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As part of the creation of Nadia MIlford's latest work, The Last Princess of Lebanon, audience and creator engage in collaborative discussions about the work.
VOICES OF HAKKA WOMEN is an evocative video poem about the lives of Taiwanese Hakka women. (以下為中文翻譯)
Screening and Artist Talk with Ya-Ling Peng & Suzon Fuks (followed by Q&A). Music and delicious complimentary Hakka food
Maria Kim from South Korea studied piano at an early age, participated in the "Vocals and a scholarship from the Berkeley College of Music World Scholarship Tour" held in South Korea at the age of 18 and won the first prize. She then continued her studies at the New England Conservatory, where she developed her... Read more »
No more back’s against the wall - it’s time to dance. You’re invited to The People’s Dance Party, brought to you by local creators of wholesome, good times Bring A Plate - Inclusive Dance Company. Lose yourself in an immersive dance experience like no other, celebrating diverse bodies, identities and movement!
You are invited to listen to your neighbours. Watch them rip open their notebooks, light up their phone notes or spit verbs from memory; flying their poetic thoughts into a live mic. Australian Poetry Slam 2024 (APS ’24) travelled all over Queensland to unearth the best spoken word artists from country towns to metro centres.... Read more »
A live show that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the plains of Colombia and Venezuela. Cachicamo Latin Harp, CDG-Colombian Dance Group Qld, and special guest artists unite in a vibrant spectacle.
SERJO and Transplanted Rhytms present the Cuban Fire Suite as originally performed by Stan Kenton Orchestra. Big Band jazz meets rhythmic fire!
One Spirit Africa is an Afro-Fusion band merging the African and Western rhythms. Engaging, empowering, and uplifting their ancestral spiritual legacies, bringing Ghana’s beautiful sounds to life through music and dance. Experience the high energy of this vibrant culture and its music through Fred Nii Ado and One Spirit Africa Band as the present and... Read more »
For the first time ever in Australia, the Di Bruin Gospel Project is coming to Brisbane for an exclusive show at the Queensland Multicultural Center on Africa Day, Sunday 25!
Over the seven years of their collaboration, East of West have developed an intuitive musical relationship, flourishing through their dynamic interplays, virtuosic unison melodies and expressive soloing. Gajić’s compositions explore gentle melodic motifs nested in uptempo passages set to Balkan-influenced rhythms, interspersed with moments of mesmerising musical sparseness. “When composing a piece of music, I... Read more »
Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of spring on 13 September at BMAC, as Ensemble Diaspora brings to life 12 original world fusion pieces inspired by Springbrook National Park and the seasonal wisdom of the Yugambeh-Bundjalung and Kombumerri Peoples. A sensory performance blending sound, story, and Country—this is nature as you’ve never heard it before.
QUEENSLAND STATE FINAL – AUSTRALIAN POETRY SLAM Story Week: Growing Deeper The Queensland Poetry Slam Final is more than a literary take-over. It’s a take back. We’re giving the bullhorn back to the bards. The word nerds. The oral storytellers. The quiet thoughtful ones. The romantics. Dreamers, lovers and those just searching for a damn meaningful life. How... Read more »