls dipped in honey – otherwise known as Loukoumades or Honeypuffs – enters the brain. Ditto with any form of Greek BBQ. Or Baklava. Or Haloumi. Or Souvlaki. 2. Busy Legs, also known as The Zorba Walk - this has you walking sideways, back and forth, and often attempting an Olympic level ...

The Fish Lane Festival is back for 2018!

Kicking off from midday, this years festival will feature gourmet bites, premium booze and Brisbane’s best live entertainment. So strap on your party shoes and get ready to dine, drink and dance your way down South Brisbane's iconic Fish Lane. Signature dishes and gourmet street eats from: The Fox Hotel Five Sisters Cafe Billykart Bar Bird’s Nest Restaurant Chu the Phat Gelato Messina Julius Pizzeria (Mangia Mangia Street Goods) Kiss the Berry Ol School Nom on ...

Anywhere Theatre Festival will be exploding around Brisbane this May!

  The word that is key and unequivocal is “Anywhere”. Anywhere more than any other festival is a festival for performers and audiences. It is a festival where surprise and exploration is everywhere!   //   Anywhere Theatre Festival is a Brisbane-based not-for-profit company that has created numerous opportunities for creative collaboration and the sharing of stories. Head to the Anywhere Theatre Festival website for a full program of events and locations...

Hothead Chilli Fiesta 2018 coming this May!

The Caxton Hotel will be home to Brisbane's biggest celebration of chilli in all it's forms, from mild to wild. Hothead's market will feature Australia's best sauces, spices, jerky and more. The Caxton's kitchen will have a special chilli filled menu and food trucks will be on site serving up the spice. For the brave, there will be chilli eating competitions throughout the day for your chance at fame and glory. Entry is FREE and the whole day kicks off at 12pm. CONFIRMED ...

American Essentials Film Festival touring the country this May!

Opening nationally with Sophie Brooks’s directorial debut THE BOY DOWNSTAIRS featuring Girls star Zosia Mamet as Diana, an ambitious, aspiring writer who finds the perfect Brooklyn apartment only to discover that her new downstairs neighbour is her ex-boyfriend. Join us at the opening night for a New York style bite and live music. The strong program features hard hitting dramas including: 55 STEPS - based on the true story of the friendship between lawyer Colette Hughes (Hilary Swank) ...