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Be the Ocean – Festival of Tibet is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse!

Festival of Tibet welcomes back its long-standing friend, Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra to perform alongside Tibetan Grammy-nominated artist Tenzin Choegyal. Traditional Tibetan songs and Tenzin's spirited storytelling are enriched by the powerful string sounds of Camerata's quintet.   //   The concert is a beautiful intersection of a long-term friendship – both artistic and personal – between Tenzin and Camerata cellist Katherine Philp. Sublime ...

Ásgeir is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse this June!

As one of Iceland’s most successful exports, Ásgeir has spent the time between his record-breaking debut album (now celebrating its 10th anniversary) and today pushing the boundaries of his textured, thoughtful brand of folk-pop. He released his fourth studio album, Time On My Hands, in October via One Little Independent Records and shared a new single this month, ‘Dan Nos Rêves’ (In Our Dreams), a collaboration with French singer Clou.   //   At only 20 years ...

From My Homeland by Camerata is coming to Brisbane and Toowoomba!

On 25 & 26 May, Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra will present an all-Australian music program full of heartfelt and mesmerising music. Camerata will intertwine works from esteemed Australian composers Margaret Sutherland, Frederick Septimus Kelly, Brenda Gifford, Cameron Patrick, and William Barton and Véronique Serret, in an expressive and heartfelt performance for chamber orchestra. These evocative works conjure vivid Australian soundscapes and the universal stories ...

Coastal Serenade: The Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival Strikes a Chord!

Get ready to soak up the vibrant energy of the Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival as it returns for its third year. Over the King’s Birthday long weekend from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th June, the festival will delight music enthusiasts with a range of bespoke events held in stunning natural locations and intimate venues across the Sunshine Coast. This year's program promises to be an innovative and immersive experience, blending contemporary and classical chamber music with site-sp...

The Lazy Mountain Music & Arts Festival is coming this Easter!

Launching the inaugural year with two of Australia’s finest, most successful and hardest working musical exports, overachieving multi-platinum selling, multiple ARIA and 2022 J Award winners Gang of Youths and superhuman multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter Tash Sultana, Sydney indie pop rock sweethearts Middle Kids, Melbourne indie punk rockers Slowly Slowly, Wollongong born, South Coast raised singer-songwriter Tyne James Organ, Snowy Mountains, via Beijing, via Thailand rapidly ...

Mo’Ju announces new studio LP ‘Oro, Plata, Mata’ plus tour!

‘Oro, Plata, Mata’ see’s Mo’Ju explore a myriad of themes and experiences anchored by a direct homage to Mo’Ju’s late Tito (uncle) Peque Gallaga; the album’s title references Oro, Plata, Mata, a 1982 historical war drama Gallaga directed. The inability to categorise where an artist such as Mo’Ju fits has been a common narrative throughout their career. However, the musician, songwriter, storyteller and third culture kid (Filipino/Wiradjuri), is not here to be boxed in and ...

Macbeth in Concert is coming to QPAC this March!

Fueled by treachery, superstition and a lust for power that knows no bounds, Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a tale for our times. Incoming Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici leads the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and the mighty Opera Queensland Chorus, in a thrilling concert performance of Verdi’s murderous tale.   //   With José Carbó as Macbeth, Anna Louise-Cole as Lady Macbeth, and Rosario La Spina as Macduff, the passion and fury of Verdi’s renowned score will be ...

The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour is coming to QPAC this March!

The tour marks Weird Al’s long-anticipated return to the world stage with his original band of four decades, where they have performed at such iconic venues as the Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall and Forest Hills Stadium, and most recently at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC and New York City’s Carnegie Hall. This tour is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with this legendary performer. Opening the show is Al’s long-time friend, the legendary comedian Emo ...

Christmas Actually is coming to the Fortitude Music Hall this December!

Naomi Price and friends will return to stuff your stocking with the music of Love Actually live on stage, wrapped up with a sprig of holly and bucketloads of comedy and charm.   //   Relive the magic musical moments from your favourite festive film including hit songs by Mariah Care, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles and more. Brought to life by a band of Australia’s top musicians and superstar vocalists Naomi Price, Irene Lysiuk, Luke Kennedy and Tom Oliver. Bursting with ...

Damien Leith coming to QPAC performing Roy Orbison’s Greatest Hits!

Roy Orbison Orchestrated features all Roy’s biggest hits, complete with a full orchestra with strings arranged by Australia's 2022 Young Composer of the Year, Emma Greenhill. Leith said, “Roy continues to be one of my biggest influences, and paying homage to the great man’s music on stage is something I take great pride in. His ability to create his own unique sound, which made him stand out over so many other artists is a challenge, but one I relish.” He has a close affilia...