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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) ...

Stones Corner Festival is back this May featuring legendary Brisbane band Custard!

s. The festival is excited to announce the return to Brisbane of the iconic rock outfit Custard, an extremely rare performance from The Mavis's,Screamfeeder, Diana Anaid, Shag Rock, Eliza & The Delusionals, The Brains Trust and so much more.   //   The festival will continue to thrive and expand as we promise to bring one of the biggest Brisbane street parties to the suburbs! All your favourite Food Trucks, Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries will be in attendance ...

The Spanish Film Festival Returns for 2018 with a stellar lineup!

The twenty-day festival, which showcases 25 films, will close with Guillermo del Toro’s masterpiece PAN’S LABYRINTH. The visionary Mexican director recently took home four Academy Awards including Best Film and Best Director with a further nine nominations for his whimsical and spellbinding underwater romance The Shape of Water. To celebrate this incredible achievement, we’re bringing his beloved dark fairy-tale back to the big screen to close the 21st Festival. Special event ...

The Apia Young at Heart Film Festival 2018 now screening around the country!

With 16 films scheduled across 11 venues in 5 cities, the Apia Young at Heart Film Festival is dedicated to seniors, but the curated program will appeal to discerning film lovers of all ages. This year, early evening sessions have been added to the schedule, making the festival even more accessible for everyone. Highly anticipated festival favourites include: On Chesil Beach in which Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn) and Billy Howle star as Florence and Edward, a young couple on their honeymoon ...

Transitions Film Festival is coming to the New Farm Cinemas!

We present positive, solutions-focused films and showcase cutting-edge ideas from around the world, along with the creative, academic, governmental, community and business leaders who are creating change locally. The Transitions Film Festival has been inspiring audiences and powering social change since 2012, hosting festivals in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Darwin and facilitating screenings in Alice- Springs, Hobart and across Australia. As a planetary culture, we are ...